2v2 Retribution Paladin PvP Guide Banner

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.

Top Retribution Paladins

  1. Thelronis's icon
    1
    Thelronis
    Kelthuzad (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl
    2415
  2. Cbumthagøat's icon
    2
    Cbumthagøat
    Kelthuzad (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl
    2411
  3. Mawyn's icon
    3
    Mawyn
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl
    2312
  4. Leastwanted's icon
    4
    Leastwanted
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl
    2303
  5. Thelrønís's icon
    5
    Thelrønís
    Kelthuzad (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl
    2249

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

  • +1295
    11% Critical Strike
  • +4646
    7% Haste
  • +15160
    45% Mastery
  • +17788
    23% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +1284
    1% Leech
  • +0
    5% 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
    26
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles
    1

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    15
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    12

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    14
  2. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders
    9
  3. Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    2

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    17
  2. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    7
  3. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    1

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement
    26
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    16
  2. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    3
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    2

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets
    27

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    21
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    4
  3. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    2

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards
    27

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    25
  2. Everforged Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Everforged Sabatons
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    44
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    10

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    25
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    19
  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    10

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw
    22
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword
    3
  3. Prized Aspirant's Halberd icon
    Prized Aspirant's Halberd
    1
  4. Prized Warmonger's Impaler icon
    Prized Warmonger's Impaler
    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
    40
  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Energy Redistribution Beacon
    6
  3. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Ascendance
    3
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    3
  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Duskthread Lining
    2

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

  1. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound
    8
  2. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    6

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    13
  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    12
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    22
  2. Council's Intellect icon
    Council's Intellect
    4
  3. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    15
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    11

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    23
  2. Daybreak Spellthread icon
    Daybreak Spellthread
    3
  3. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    18
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    7

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    45
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    4
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    4

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    24
  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    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.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    13
  2. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    12
  3. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    1

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    136
  2. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    51
  3. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    2

Tinker

  1. icon
    3
  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer
    1
  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    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
    20
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    3
  3. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    2
  4. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    1
  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.