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Retribution Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within 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.

Top Retribution Paladins

  1. Wylienna's icon
    1
    Wylienna
    Tichondrius (US)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 644 ilvl
    2191
  2. Beatman's icon
    2
    Beatman
    Blades Edge (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl
    2169
  3. Frumples's icon
    3
    Frumples
    Emerald Dream (US)
    Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl
    2154
  4. Bakednub's icon
    4
    Bakednub
    Malganis (US)
    Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl
    2149
  5. Cowtv's icon
    5
    Cowtv
    Ragnaros (US)
    Tauren | Templar | 625 ilvl
    2123

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

  • +1135
    11% Critical Strike
  • +5184
    8% Haste
  • +14227
    44% Mastery
  • +17103
    22% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +30
    0% Avoidance
  • +1395
    1% Leech
  • +0
    4% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. 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:

  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

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

  1. Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge
    43
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm
    3
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm
    2
  4. Dangerous Distraction Inhibitor icon
    Craft
    Dangerous Distraction Inhibitor
    1
  5. Prized Warmonger's Faceplate icon
    Prized Warmonger's Faceplate
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    29
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    19
  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
    1
  4. Forged Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Forged Gladiator's Amulet
    1

Shoulders

  1. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders
    33
  2. Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will
    10
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Shoulders
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    29
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    14
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    3
  4. Aureate Sentry's Gilded Cloak icon
    Aureate Sentry's Gilded Cloak
    1
  5. Cloak of Questionable Intent icon
    Cloak of Questionable Intent
    1

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement
    47
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate
    1
  3. Prized Aspirant's Chestplate icon
    Prized Aspirant's Chestplate
    1
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Armor icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Armor
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    39
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    2

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    27
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    10
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    5
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    3
  5. Everforged Greatbelt icon
    Craft
    Everforged Greatbelt
    3

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards
    46
  2. Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    2
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    2

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    33
  2. Prized Warmonger's Sabatons icon
    Prized Warmonger's Sabatons
    7
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    3
  5. Everforged Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Everforged Sabatons
    2

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    81
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    15
  3. Cyrce's Circlet icon
    Cyrce's Circlet
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    1
  5. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    26
  2. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    19
  3. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    18
  4. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    17
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    12

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw
    41
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword
    5
  3. Prized Aspirant's Halberd icon
    Prized Aspirant's Halberd
    3
  4. Electro-Arm Bludgeoner icon
    Electro-Arm Bludgeoner
    1

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.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    81
  2. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Energy Redistribution Beacon
    7
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    4
  4. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Ascendance
    3
  5. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Concealed Chaos Component
    1

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.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    23
  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    15
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    39
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    3
  3. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    3

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    22
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    18
  3. +1325 Leech icon
    +1325 Leech
    4

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    43
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    2
  3. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    29
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    11
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    2

Ring 1

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    41
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    3
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    3

Ring 2

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    38
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    3
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    3

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    41
  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    3
  3. Stonebound Artistry icon
    Stonebound Artistry
    2

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.

  1. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    215
  2. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    30
  3. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    24
  4. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    21
  5. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    2

Citrine Gems

Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.

Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Retribution Paladin in 2v2.

Thunder Citrine

  1. Stormbringer's Runed Citrine icon
    Stormbringer's Runed Citrine
    1

Sea Citrine

  1. Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine icon
    Fathomdweller's Runed Citrine
    1

Wind Citrine

  1. Windsinger's Runed Citrine icon
    Windsinger's Runed Citrine
    1

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.

  1. Human icon
    Human
    26
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    9
  3. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    7
  4. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    6
  5. Zandalari Troll icon
    Zandalari Troll
    1

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 12 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.