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Best One-Hand Weapon for Retribution Paladins in WoW Forever

6 one-hand weapons share the S tier for a DPS Paladin in WoW Forever, led by Ironwood Blade. We graded 27 one-hand weapons S to D for Retribution from their stats. BetaMany one-hand weapons were not revealed when we graded this list, so it grades only the one-hand weapons that were.

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STop6 one-hand weaponsBest in slot for this role right nowClick any one-hand weapon for its gradeTap a card for its grade

Epic, item level 65Ironwood Blade

Epic, item level 65Premier Grand Marshal's Handaxe / Premier High Warlord's Cleaver

Epic, item level 65Premier Grand Marshal's Longsword / Premier High Warlord's Blade

Epic, item level 65Premier Grand Marshal's Punisher / Premier High Warlord's Bludgeon

Epic, item level 65Premier Grand Marshal's Swiftblade / Premier High Warlord's Quickblade

Epic, item level 65Greenhammer

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AStrong3 one-hand weaponsClose behind the top pick

Epic, item level 63Persuader

Epic, item level 65Premier Grand Marshal's Warhammer / Premier High Warlord's Battle Mace

Epic, item level 65Teebu's Blazing Longsword

BSolid3 one-hand weaponsGood one-hand weapons to use until a better one turns up

Rare, item level 65Frostbite

Rare, item level 65Stormstrike Hammer

Rare, item level 63Protector's Sword / Legionnaire's Sword

CSituational10 one-hand weaponsWorth it for a specific need

Rare, item level 62Blade of Senseless Slaughter

Rare, item level 62Mass of McGowan

Rare, item level 63Guerrilla's Jagged Mace / Darkspear Skirmisher's Bludgeon

Rare, item level 63Annihilator

Rare, item level 63Cold Forged Hammer

Rare, item level 61Serathil

Rare, item level 63Frostguard

Rare, item level 63Sword of Zeal

Rare, item level 63Masterwork Stormhammer

Rare, item level 61Bludstone Hammer

DBottom5 one-hand weaponsPlaceholders until something better turns up

Rare, item level 57Assassination Blade

Rare, item level 55Dawn's Edge

Rare, item level 57Serenity

Rare, item level 56Blazing Rapier

Rare, item level 55Hanzo Sword

What each tier means

STop Best in slot for this role right now
AStrong Close behind the top pick
BSolid Good one-hand weapons to use until a better one turns up
CSituational Worth it for a specific need
DBottom Placeholders until something better turns up

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Board breakdown

What is the BiS one-hand weapon for a Retribution Paladin in WoW Forever?

Ironwood Blade leads our Retribution Paladin list at 100.0, with the next best one-hand weapon at 99.7.

Score out of 100 on this list

SIronwood Bladeilvl 65100.0 of 100
SPremier Grand Marshal's Handaxeilvl 6599.7 of 100
SPremier Grand Marshal's Longswordilvl 6599.7 of 100
SPremier Grand Marshal's Punisherilvl 6599.7 of 100
SPremier Grand Marshal's Swiftbladeilvl 6599.7 of 100

and 1 more S tier one-hand weapon

Can’t get it?

Greenhammer

Tradeable

Should a Retribution Paladin wear the Holy BiS one-hand weapon?

No. Ironwood Blade is the Retribution pick; the Holy #1, Premier Grand Marshal's Warhammer / Premier High Warlord's Battle Mace, is only A tier here.

Changes tierDPSHealer
Greenhammer: DPS S, Healer C
Teebu's Blazing Longsword: DPS A, Healer D
Frostbite: DPS B, Healer D
Stormstrike Hammer: DPS B, Healer D
Protector's Sword: DPS B, Healer D

One-hand weapons left off the list

Which crafted one-hand weapon is best for a Retribution Paladin in WoW Forever?

Ironwood Blade is the best crafted one-hand weapon for a Retribution Paladin, a Blacksmithing craft at S tier.

BlacksmithingAlso makes S or AHelm Gloves Belt Legs Boots Two-Hand Weapon

What one-hand weapons can a Retribution Paladin pick from in WoW Forever?

For a Retribution Paladin, four of the 11 maces we graded reach S or A tier. A Retribution Paladin who prefers one big weapon can compare the Paladin two-hand list.

In S or A tier, of each type graded

Maces4 of 11
Swords4 of 11
Axes1 of 5

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