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Retribution Paladin 3v3 PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0 competitive 3v3.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top 3v3 Retribution Paladins

  1. Vânguards's icon
    1
    Vânguards
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Templar | 249 ilvl
    2533
  2. Vanguards's icon
    2
    Vanguards
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Templar | 251 ilvl
    2474
  3. Zøzø's icon
    3
    Zøzø
    Zuljin (US)
    Human | Templar | 238 ilvl
    2429
  4. Angeles's icon
    4
    Angeles
    Winterhoof (US)
    Human | Templar | 234 ilvl
    2397
  5. Euvoquitar's icon
    5
    Euvoquitar
    Tichondrius (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Templar | 240 ilvl
    2367

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

  • 9% Critical Strike +16
  • 4% Haste +122
  • 35% Mastery +654
  • 20% Versatility +1083

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 1% Leech +46
  • 6% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in 3v3 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.

Best-in-Slot Gear for 3v3

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 3v3 Arenas.

Head

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 38
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 5
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 25
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 19
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 5
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • Craft
    • 45
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 2
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 32
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  5. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • 1
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 37
    Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 9
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • Craft
    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings

    • 23
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 12
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • Craft
    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Aetherlume Guards

    • 1
    Aetherlume Guards icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 32
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 11
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Resolve

    • 3
    Spellbreaker's Resolve icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 34
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 11
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Girdle

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 35
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 10
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 2
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Legguards

    • 2
    Spellbreaker's Legguards icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • 25
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers

    • 23
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 38
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 28
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 23
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 9
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 30
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 10
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 50
    Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 79
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Devouring Banding

    • 19
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Primal Spore Binding

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards 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 3v3 Arenas during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 32
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 27
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 10
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 9
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 43
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 6
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 47
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 1
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 36
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 55
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 23
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 17
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 50
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Retribution Paladins in 3v3 Arenas.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 1
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 145
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  2. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 49
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  3. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 38
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  4. Masterful Lapis

    • 4
    Masterful Lapis icon

    • 3

Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin 3v3

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 3v3 Arenas.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Human

    • 36
    Human icon

  2. Tauren

    • 5
    Tauren icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 2
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 1
    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 3v3 PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Retribution Paladins in 3v3 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 Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

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.