
Retribution Paladin 3v3 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP build guide for 3v3 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
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1LuxferatRavencrest (EU)Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 643 ilvl2804
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2McweedyAegwynn (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 653 ilvl2744
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3FfsRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 653 ilvl2706
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4DonwoneAegwynn (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2638
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5XeniélIllidan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 640 ilvl2637
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6JàimeWildhammer (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2633
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7VanguardsTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl2629
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8SêndroBurning Legion (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2601
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9StunnastreetTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 640 ilvl2585
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10ÇhñkzrètIllidan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl2584
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11MuappKelthuzad (US)Tauren | Templar | 648 ilvl2566
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12VtxThe Venture Co (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2563
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13HydroponiczTichondrius (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2559
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14ThelronisKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl2550
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15BakawolfBurning Legion (EU)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl2545
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16MarvinceoStormreaver (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2542
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17VânguardsTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 640 ilvl2541
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18JudgefeelyaAegwynn (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2540
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19TheblessTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 642 ilvl2535
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20UneasypTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2530
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21SchubêrtSilvermoon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2530
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22UneazyxxTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2524
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23BrianzbuzzyKazzak (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2517
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24KopioStormrage (US)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2513
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25CtrlulRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 645 ilvl2512
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26ØmegalølBlackmoore (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2506
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27ZøzøZuljin (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 633 ilvl2501
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28ZòzòZuljin (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2495
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29ThelrønísKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2490
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30LûdeusRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2488
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31UneåsyTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2484
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32EvanguardsTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2482
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33McìlluBlackmoore (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 666 ilvl2476
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34HojandodgeArea 52 (US)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 652 ilvl2470
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35AswôgTarren Mill (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl2464
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36QuickneasyGhostlands (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2462
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37PalaceøRavencrest (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl2459
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38MaltaurenNemesis (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2458
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39IwantprõblemStormscale (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2456
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40BlackboyleonTol Barad (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl2455
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41CrudosTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl2448
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42GrekoAntonidas (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl2445
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43ÊêððøøððêêAegwynn (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2445
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44SacredwrathBurning Legion (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl2444
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45OlsanctSilvermoon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 633 ilvl2442
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46WizkdwofTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Templar | 653 ilvl2440
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47BigmoovesKaelthas (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 677 ilvl2438
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48SquarletxxKazzak (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl2438
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49GrêmioAzralon (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2433
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50ThêblessTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 639 ilvl2431
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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+125711% Critical Strike
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+51438% Haste
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+1342642% Mastery
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+1866824% Versatility
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+720% Avoidance
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+15101% 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 3v3 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 3v3.
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
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 3v3.
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 3v3 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 3v3.
Algari Diamond
Cyrce's Circlet
Prismatic
Tinker
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 3v3 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 3v3 guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Retribution Paladins in 3v3, 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.