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Retribution Paladin PvP Guide For RBG

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Retribution Paladin
Season 4
50 characters
1762 - 2161

Welcome to Murlok.io's Retribution Paladin PvP guide for RBG 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 Kensecration (Onyxia US) , who is currently the highest-ranked with a rating of 2161.

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
    Kensecration's character icon
    Kensecration
    Onyxia (US)
    487 ilvl
    2161
  2. 2
    Furylolz's character icon
    Furylolz
    Tichondrius (US)
    484 ilvl
    2118
  3. 3
    Lolwíngs's character icon
    Lolwíngs
    Aggramar (US)
    499 ilvl
    2098
  4. 4
    Poweehuh's character icon
    Poweehuh
    Bonechewer (US)
    469 ilvl
    2064
  5. 5
    Cafë's character icon
    Cafë
    Tichondrius (US)
    493 ilvl
    2020

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 RBG.

Secondary Stats
+757
12% Critical Strike
+2622
20% Haste
+4299
36% Mastery
+7462
36% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stats
+27
0% Avoidance
+135
1% Leech
+426
8% 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 RBG, here are the other races that also stand out due to their advantageous traits.

  1. Human race icon
    Human
    24
  2. Blood Elf race icon
    Blood Elf
    10
  3. Dark Iron Dwarf race icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    7
  4. Tauren race icon
    Tauren
    5
  5. Dwarf race icon
    Dwarf
    2

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
3
Auras of the Resolute
38
Obduracy
6
Auras of Swift Vengeance
50
Turn Evil
0
Fist of Justice
49
Divine Steed
50
Greater Judgment
50
Blinding Light
30
Cavalier
41
Seasoned Warhorse
6
Rebuke
50
Holy Aegis
46
Avenging Wrath
50
Justification
50
Punishment
1
Golden Path
1
Blessing of Sacrifice
49
Sanctified Plates
49
Blessing of Protection
45
Unbound Freedom
49
Lightforged Blessing
0
Seal of Mercy
0
Healing Hands
37
Sacrifice of the Just
21
Unbreakable Spirit
50
Improved Blessing of Protection
1
Crusader's Reprieve
50
Strength of Conviction
0
Judgment of Light
2
Seal of Might
50
Divine Purpose
2
Seal of Alacrity
50
Incandescence
0
Faith's Armor
0
Of Dusk and Dawn
50
Divine Toll
50
Seal of the Crusader
50
Seal of Order
50
Divine Resonance
46
Vengeful Wrath
50

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
50
Expurgation
49
Judgment of Justice
48
Holy Blade
39
Final Verdict
50
Light's Celerity
48
Art of War
50
Jurisdiction
50
Inquisitor's Ire
8
Shield of Vengeance
50
Vanguard's Momentum
50
Zealot's Fervor
48
Consecrated Ground
4
Improved Judgment
39
Crusading Strikes
50
Divine Wrath
47
Consecrated Blade
5
Empyrean Legacy
39
Vanguard of Justice
12
Heart of the Crusader
45
Highlord's Judgment
46
Crusade
46
Blessed Champion
42
Judge, Jury and Executioner
16
Adjudication
50
Aegis of Protection
50
Penitence
3
Blades of Light
50
Final Reckoning
46
Wake of Ashes
50
Burning Crusade
0
Divine Arbiter
50
Executioner's Will
12
Divine Auxiliary
3
Seething Flames
50
Truth's Wake
45
Searing Light
0

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
24
Blessing of Sanctuary
21
Ultimate Retribution
2
Lawbringer
26
Aura of Reckoning
50
Judgments of the Pure
2
Hallowed Ground
3
Spreading the Word
0
Blessing of Spellwarding
13
Searing Glare
9

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 RBG, tailored for each equipment slot.

