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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

  1. Zözo's icon
    1
    Zözo
    Zuljin (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl
    2415
  2. Zozo's icon
    2
    Zozo
    Zuljin (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl
    2403
  3. Theblèss's icon
    3
    Theblèss
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Templar | 681 ilvl
    2377
  4. Ttvxenkr's icon
    4
    Ttvxenkr
    Moon Guard (US)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl
    2317
  5. Thebless's icon
    5
    Thebless
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl
    2315

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 +377
  • 7% Haste +4553
  • 48% Mastery +16653
  • 28% Versatility +21576

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 2% Leech +2263
  • 3% 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. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 44
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Faceplate icon

Neck

  1. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 29
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 14
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  4. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 3
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 46
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 37
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 6
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 45
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 39
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 7
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Everforged Gauntlets

    • 1
    Everforged Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 28
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  2. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 5
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Everforged Legplates

    • 2
    Everforged Legplates icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 42
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 67
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 22
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 6
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 44
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

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

  4. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Halberd

    • 45
    Astral Aspirant's Halberd icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Greatsword

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatsword icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Scepter

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Scepter icon

Off Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Shield

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Shield 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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Energy Redistribution Beacon

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 38
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 8
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 41
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 5
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Council's Intellect

    • 1
    Council's Intellect icon

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech

    • 33
    +2040 Leech icon

  2. +1000 Speed

    • 11
    +1000 Speed icon

  3. +1735 Leech

    • 3
    +1735 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 41
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 3
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 2
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 37
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 78
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 7
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 6
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 45
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 4
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  3. Stonebound Artistry

    • 1
    Stonebound Artistry icon

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

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 41
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 5
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 36
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 11
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Energizing Fiber

    • 2
    Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 130
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 11
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 1
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Dark Opal

    • 1
    Versatile Dark Opal icon

Tinker

    • 1

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.

  1. Human

    • 26
    Human icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 10
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 8
    Tauren icon

  4. Blood Elf

    • 3
    Blood Elf icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 2
    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 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.