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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

  1. Marvinceo's icon
    1
    Marvinceo
    Stormreaver (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl
    2542
  2. Vânguards's icon
    2
    Vânguards
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 639 ilvl
    2535
  3. Thebless's icon
    3
    Thebless
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 640 ilvl
    2535
  4. Çhñkzrèt's icon
    4
    Çhñkzrèt
    Illidan (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl
    2534
  5. Ffs's icon
    5
    Ffs
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 644 ilvl
    2520

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

  • +930
    10% Critical Strike
  • +4963
    8% Haste
  • +14275
    44% Mastery
  • +17702
    23% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +18
    0% Avoidance
  • +1470
    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 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:

  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 3v3.

Head

  1. Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge
    46
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles
    2
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm
    1

Neck

  1. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    28
  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    21
  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship
    1

Shoulders

  1. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders
    38
  2. Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    4
  4. Everforged Pauldrons icon
    Craft
    Everforged Pauldrons
    2
  5. Foam-Ridden Pauldrons icon
    Foam-Ridden Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    35
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    13
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    2

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement
    50

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    28
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    14
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    7
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    1

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets
    50

Waist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    22
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    19
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    6
  4. Everforged Greatbelt icon
    Craft
    Everforged Greatbelt
    2
  5. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    1

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards
    49
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    1

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    45
  2. Everforged Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Everforged Sabatons
    2
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    2
  4. Prized Warmonger's Sabatons icon
    Prized Warmonger's Sabatons
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    74
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    18
  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Craft
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship
    7
  4. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    43
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    32
  3. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    11
  4. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    6
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    4

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw
    49
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword
    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 3v3.

  1. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    98
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    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 3v3 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    26
  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    19
  3. +665 Leech icon
    +665 Leech
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    48
  2. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    2

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    25
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    17
  3. +1325 Leech icon
    +1325 Leech
    5

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    48
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    36
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    12
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    2

Ring 1

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

Ring 2

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

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    46
  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    2
  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 3v3.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    39
  2. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    9
  3. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    1

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    215
  2. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    60
  3. Masterful Ruby icon
    Masterful Ruby
    1
  4. Versatile Sapphire icon
    Versatile Sapphire
    1

Tinker

  1. icon
    12
  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill
    1
  3. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    1
  4. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector icon
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector
    1
  5. Tinker: Polarity Amplifier icon
    Tinker: Polarity Amplifier
    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 3v3 Arenas.

  1. Human icon
    Human
    29
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    11
  3. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    5
  4. Dwarf icon
    Dwarf
    2
  5. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    2

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.