Head

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Helm
    1
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helm
    1
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helmet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Helmet
    1

Neck

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Pendant item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Pendant
    25
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Amulet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
    19
  3. Elemental Lariat item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    2
  4. Bromach's Disentombed Locket item icon
    Bromach's Disentombed Locket
    1
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Necklace item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    34
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    6
  3. Primal Molten Pauldrons item icon
    Primal Molten Pauldrons
    5
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Spaulders
    4
  5. Shoulderplates of Planar Isolation item icon
    Shoulderplates of Planar Isolation
    1

Back

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Cape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Cape
    19
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Cape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Cape
    15
  3. Draconic Warmonger's Drape item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Drape
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Greatcloak
    4
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Drape item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Drape
    2

Chest

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    35
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestplate item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    6
  3. Primal Molten Breastplate item icon
    Primal Molten Breastplate
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armor
    2
  5. Allied Chestplate of Generosity item icon
    Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    1

Wrist

  1. Draconic Warmonger's Bracers item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Bracers
    22
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    14
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    7
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    4
  5. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Armguards
    1

Hands

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    26
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    10
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    9
  4. Draconic Warmonger's Gauntlets item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Gauntlets
    3
  5. Forgemaster's Grips item icon
    Forgemaster's Grips
    1

Waist

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    18
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Clasp item set icon
    set
    Draconic Warmonger's Clasp
    14
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    11
  4. Primal Molten Greatbelt item icon
    Primal Molten Greatbelt
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    2

Legs

  1. Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds item set icon
    set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    34
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Tasses item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    6
  3. Primal Molten Legplates item icon
    Primal Molten Legplates
    5
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    3
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Plate Legguards item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Plate Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity item icon
    Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    47
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    2
  3. Twenty-Two-League Striders item icon
    Twenty-Two-League Striders
    1

Rings

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Signet item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Signet
    33
  2. Draconic Gladiator's Signet item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Signet
    22
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Ring item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Ring
    19
  4. Signet of Titanic Insight item icon
    Signet of Titanic Insight
    7
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Ring item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Ring
    5

Trinkets

  1. Draconic Aspirant's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Medallion
    37
  2. Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    24
  3. Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    17
  4. Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity item set icon
    set
    Draconic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    12
  5. Draconic Gladiator's Medallion item set icon
    set
    Draconic Gladiator's Medallion
    4

Main Hand

  1. Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword
    28
  2. Draconic Warmonger's Impaler item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Impaler
    12
  3. Draconic Aspirant's Halberd item icon
    Draconic Aspirant's Halberd
    5
  4. Draconic Gladiator's Pulverizer item icon
    Draconic Gladiator's Pulverizer
    2
  5. Draconic Warmonger's Broadsword item icon
    Draconic Warmonger's Broadsword
    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
    1
  2. Seal of Filial Duty item icon
    Seal of Filial Duty
    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 RBG.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity embellishment item icon
    Mettle
    47
  2. Primal Molten Pauldrons embellishment item icon
    Verdant Conduit
    13
  3. Signet of Titanic Insight embellishment item icon
    Blue Silken Lining
    10
  4. Elemental Lariat embellishment item icon
    Elemental Lariat
    2
  5. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl embellishment item icon
    Dreamtender'S Charm
    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 RBG, essential for optimizing combat effectiveness.

Head

  1. Incandescent Essence enchantment icon
    Incandescent Essence
    5

Back

  1. Homebound Speed enchantment icon
    Homebound Speed
    30
  2. Regenerative Leech enchantment icon
    Regenerative Leech
    14
  3. +125 Leech enchantment icon
    +125 Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats enchantment icon
    Waking Stats
    31
  2. Sustained Strength enchantment icon
    Sustained Strength
    15

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed enchantment icon
    +200 Speed
    31
  2. +200 Leech enchantment icon
    +200 Leech
    10
  3. +175 Speed enchantment icon
    +175 Speed
    1

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp enchantment icon
    Shadowed Belt Clasp
    19

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    45
  2. Fierce Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Fierce Armor Kit
    2
  3. Frosted Armor Kit enchantment icon
    Frosted Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    42
  2. Watcher's Loam enchantment icon
    Watcher's Loam
    2
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze enchantment icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility enchantment icon
    +82 Versatility
    47
  2. +82 Mastery enchantment icon
    +82 Mastery
    38
  3. +82 Haste enchantment icon
    +82 Haste
    9

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    47
  2. Sophic Devotion enchantment icon
    Sophic Devotion
    2
  3. Earthen Writ enchantment icon
    Earthen Writ
    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 RBG.

  1. Zen Malygite gem icon
    Zen Malygite
    76
  2. Zen Neltharite gem icon
    Zen Neltharite
    46
  3. Keen Ysemerald gem icon
    Keen Ysemerald
    13
  4. Resplendent Illimited Diamond gem icon
    Resplendent Illimited Diamond
    12
  5. Keen Neltharite gem icon
    Keen Neltharite
    8