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Retribution Paladin PvP Guide For Solo Shuffle

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Retribution Paladin
Season 4
50 characters
2500 - 2802

Welcome to Murlok.io's Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Solo Shuffle in World of Warcraft. This guide lists the best stats, races, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems for patch 10.2.7, based on the character builds of the Top 50 Retribution Paladins from Dragonflight Season 4 across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. This includes Vanguards (Tichondrius US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2802.

Updated every 12 hours with the latest data from the Battle.net API , the guide also examines each character's last time played, specialization usage frequency, and equipment type to ensure greater accuracy.

Top Retribution Paladins

  1. 1
    Vanguards's character icon
    Vanguards
    Tichondrius (US)
    499 ilvl
    2802
  2. 2
    Vânguards's character icon
    Vânguards
    Tichondrius (US)
    493 ilvl
    2800
  3. 3
    Evanguards's character icon
    Evanguards
    Tichondrius (US)
    490 ilvl
    2763
  4. 4
    Evachibob's character icon
    Evachibob
    Tichondrius (US)
    491 ilvl
    2758
  5. 5
    Whyàréyòumad's character icon
    Whyàréyòumad
    Shadowsong (EU)
    497 ilvl
    2738

Stat Priority

Stats are crucial attributes that directly influence a character's power in World of Warcraft. They not only determine the character's strength but also define the overall feel and playstyle. Stat bonuses can be found on various pieces of equipment, in consumables created by the Alchemy profession, certain foods, some enchantments , and gems .

It's important to note that each stat experiences diminishing returns once its equipped bonus reaches +20%. This means that optimizing a character's performance involves more than just maximizing each stat; it's about finding a balanced distribution. Here is the optimal way to balance Retribution Paladin Secondary and Minor stats for Solo Shuffle.

Secondary Stats
+625
11% Critical Strike
+2387
19% Haste
+3897
34% Mastery
+8804
41% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+31
0% Avoidance
+162
1% Leech
+450
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

In World of Warcraft, each race comes with unique traits that enhance character abilities or improve in-game quality of life. Although these racial traits typically offer minor advantages, they can still provide a competitive edge in certain scenarios.

With Human currently being the top race for Retribution Paladins in Solo Shuffle, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    26
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    10
  3. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    8
  4. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    6

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in battle.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Paladin specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Paladin class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Paladin's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Lay on Hands
50
Blessing of Freedom
50
Hammer of Wrath
50
Cleanse Toxins
1
Auras of the Resolute
49
Obduracy
5
Auras of Swift Vengeance
50
Turn Evil
0
Fist of Justice
49
Divine Steed
50
Greater Judgment
50
Blinding Light
35
Cavalier
23
Seasoned Warhorse
1
Rebuke
50
Holy Aegis
49
Avenging Wrath
50
Justification
50
Punishment
1
Golden Path
0
Blessing of Sacrifice
50
Sanctified Plates
50
Blessing of Protection
33
Unbound Freedom
50
Lightforged Blessing
2
Seal of Mercy
0
Healing Hands
27
Sacrifice of the Just
47
Unbreakable Spirit
50
Improved Blessing of Protection
0
Crusader's Reprieve
50
Strength of Conviction
0
Judgment of Light
0
Seal of Might
50
Divine Purpose
2
Seal of Alacrity
50
Incandescence
1
Faith's Armor
0
Of Dusk and Dawn
50
Divine Toll
50
Seal of the Crusader
49
Seal of Order
48
Divine Resonance
49
Vengeful Wrath
49

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Retribution Paladins with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Blade of Justice
50
Divine Storm
50
Swift Justice
49
Expurgation
50
Judgment of Justice
49
Holy Blade
26
Final Verdict
50
Light's Celerity
48
Art of War
49
Jurisdiction
50
Inquisitor's Ire
11
Shield of Vengeance
50
Vanguard's Momentum
49
Zealot's Fervor
49
Rush of Light
2
Improved Judgment
25
Crusading Strikes
50
Divine Wrath
49
Consecrated Blade
4
Empyrean Legacy
48
Vanguard of Justice
25
Heart of the Crusader
40
Highlord's Judgment
50
Crusade
47
Blessed Champion
39
Judge, Jury and Executioner
20
Adjudication
49
Aegis of Protection
50
Penitence
3
Blades of Light
49
Final Reckoning
48
Wake of Ashes
50
Burning Crusade
2
Divine Arbiter
49
Executioner's Will
4
Divine Auxiliary
3
Seething Flames
50
Truth's Wake
49
Searing Light
1

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Retribution Paladin's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.
Luminescence
23
Blessing of Sanctuary
50
Ultimate Retribution
0
Lawbringer
0
Aura of Reckoning
49
Judgments of the Pure
6
Hallowed Ground
1
Spreading the Word
0
Blessing of Spellwarding
20
Searing Glare
1

Best In Slot And Gear

Gear consists of items that directly determine a character's power level. It can be acquired from diverse sources: dungeon, raid, world drops, crafted through various professions, obtained from PvP vendors, or chosen as rewards from the Great Vault.

