
Retribution Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 Retribution Paladins across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.7.
Top Retribution Paladins
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1ThelronisKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 665 ilvl2521
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2SnowmixyTarren Mill (EU)Blood Elf | Templar | 635 ilvl2506
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3ThelrønìsKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2475
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4MawynBlackmoore (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2462
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5CbumthagøatKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2456
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6MáwynBlackmoore (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2426
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7VindictedZuljin (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl2406
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8GtgArea 52 (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2386
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9JtelibArchimonde (EU)Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2367
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10ArrovBladefist (EU)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2362
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11FrumplesEmerald Dream (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 658 ilvl2360
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12LvladenSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2351
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13NerfrdruidGoldrinn (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 670 ilvl2335
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14LeastwantedSilvermoon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl2328
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15StrandAzjolnerub (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2321
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16MenathalHyjal (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl2316
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17SadnessgodxBlackmoore (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2307
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18McspeedyAegwynn (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 645 ilvl2307
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19StarshottvTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 652 ilvl2287
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20TayhamBorean Tundra (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 641 ilvl2272
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21HêârtßêñðêrLaughing Skull (US)Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 633 ilvl2259
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22SwiftyflowerDawnbringer (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl2259
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23PepsiiZuljin (US)Blood Elf | Templar | 658 ilvl2252
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24ThelrønísKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2249
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25ArtcowmeatBarthilas (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2246
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26DeathretStormrage (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2242
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27БеттеGordunni (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 664 ilvl2228
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28КиллемоGordunni (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 672 ilvl2222
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29MectrlRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 640 ilvl2217
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30MikeowensOutland (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2217
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31AknîghtsfuryMannoroth (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2215
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32MetallikäNemesis (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl2204
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33ChaalamSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl2175
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34AknightsfuryMannoroth (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 647 ilvl2172
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35HahahahahaxðBlackrock (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2168
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36CtrlulRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 645 ilvl2147
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37SlamherstTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2132
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38EmagoxBlackrock (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl2132
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39MadmartiganeYsondre (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl2129
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40PombadorIllidan (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 648 ilvl2126
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41AlexisIllidan (US)Lightforged Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2124
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42IsoraTwisting Nether (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2116
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43MetallikäAzralon (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 640 ilvl2113
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44MorffoRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2108
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45LintlerArchimonde (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 643 ilvl2108
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46ДарксайгнGordunni (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 653 ilvl2106
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47HolycozKorgath (US)Lightforged Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2105
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48RoykiDoomhammer (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2102
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49KiracatbabyTichondrius (US)Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 658 ilvl2100
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50RoushexSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2100
Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+126011% Critical Strike
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+48617% Haste
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+1389943% Mastery
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+1846724% Versatility
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+00% Avoidance
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+12391% Leech
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+05% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Retribution Paladin class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.
Best In Slot Gear
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for 2v2.
Head
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Waist
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main Hand
Off Hand
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Retribution Paladin builds for 2v2.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 2v2 builds.
Head
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated 2v2.
Algari Diamond
Prismatic
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in 2v2 Arenas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Retribution Paladin 2v2 guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Retribution Paladins in 2v2, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 8 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.