2v2 Retribution Paladin

Retribution Paladin
Season 2
50 characters
2150 - 2407

Discover the art of building a PvP Retribution Paladin designed to excel in 2v2 in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 50 Retribution Paladins across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 2150 to 2407, with Abusingcrane from Tichondrius (US) currently reigning as the top 2v2 Retribution Paladin.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Retribution Paladins

  1. 1
    Abusingcrane
    Tichondrius (US)
    420 ilvl
    2407
  2. 2
    Glaringgold
    Lightnings Blade (US)
    432 ilvl
    2403
  3. 3
    Iwantproblem
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    434 ilvl
    2403
  4. 4
    Jeblast
    Archimonde (EU)
    416 ilvl
    2357
  5. 5
    Thesojulord
    Tichondrius (US)
    418 ilvl
    2324

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Retribution Paladins prowess in 2v2 confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Speed stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Retribution Paladins' effectiveness:

  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Retribution Paladin for 2v2 confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+638
10% Critical Strike
+1815
15% Haste
+3321
30% Mastery
+6058
29% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+16
0% Avoidance
+130
1% Leech
+439
9% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Retribution Paladin in 2v2 is the mighty Human race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Retribution Paladin.

  1. Human
    23
  2. Tauren
    10
  3. Blood Elf
    9
  4. Dark Iron Dwarf
    3
  5. Draenei
    2

Class Talents

Lay on Hands
49
Blessing of Freedom
50
Hammer of Wrath
50
Cleanse Toxins
1
Auras of the Resolute
49
Obduracy
0
Auras of Swift Vengeance
50
Turn Evil
0
Fist of Justice
50
Divine Steed
50
Greater Judgment
50
Blinding Light
47
Cavalier
23
Seasoned Warhorse
4
Rebuke
50
Holy Aegis
36
Avenging Wrath
50
Justification
50
Punishment
0
Golden Path
0
Blessing of Sacrifice
50
Sanctified Plates
50
Blessing of Protection
44
Unbound Freedom
50
Lightforged Blessing
1
Seal of Mercy
0
Healing Hands
42
Sacrifice of the Just
48
Unbreakable Spirit
50
Improved Blessing of Protection
1
Crusader's Reprieve
50
Strength of Conviction
0
Judgment of Light
0
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
48
Vengeful Wrath
50

Specialization Talents

Blade of Justice
50
Divine Storm
50
Swift Justice
49
Expurgation
17
Judgment of Justice
49
Holy Blade
49
Final Verdict
50
Light's Celerity
50
Art of War
50
Jurisdiction
50
Inquisitor's Ire
13
Shield of Vengeance
50
Vanguard's Momentum
50
Zealot's Fervor
50
Consecrated Ground
2
Improved Judgment
47
Crusading Strikes
50
Divine Wrath
48
Consecrated Blade
2
Empyrean Legacy
47
Vanguard of Justice
2
Heart of the Crusader
48
Highlord's Judgment
48
Crusade
49
Blessed Champion
32
Judge, Jury and Executioner
13
Adjudication
50
Aegis of Protection
50
Penitence
4
Blades of Light
49
Execution Sentence
35
Wake of Ashes
50
Burning Crusade
1
Divine Arbiter
49
Executioner's Will
40
Divine Auxiliary
41
Seething Flames
50
Truth's Wake
37
Searing Light
1

PvP Talents

Luminescence
25
Blessing of Sanctuary
42
Ultimate Retribution
0
Lawbringer
3
Aura of Reckoning
48
Judgments of the Pure
8
Hallowed Ground
3
Spreading the Word
0
Blessing of Spellwarding
18
Searing Glare
3

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Retribution Paladin's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in 2v2.

Head

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    50

Neck

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Amulet
    45
  2. Torc of Passed Time
    2
  3. Ionized Choker
    1
  4. Obsidian Aspirant's Pendant
    1
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    48
  2. Primal Molten Pauldrons
    2

Back

  1. Undulating Sporecloak
    36
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Shawl
    12
  3. Heartfire Sentinel's Pelerine
    1
  4. Scalewarden's Cape
    1

Chest

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    32
  2. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    9
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    6
  4. Primal Molten Breastplate
    2
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Plastron
    1

Wrist

  1. Primal Molten Vambraces
    25
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    14
  3. Difficult Wrist Protectors
    4
  4. set
    Scalewarden's Plate Bracers
    4
  5. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    3

Hands

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    24
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    24
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets
    1
  4. Primal Molten Gauntlets
    1

Waist

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    29
  2. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    17
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    2
  4. Ravenous Omnivore's Girdle
    1
  5. Zancha's Venerated Greatbelt
    1

Legs

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    44
  2. Obsidian Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    3
  3. Primal Molten Legplates
    3

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    49
  2. Marbled Oathstone Greatboots
    1

Rings

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Signet
    43
  2. Signet of Titanic Insight
    29
  3. Obsidian Gladiator's Ring
    15
  4. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    9
  5. Circle of Ascended Frost
    1

Trinkets

  1. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    44
  2. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Medallion
    35
  3. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    12
  4. set
    Obsidian Gladiator's Emblem
    6
  5. set
    Obsidian Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    2

Main Hand

  1. Obsidian Gladiator's Polearm
    49
  2. Obsidian Aspirant's Longspear
    1

Embellished Items

Embellished items are masterfully crafted pieces of gear, imbued with specialized abilities, designed to dramatically enhance your character's prowess in World of Warcraft. These items can be obtained either by using an embellishment reagent or may come pre-equipped within an item's crafting recipe.

Although only two embellished items can be worn simultaneously, selecting the perfect pair can drastically boost a Retribution Paladin's potency in combat.

Here is a carefully curated selection of the best embellished items to elevate your Retribution Paladin's performance in 2v2.

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    49
  2. Undulating Sporecloak
    36
  3. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    9
  4. Primal Molten Legplates
    3
  5. Primal Molten Breastplate
    1

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Retribution Paladins in 2v2, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    27
  2. Regenerative Leech
    20
  3. +125 Leech
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    29
  2. Sustained Strength
    19
  3. Reserve of Intellect
    2

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    30
  2. +200 Leech
    18

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    28

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    40
  2. Fierce Armor Kit
    4
  3. Lambent Armor Kit
    4

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    41
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    4
  3. Watcher's Loam
    3

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility
    65
  2. +82 Mastery
    32
  3. +82 Haste
    2

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    45
  2. Sophic Devotion
    3
  3. Wafting Devotion
    1

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Retribution Paladin in 2v2, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Zen Malygite
    193
  2. Zen Neltharite
    127
  3. Keen Neltharite
    14
  4. Resplendent Illimited Diamond
    13
  5. Skillful Illimited Diamond
    9