Cyops's Retribution Paladin PvP Build

Cyops (Frostmourne US) is a Retribution Paladin in World of Warcraft that reached a 3v3 rating of 192 during The War Within Season 3, equipped with a 682 item level gear set.

Here is the breakdown of Cyops's PvP character build for patch 11.2, covering stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, and gems. Use it as a resource to refine and elevate your own Retribution Paladin setup.

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Stat Priority

Stats directly affect a Retribution Paladin's DPS performance, appearing on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

They have diminishing returns after reaching +20% from gear, so proper balance ensures the best results.

Secondary Stats

  • 12% Critical Strike +2151
  • 6% Haste +3887
  • 48% Mastery +16715
  • 23% Versatility +17658

Stat priority

  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike

Minor Stats

  • 1% Avoidance +812
  • 3% Leech +3060
  • 1% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Gear

Gear provides core stat bonuses and typically comes from the Great Vault, crafted items, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Here is Cyops's gear for each equipment slot.

Main Hand

  1. Best-in-Slots

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Embellishments

Embellishments add special effects to crafted gear. Only two can be equipped, so selection is important.

These are Cyops's embellishments.

  1. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    Algari Competitor's Signet icon
  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

Enchantments

Enchantments enhance gear with additional stats or special procs. Most are crafted by Enchanters, leg enchants come from Leatherworkers, and some slot-specific options appear through seasonal content.

The following are the specific enchantments chosen by Cyops for each gear slot.

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.

These are Cyops's currently socketed gems.