Best Trinkets for Retribution Paladin in WoW Forever
Engine MythicSim Rust 2e3f3ee · 10,000 iterations per trinket · Updated Oct 29, 2026
Client and inherited item data; item availability and some effects remain provisional.
Talisman of Ephemeral Power from Magmadar, Molten Core is the top Retribution Paladin pick at +2.21% DPS. Adaptive Combat Assistant (1.73%) and Draconic Infused Emblem (1.70%) come next. Mean DPS over 10,000 iterations on the level 60 reference build.
- Top gain
- +2.21%
- Baseline
- 876 DPS
- Trinkets
- 116
- Fight
- Single target
Full ranking, single target
| Rank | Trinket | Source | ilvl | DPS gain | vs baseline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Talisman of Ephemeral Power |  RaidMagmadar, Molten Core | 66 | +19 | 2.21% | |
| 2 |  Adaptive Combat Assistant | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | +15 | 1.73% | |
| 3 |  Draconic Infused Emblem | DungeonGeneral Drakkisath, Blackrock Spire | 63 | +15 | 1.70% | |
| 4 |  Briarwood Reed | DungeonJed Runewatcher, Blackrock Spire | 60 | +13 | 1.44% | |
| 5 |  Weakness Analyzer | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | +10 | 1.09% | |
| 6 |  Hand of Justice |  DungeonEmperor Dagran Thaurissan, Blackrock Depths | 58 | +7 | 0.85% | |
| 7 |  Infernal Lasso | Quest / World | 50 | +7 | 0.85% | |
| 8 |  Cleansed Vilebranch Icon | Quest / World | 51 | +7 | 0.79% | |
| 9 |  Jewel of the Guard Captain | Quest / World | 51 | +7 | 0.79% | |
| 10 |  Blackhand's Breadth | Quest / WorldQuest: General Drakkisath's Demise (Alliance) / For The Horde! (Horde), Blackrock Spire | 63 | +6 | 0.71% | |
| 11 |  Serenity Field | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | +6 | 0.70% | |
| 12 |  Burst of Knowledge |  DungeonAmbassador Flamelash, Blackrock Depths | 58 | +5 | 0.51% | |
| 13 |  Highborne Research Tablet | Quest / World | 55 | +4 | 0.41% | |
| 14 |  Counterattack Lodestone | DungeonDire Maul | 63 | +3 | 0.40% | |
| 15 |  Smokey's Lighter | Quest / WorldQuest: The Great Ezra Grimm | 61 | +3 | 0.39% | |
| 16 |  Everlook Pathcarver | Quest / WorldVendor: Zippie Fizzbolt, Winterspring | 55 | +3 | 0.35% | |
| 17 | Thaelemaches' Talisman | Quest / World | 59 | +3 | 0.32% | |
| 18 |  Uther's Strength | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Western Plaguelands and lockboxes | 52 | +3 | 0.30% | |
| 19 |  Winds of Tanaris | Quest / World | 53 | +3 | 0.29% | |
| 20 |  Cleansed Vilebranch Medallion | Quest / World | 51 | +2 | 0.28% | |
| 21 |  Rune of the Guard Captain | Quest / WorldQuest: Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village | 51 | +2 | 0.28% | |
| 22 |  Heart of Wyrmthalak |  DungeonOverlord Wyrmthalak, Blackrock Spire | 61 | +2 | 0.24% | |
| 23 |  Molten Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +2 | 0.23% | |
| 24 |  Golden Banana | Quest / World | 50 | +2 | 0.22% | |
| 25 |  Rune of Perfection | Quest / WorldReputation: 890 | 45 | +1 | 0.08% | |
| 26 |  Frozen Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +0 | 0.06% | |
| 27 |  Shard of the Scale |  RaidOnyxia, Onyxia's Lair | 71 | +0 | 0.05% | |
| 28 |  Shard of the Splithooves | Quest / WorldQuest: Heroes of Old | 57 | +0 | 0.04% | |
| 29 |  Orb of Fire | Quest / World | 46 | +0 | 0.01% | |
| 30 |  Darkspear Voodoo Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Creeg Bothunk | 53 | +0 | 0.01% | |
| 31 | Enriched Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Bryanna Embreeze, The Barrens | 53 | +0 | 0.01% | |
| 32 |  Mindtap Talisman |  DungeonMagister Kalendris, Dire Maul | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 33 |  Alchemist's Stone | CraftedAlchemy | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 34 |  Ankh of Life | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Stranglethorn Vale and The Hinterlands | 45 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 35 |  Arcanite Dragonling | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 36 |  Arena Grand Master | Quest / WorldQuest: Arena Grandmaster | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 37 |  Barov Peasant Caller | Quest / WorldQuest: The Last Barov | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 38 | Barov Peasant Caller | Quest / WorldQuest: The Last Barov | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 39 |  Cannonball Runner | DungeonCannon Master Willey, Stratholme | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 40 |  Carrot on a Stick | Quest / WorldQuest: Gahz'rilla | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 41 |  Chained Essence of Eranikus | Quest / WorldQuest: The Essence of Eranikus | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 