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Retribution Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Retribution Paladin DPS across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the optimal stats, talents, gear, embellishments, enchantments, gems, and races used in Patch 12.0 competitive 2v2.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 2v2 Retribution Paladins

  1. Fistdivine's icon
    1
    Fistdivine
    Archimonde (EU)
    Human | Templar | 236 ilvl
    2138
  2. Nøvap's icon
    2
    Nøvap
    Stormscale (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Templar | 279 ilvl
    2047
  3. Clump's icon
    3
    Clump
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Templar | 257 ilvl
    2032
  4. Galadrion's icon
    4
    Galadrion
    Dun Modr (EU)
    Human | Templar | 276 ilvl
    2015
  5. Jimthepala's icon
    5
    Jimthepala
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 246 ilvl
    2002

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.

Optimal Secondary Stats

  • 10% Critical Strike +38
  • 5% Haste +140
  • 36% Mastery +674
  • 19% Versatility +1023

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 0% Leech +15
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Retribution Paladins.

  1. Most used talents, strongly recommended!
  2. Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
  3. Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2

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

These items are most frequently used by top-ranked Retribution Paladins in 2v2 Arenas.

Head

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 5
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Cover

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Cover icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 10
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • Craft
    • 21
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 5
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  5. Spellbreaker's Mantle

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Mantle icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 15
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  5. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 2
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 18
    Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 5
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • Craft
    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Bracers

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 16
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 7
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Resolve

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Resolve icon

  5. Voidclaw Gauntlets

    • 1
    Voidclaw Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 16
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 10
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 23
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 3
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Legguards

    • Craft
    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 17
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers

    • 8
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

  5. Greaves of the Unformed

    • 1
    Greaves of the Unformed icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 31
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 11
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 3
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 26
    Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Halberd

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Halberd icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword icon

  4. Underbrush-Clearing Cleaver

    • 1
    Underbrush-Clearing Cleaver icon

  5. Weight of Command

    • 1
    Weight of Command icon

Off Hand

  1. Bulwark of Noble Resolve

    • 1
    Bulwark of Noble Resolve icon

Embellishments

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

The following embellishments are the most commonly used by high-rated Retribution Paladins.

  1. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 36
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Devouring Banding

    • 16
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet 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.

These are the top enchantments for Retribution Paladin gear in 2v2 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 17
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 2
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 19
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 7
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 19
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 8
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Magister icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 28
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 23
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 2
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 27
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 13
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 9
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 26
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

Gems

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

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Retribution Paladins in 2v2 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 3
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 73
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  2. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 26
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 21
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 9
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  5. Masterful Lapis

    • 7
    Masterful Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin 2v2

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Human

    • 20
    Human icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 6
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 2
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 2
    Dwarf icon

Retribution Paladin Guide FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this 2v2 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Retribution Paladins in 2v2 Arenas using Blizzard’s Battle.net API .

How often is the information updated?

Data updates every 8 hours.

Why is this guide valuable?

The guide provides real-time build insights, showing exactly what high-ranking players are currently using, helping you make informed decisions for your character.

Is this guide current?

Yes. The guide always reflects the latest information for Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners can easily identify current trends and optimal setups. However, it does not provide gameplay tutorials.

Why isn’t my character listed in the top rankings?

Reasons may include inactivity, falling below the minimum rating threshold, frequent spec changes, or gear not optimized for PvP.