Xv's Retribution Paladin PvP Build

Xv (Zuljin US) is a Retribution Paladin in World of Warcraft that reached a 2v2 rating of 2111 during The War Within Season 1, equipped with a 575 item level gear set.

Here is the breakdown of Xv'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

  • 13% Critical Strike +2553
  • 12% Haste +4928
  • 23% Mastery +3632
  • 15% Versatility +12058

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 2% Leech +2040
  • 1% Speed +225

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Speed
  3. Avoidance

Talent Build

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arena.

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Check his current talent build below.

Gear

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

Here is Xv's gear for each equipment slot.

Embellishments

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

These are Xv's embellishments.

  1. Ascendance

    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
  2. Writhing Armor Banding

    Algari Competitor's Plate Helm 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 Xv 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 Xv's currently socketed gems.

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