42 |  Defender of the Barkskin | Quest / World | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 43 |  Defender of the Timbermaw | Quest / WorldQuest: The Root of All Evil | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 44 |  Demon's Blood | Quest / WorldQuest: You Are Rakh'likh, Demon | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 45 |  Dimensional Ripper - Everlook | CraftedEngineering | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 46 |  Dormant Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 47 |  EZ and SAF Field Transporter: Mt. Hyjal | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 48 |  EZ-Thro Field Transporter: Gadgetzan | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 49 |  Essence of the Pure Flame |  RaidRagnaros, Molten Core | 75 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 50 |  Everlook Delivery Bot | Quest / WorldVendor: Zippie Fizzbolt, Winterspring | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 51 |  Evonice's Landin' Pilla | Quest / WorldQuest: Look at the Size of It!, Searing Gorge | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 52 |  Failsafe Phylactery | Quest / World | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 53 |  Force of Will |  DungeonGeneral Angerforge, Blackrock Depths | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 54 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 1 | Quest / WorldQuest: Proving Grounds | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 55 | Frostwolf Insignia Rank 2 | Quest / WorldQuest: Rise and Be Recognized | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 56 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 3 | Quest / WorldQuest: Honored Amongst the Clan | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 57 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 4 | Quest / WorldQuest: Earned Reverence | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 58 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 5 | Quest / WorldQuest: Legendary Heroes | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 59 |  Frostwolf Insignia Rank 6 | Quest / WorldQuest: The Eye of Command | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 60 |  Glimmering Mithril Insignia | CraftedBlacksmithing | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 61 |  Gnomish Poultryizer | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 62 |  Guardian Talisman | Quest / WorldQuest: Into The Temple of Atal'Hakkar (Alliance) / The Temple of Atal'Hakkar (Horde) | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 63 | Gyrofreeze Ice Reflector | CraftedEngineering | 52 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 64 |  Heart of Noxxion |  DungeonNoxxion, Maraudon | 51 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 65 | Heart of the Scale | DungeonOverlord Wyrmthalak, Blackrock Spire | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 66 |  Hook of the Master Angler | Quest / WorldQuest: Master Angler | 65 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 67 |  Hunting Net | Quest / World | 52 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 68 |  Hyper-Radiant Flame Reflector | CraftedEngineering | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 69 | Lichbane | Quest / World | 59 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 70 |  Lifestone | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Western Plaguelands | 56 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 71 |  Linken's Boomerang | Quest / WorldQuest: It's Dangerous to Go Alone | 56 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 72 |  Luffa | Quest / WorldQuest: Incendosaurs? Whateverosaur is More Like It | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 73 |  Major Recombobulator | CraftedEngineering | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 74 |  Mark of Resolution | Quest / WorldQuest: Alas, Andorhal, Western Plaguelands | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 75 | Mark of Tyranny | Quest / WorldQuest: General Drakkisath's Demise (Alliance) / For The Horde! (Horde), Blackrock Spire | 63 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 76 |  Mark of the Chosen | Quest / WorldQuest: The Pariah's Instructions | 48 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 77 | Mark of the Red Flight | Quest / World | 46 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 78 |  Nifty Stopwatch | Quest / WorldQuest: This Is Going to Be Hard | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 79 | Onyxia Blood Talisman | RaidQuest: Onyxia's head turn-in (For All To See / Celebrating Good Times) | 65 