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Retribution Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2.

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 Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Retribution Paladins

  1. Noreturn's icon
    1
    Noreturn
    Kazzak (EU)
    Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 651 ilvl
    3326
  2. Peiker's icon
    2
    Peiker
    Blackrock (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl
    3324
  3. Trvth's icon
    3
    Trvth
    Kazzak (EU)
    Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 655 ilvl
    3313
  4. Ганка's icon
    4
    Ганка
    Blackscar (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 640 ilvl
    3311
  5. Palaceø's icon
    5
    Palaceø
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl
    3302

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

  • 10% Critical Strike +1036
  • 7% Haste +4710
  • 43% Mastery +13983
  • 24% Versatility +18976

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +87
  • 1% Leech +1382
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Aureate Sentry's Pledge

    • Set
    • 42
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  4. Prized Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Faceplate icon

Neck

  1. Prized Gladiator's Amulet

    • 36
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 2
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • 29
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 10
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  3. Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will

    • Set
    • 6
    Aureate Sentry's Roaring Will icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl

    • 34
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon

  2. Reshii Wraps

    • 8
    Reshii Wraps icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Drape

    • 4
    Prized Warmonger's Drape icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  5. Prized Gladiator's Drape

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement

    • Set
    • 48
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 28
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 12
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  3. Prized Warmonger's Bracers

    • 6
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 49
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 40
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 7
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Durable Information Securing Container

    • 1
    Durable Information Securing Container icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  5. Prized Warmonger's Clasp

    • 1
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards

    • Set
    • 44
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 5
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 45
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Aureate Sentry's Greaves

    • 2
    Aureate Sentry's Greaves icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  4. Prized Gladiator's Plate Stompers

    • 1
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 59
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet

    • 33
    Prized Gladiator's Signet icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Ring

    • 4
    Prized Gladiator's Ring icon

  4. Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • Craft
    • 3
    Ring of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Ring of the Kirin Tor

    • 1
    Ring of the Kirin Tor icon

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 45
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon

  2. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 40
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 9
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw

    • 44
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor'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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 85
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Ascendance

    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

  3. Writhing Armor Banding

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  4. Captured Starlight

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 2.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of the Void Ritual

    • 13
    Greater Rune of the Void Ritual icon

  2. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 11
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

  3. Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage

    • 8
    Greater Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 25
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 17
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 1
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 46
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 4
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 28
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 21
    +2040 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 47
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Charged Armor Kit

    • 1
    Charged Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 30
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 19
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 1
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 75
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 12
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 11
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 49
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Tenacity 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 28
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 19
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Dexterous Fiber

    • 3
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Energizing Fiber

    • 3
    Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 269
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 51
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Quick Onyx

    • 10
    Quick Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Emerald

    • 5
    Versatile Emerald icon

  5. Deadly Onyx

    • 2
    Deadly Onyx icon

Tinker

    • 14

  2. Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill

    • 1
    Tinker: Earthen Delivery Drill icon

  3. Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets

    • 1
    Tinker: Shadowflame Rockets icon

  4. Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron

    • 1
    Tinker: Supercollide-O-Tron icon

Durable Information Securing Container

Durable Information Securing Container is a powerful belt introduced in Patch 11.1.7, obtained from Overcharged Delves. It features a unique effect that enhances character builds and can significantly impact performance in competitive content.

  1. Spark Burst

    • 1
    Spark Burst icon

Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in The War Within Season 2.

  1. Human

    • 20
    Human icon

  2. Tauren

    • 11
    Tauren icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 8
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 7
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Zandalari Troll

    • 1
    Zandalari Troll 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Retribution Paladins in Blitz Battlegrounds 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 2 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.