
Retribution Paladin 3v3 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for 3v3 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
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 11.2 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
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1PoliwogTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl2679
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2McweedyAegwynn (EU)Human | Templar | 681 ilvl2669
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3AngelesWinterhoof (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 684 ilvl2667
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4ThòórRavencrest (EU)Human | Templar | 676 ilvl2662
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5CêÿxxcêronêêAegwynn (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl2636
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6ZözoZuljin (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl2633
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7ZozoZuljin (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl2630
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8VanguardsTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl2612
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9VânguardsTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl2591
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10XenkMoon Guard (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 698 ilvl2587
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11FfssRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 690 ilvl2570
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12KevinlevrøñeKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl2551
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13DanteGorgonnash (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 688 ilvl2542
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14PuladínStormscale (EU)Tauren | Templar | 679 ilvl2525
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15EqzioRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 687 ilvl2522
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16BeatmanBlades Edge (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Templar | 682 ilvl2512
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17ThelrønìsKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl2511
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18AswôgTarren Mill (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl2508
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19MiiliciumArchimonde (EU)Human | Templar | 680 ilvl2504
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20TheblessTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 690 ilvl2503
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21DørianyatesKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 682 ilvl2501
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22ThelronisKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 706 ilvl2498
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23MightysaurusRavencrest (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl2490
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24NøtsimpleDun Modr (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 684 ilvl2477
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25HolypvpBlackmoore (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 677 ilvl2476
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26PorkodioStormscale (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl2475
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27TheblèssTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl2466
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28ExolisArchimonde (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 682 ilvl2463
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29PambeazleyBronzebeard (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 712 ilvl2450
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30MarvinceoStormreaver (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 688 ilvl2447
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31DiddyBlades Edge (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 688 ilvl2435
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32JudeclaudioNemesis (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 695 ilvl2432
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33JudgewhaazzTarren Mill (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 677 ilvl2432
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34КиллемзGordunni (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl2426
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35AlphakinhgBleeding Hollow (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 693 ilvl2423
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36ImitlolAlexstrasza (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl2423
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37HydroponiczTichondrius (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 691 ilvl2420
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38DrhealMagtheridon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl2420
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39ZøzøZuljin (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl2415
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40AswogxTarren Mill (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl2415
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41LûdeusRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl2414
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42SimpalStormscale (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 684 ilvl2408
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43RetgödxArea 52 (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 675 ilvl2407
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44NemebotddosDun Modr (EU)Human | Templar | 681 ilvl2405
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45WaffulzzMoonrunner (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 674 ilvl2404
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46ÐânyElune (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl2402
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47JïncksAnachronos (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 674 ilvl2400
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48YewogTarren Mill (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 695 ilvl2392
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49PumpkínjackTarren Mill (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 672 ilvl2391
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50СинодBlackscar (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl2389
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
- 12% Critical Strike +2238
- 8% Haste +5012
- 49% Mastery +17218
- 29% Versatility +22541
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +0
- 2% Leech +1898
- 4% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- 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.
- 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 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.
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
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.
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 The War Within Season 3.
Wrist
Gems
Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.
Sockets can be added to Necklaces and Rings with the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear through seasonal vendor items.
These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Retribution Paladins in 3v3 Arenas.
Algari Diamond
Prismatic
Tinker
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 The War Within Season 3.
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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.
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.