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Retribution Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 11.2 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. Jimthepanse's icon
    1
    Jimthepanse
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl
    2111
  2. Aknightsfury's icon
    2
    Aknightsfury
    Mannoroth (US)
    Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 667 ilvl
    1940
  3. Shinseijin's icon
    3
    Shinseijin
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 658 ilvl
    1906
  4. Cucla's icon
    4
    Cucla
    The Maelstrom (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl
    1894
  5. Cardìnal's icon
    5
    Cardìnal
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 661 ilvl
    1870

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 +740
  • 6% Haste +4183
  • 48% Mastery +16390
  • 26% Versatility +20013

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +881
  • 4% 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.

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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. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 32
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

Neck

  1. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 27
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 23
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 31
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 10
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 44
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 4
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  4. Everforged Breastplate

    • 1
    Everforged Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 32
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 29
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 19
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 33
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 14
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 40
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  2. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 8
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 26
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 69
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 37
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Halberd

    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Halberd icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • Craft
    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatsword

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Greatsword icon

  4. Forged Aspirant's Halberd

    • 1
    Forged Aspirant's Halberd 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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 79
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

  3. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets 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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 18
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 14
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +665 Leech

    • 2
    +665 Leech icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 24
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 3
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

  3. Waking Stats

    • 2
    Waking Stats icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 17
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 12
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1325 Leech

    • 3
    +1325 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 29
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 2
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Daybreak Spellthread

    • 1
    Daybreak Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 24
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 4
    Defender's March icon

  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze

    • 1
    Plainsrunner's Breeze icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 36
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 19
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 17
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 35
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 2
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

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

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 23
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 3
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  3. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 15
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 14
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 8
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 7
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 36
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 16
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 5
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 1
    Quick Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 1

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Human

    • 31
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 9
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Zandalari Troll

    • 3
    Zandalari Troll icon

  4. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron 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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.

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.