Each piece of gear significantly boosts a character's overall strength and capabilities. Here are the top items for Retribution Paladins in Solo Shuffle, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    50

Neck

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    42
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    6
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    1
  4. Raven Filigree Pendant item icon
    Raven Filigree Pendant
    1

Shoulders

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    42
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders
    6
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    1
  4. Primal Molten Pauldrons item icon
    Primal Molten Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    19
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    16
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Shawl item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
    6
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    4
  5. Cloak of Lost Devotion item icon
    Cloak of Lost Devotion
    1

Chest

  1. Primal Molten Breastplate item icon
    Primal Molten Breastplate
    21
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    14
  3. Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    9
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestguard item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestguard
    2

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Bracers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bracers
    37
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    7
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    2
  4. Allied Wristguard of Companionship item icon
    Allied Wristguard of Companionship
    1
  5. Difficult Wrist Protectors item icon
    Difficult Wrist Protectors
    1

Hands

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    29
  2. Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    5
  4. Primal Molten Gauntlets item icon
    Primal Molten Gauntlets
    5
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Gauntlets item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Gauntlets
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    21
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Clasp item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Clasp
    17
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    4
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt
    1

Legs

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    25
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Tasses item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    12
  3. Primal Molten Legplates item icon
    Primal Molten Legplates
    12
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Legguards item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    49
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    36
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    22
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    14
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    7
  5. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    7

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    26
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    23
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    23
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    12
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    7

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword
    20
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Impaler item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Impaler
    20
  3. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    7
  4. Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood item icon
    Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood
    1
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Halberd item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Halberd
    1

Antique Bronze Bullion

Antique Bronze Bullion serves as a specialized currency in Dragonflight Season 4, enabling players to purchase specific items. Each item costs 2 bullions and can be upgraded to its maximum Mythic level.

Given that the acquisition of bullions is limited to 1 per week from defeating raid bosses and 2 from the Weekly Mythic Dungeons quest reward when available, here are the best items to buy to maximize your limited bullions.

  1. Fyr'alath the Dreamrender item icon
    Fyr'alath the Dreamrender
    7
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    3
  3. Seal of Diurna's Chosen item icon
    Seal of Diurna's Chosen
    2
  4. Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood item icon
    Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Retribution Paladins in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    49
  2. Primal Molten Breastplate embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    38
  3. Primal Molten Gauntlets embellishment item icon
    Verdant Tether
    2
  4. Allied Wristguard of Companionship embellishment item icon
    Allied Wristgaurds Of Companionship
    1
  5. Primal Molten Breastplate embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments provide minor yet valuable enhancements to various items, including Head, Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand.

Most enchantments are crafted via the Enchanting profession. However, Waist enchantments specifically require Blacksmithing, Legs enhancements are crafted by Leatherworkers, and Head enchantments come from the Incandescent Essence , a reward obtained through a quest in the Amirdrassil raid.

Enchantments are usually available at the auction house, making them accessible for upgrades. Here is a list of the top enchantments for Retribution Paladins in Solo Shuffle, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    24
  2. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    23
  3. Graceful Avoidance enchantment icon
    Graceful Avoidance
    3

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    37
  2. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    10
  3. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    23
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    22
  3. +200 Avoidance enchantment icon
    +200 Avoidance
    4

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    29

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    50

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    49
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    81
  2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    13
  3. +73 Versatility enchantment icon
    +73 Versatility
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    47
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2
  3. Wafting Devotion enchantment icon
    Wafting Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are crafted stones from the Jewelcrafting profession, typically offering stat bonuses to enhance your gear. These gems can be socketed into specific items such as Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings. The presence of sockets on items is usually random upon their drop.

Notably, Neck items can be uniquely modified to have up to three sockets by using 3 Tiered Medallion Setting . Additionally, a single socket can be added to other eligible items with a Nature's Cradle , which requires 6 Aspects' Tokens of Merit obtained from the Great Vault.

Available through both the auction house and the crafting order system, the following are the top gem choices for Retribution Paladins in Solo Shuffle.

  1. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    157
  2. Resplendent Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Resplendent Illimited Diamond
    35
  3. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    25
  4. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    6
  5. Energized Malygite gem icon
    Energized Malygite
    4