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 80 |  Parachute-Priest Pager | Quest / WorldVendor: Zippie Fizzbolt, Winterspring | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 81 |  Piccolo of the Flaming Fire |  DungeonHearthsinger Forresten, Stratholme | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 82 |  Ramstein's Lightning Bolts | DungeonRamstein the Gorger, Stratholme | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 83 |  Relentless Raider's Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Creeg Bothunk | 53 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 84 |  Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas | Quest / WorldQuest: The Light and How To Swing It | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 85 |  Rune of Duty | Quest / WorldReputation: 890 | 45 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 86 | Rune of the Dawn | Quest / WorldQuest: The Active Agent | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 87 |  SAF-T Emergency Ripper: Everlook | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 88 |  Scented Runewood Brooch | Quest / World | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 89 | Seal of the Dawn | Quest / WorldQuest: The Active Agent | 61 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 90 | Shard of the Flame | RaidRagnaros, Molten Core | 74 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 91 |  Signet of Expertise | CraftedBlacksmithing | 45 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 92 |  Six Demon Bag | Quest / WorldWorld drop | 51 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 93 | Smoking Heart of the Mountain | CraftedEnchanting | 55 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 94 |  Smolderweb's Eye |  DungeonMother Smolderweb, Blackrock Spire | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 95 |  Smotts' Compass | Quest / WorldQuest: Facing Negolash, Stranglethorn Vale | 50 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 96 | Spectral Essence | Quest / WorldQuest: Kirtonos the Herald | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 97 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 1 | Quest / WorldQuest: Proving Grounds | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 98 | Stormpike Insignia Rank 2 | Quest / WorldQuest: Rise and Be Recognized | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 99 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 3 | Quest / WorldQuest: Honored Amongst the Guard | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 100 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 4 | Quest / WorldQuest: Earned Reverence | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 101 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 5 | Quest / WorldQuest: Legendary Heroes | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 102 |  Stormpike Insignia Rank 6 | Quest / WorldQuest: The Eye of Command | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 103 |  The Eye of Shadow | Quest / WorldLord Kazzak | 71 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 104 |  The Lion Horn of Stormwind | Quest / WorldWorld drop: Araj the Summoner, Blackrock Spire trash and others | 63 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 105 |  Toy Soldier | Quest / World | 58 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 106 | Ultra-Flash Shadow Reflector | CraftedEngineering | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 107 |  Ultrasafe Transporter: Gadgetzan | CraftedEngineering | 52 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 108 |  Vigilance Charm |  DungeonImmol'thar, Dire Maul | 62 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 109 | Volunteer's Lucky Seal | Quest / WorldVendor: Bryanna Embreeze, The Barrens | 53 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 110 | Ward of the Elements | Quest / WorldWorld drop | 60 | +0 | 0.00% | |
| 111 |  Hibernation Crystal | RaidYsondre (world boss) | 71 | +0 | -0.00% | |
| 112 |  Prismcharm | Quest / WorldQuest: Urok Doomhowl | 60 | +0 | -0.00% | |
| 113 |  Defender's Grip Stabilizer | Quest / WorldVendor: Pix Xizzix | 65 | +0 | -0.00% | |
| 114 |  Earthen Sigil | Quest / World | 52 | +0 | -0.00% | |
| 115 | Second Wind |  DungeonGolem Lord Argelmach, Blackrock Depths | 59 | +0 | -0.05% | |
| 116 |  Ragged John's Neverending Cup | Quest / WorldQuest: Mother's Milk | 60 | -7 | -0.82% | |
Top trinket pairings (single target)
Each pair's gain is the two solo gains added together, so it ignores how the trinkets interact. Known unique-equipped conflicts are left out. Sim both on your character for a measured number.
