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Retribution Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP build guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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. Hooleoh's icon
    1
    Hooleoh
    Aggramar (US)
    Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 646 ilvl
    3101
  2. Roflwings's icon
    2
    Roflwings
    Aggramar (US)
    Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 645 ilvl
    3080
  3. Деспарчик's icon
    3
    Деспарчик
    Howling Fjord (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 642 ilvl
    3026
  4. Азерит's icon
    4
    Азерит
    Galakrond (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 649 ilvl
    2993
  5. Palaceø's icon
    5
    Palaceø
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl
    2991

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

  • +1031
    10% Critical Strike
  • +4881
    7% Haste
  • +13363
    42% Mastery
  • +17696
    23% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +24
    0% Avoidance
  • +1547
    2% Leech
  • +0
    3% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz.

Head

  1. Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge
    37
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm
    4
  3. Prized Warmonger's Faceplate icon
    Prized Warmonger's Faceplate
    4
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Helm
    3
  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles
    2

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    22
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    21
  3. Prized Aspirant's Pendant icon
    Prized Aspirant's Pendant
    5
  4. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    2

Shoulders

  1. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders
    36
  2. Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will
    11
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    33
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    9
  3. Prized Aspirant's Cape icon
    Prized Aspirant's Cape
    3
  4. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    2
  5. Prized Warmonger's Cloak icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cloak
    2

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement
    45
  2. Prized Aspirant's Plate Armor icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Armor
    2
  3. Prized Gladiator's Chestplate icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chestplate
    2
  4. Prized Gladiator's Chestguard icon
    Prized Gladiator's Chestguard
    1

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    40
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    4
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    2

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets
    49
  2. Prized Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    1

Waist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    33
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    11
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    3
  4. Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    3

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards
    42
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    3
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    2
  4. Prized Warmonger's Legguards icon
    Prized Warmonger's Legguards
    2
  5. Prized Aspirant's Plate Legguards icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Legguards
    1

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    36
  2. Prized Warmonger's Sabatons icon
    Prized Warmonger's Sabatons
    6
  3. Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    4
  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    2
  5. Aureate Sentry's Greaves icon
    Aureate Sentry's Greaves
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    69
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    20
  3. Prized Aspirant's Signet icon
    Prized Aspirant's Signet
    5
  4. Prized Aspirant's Ring icon
    Prized Aspirant's Ring
    2
  5. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    2

Trinkets

  1. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    27
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    21
  3. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    16
  4. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    13
  5. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    7

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw
    40
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword
    10

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 Blitz.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    72
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Ascendance
    9
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    7
  4. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Captured Starlight
    6
  5. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Vivacity
    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 Blitz builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    26
  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    10
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    6

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    44
  2. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    3

Wrist

  1. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    23
  2. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    15
  3. +850 Speed icon
    +850 Speed
    2

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    40
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    5
  3. Dual Layered Armor Kit icon
    Dual Layered Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    26
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    15
  3. Cavalry's March icon
    Cavalry's March
    1

Ring 1

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    40
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    3
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    3

Ring 2

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    38
  2. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    3
  3. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    3

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    45
  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    4
  3. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    1

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 Blitz.

  1. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    219
  2. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    35
  3. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    18
  4. Quick Sapphire icon
    Quick Sapphire
    7
  5. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    6

Citrine Gems

Citrine Gems are a new type of gem socketed into the Cyrce’s Circlet : a powerful ring introduced in World of Warcraft’s The War Within 11.0.7 patch. These gems provide a versatile range of effects to enhance performance in battle.

Obtained through various activities on Siren Isle, Citrine Gems are a compelling choice for adventurers wielding the Cyrce’s Circlet. Here are the best Citrine Gems for Retribution Paladin in Blitz.

No Thunder Citrine data yet.
No Sea Citrine data yet.
No Wind Citrine data yet.

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

  1. Human icon
    Human
    27
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    7
  3. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    6
  4. Blood Elf icon
    Blood Elf
    4
  5. Zandalari Troll icon
    Zandalari Troll
    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 Blitz guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Retribution Paladins in Blitz, 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.