- 1+343.94%
- 2+343.91%
- 3+303.42%
Sim your own Retribution Paladin
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Methodology
Baseline profile
A fixed level 60 Retribution Paladin reference character in curated gear, primarily dungeon and crafted items, with set talents, race and rotation, and both trinket slots empty. The engine's standard raid buffs, debuffs and consumables for the spec are on.
Buffs and consumables
Raid buffs
- Arcane Brilliance
- Battle Shout
- Gift of the Wild
- Grace of Air Totem
- Greater Blessing of Kings
- Greater Blessing of Might
- Greater Blessing of Wisdom
- Leader of the Pack
- Moonkin Aura
- Prayer of Spirit
- Strength of Earth Totem
- Windfury Totem
Boss debuffs
- Curse of Recklessness
- Curse of the Elements
- Faerie Fire
- Gift of Arthas
- Judgement of the Crusader
- Judgement of Wisdom
- Sunder Armor
Consumables
- Demonic Rune
- Dragonbreath Chili
- Elixir of Cunning
- Elixir of Holy Power
- Elixir of the Grizzly
- Flask of Supreme Power
- Frost Oil
- Goblin Sapper Charge
- Greater Arcane Elixir
- Juju Might
- Lobster Stew (28 spell damage)
- Major Mana Potion
- R.O.I.D.S.
No world buffs, since they don't work in Forever raids.
Iteration count
10,000iterations per trinket, each alone in the first slot. That's enough to order trinkets a few DPS apart. Anything within a couple of DPS is a tie.
Fight
The engine's default encounter: one raid-boss target (level 63) for two minutes, give or take fifteen seconds, with no movement and no adds.
Not included
Forever's re-tuned item stats and the loot from its new dungeons and raids, neither of which Blizzard has published; multi-target fights; healer specs; and true paired sims (the pairings above are additive estimates).
Engine build
MythicSim Rust engine 2e3f3ee4c (matches a667dce84). Simmed Oct 29, 2026. Talent values are still being checked against the beta client, so the order can shift until Forever's own data lands. The board is re-simmed after engine updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best trinket for Retribution Paladin in WoW Forever?
Talisman of Ephemeral Power ranks #1 for Retribution Paladin with a +2.21% DPS gain over the no-trinket baseline. The full ranking on this page covers every level 60 trinket a Paladin can equip.
What are the top 3 trinkets for Retribution Paladin?
Talisman of Ephemeral Power ranks #1 at +2.21% DPS from Magmadar, Molten Core; Adaptive Combat Assistant ranks #2 at +1.73% DPS from Vendor: Pix Xizzix; Draconic Infused Emblem ranks #3 at +1.70% DPS from General Drakkisath, Blackrock Spire. All deltas are mean DPS over the no-trinket baseline across 10,000 iterations.
Are these Classic trinkets or Forever trinkets?
The board uses the pinned engine database: Forever client data plus inherited items. Known later-raid rewards are left out of the launch pool. Some sources, availability and item effects still need confirming. Item popups show catalog stats; Wowhead is an outside reference and doesn't cover everything.
How often is the Retribution Paladin trinket leaderboard updated?
After engine updates. The methodology on this page shows the engine build and the date the board was simmed on.
Are these results from real character data or theorycrafted?
They're simmed. Each trinket runs 10,000 iterations alone in the first slot on a fixed Retribution Paladin reference build, against a baseline with no trinkets. Your own gear and talents will shift the numbers, so paste your character into the form above for your own result.