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Retribution Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds 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 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. Aliceqt's icon
    1
    Aliceqt
    Eredar (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 691 ilvl
    2300
  2. Pantheeon's icon
    2
    Pantheeon
    Moon Guard (US)
    Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 667 ilvl
    2103
  3. Johnyhotbody's icon
    3
    Johnyhotbody
    Gorgonnash (EU)
    Human | Templar | 678 ilvl
    2102
  4. Алексан's icon
    4
    Алексан
    Gordunni (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 687 ilvl
    2014
  5. Crtakerstime's icon
    5
    Crtakerstime
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Templar | 657 ilvl
    1985

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 +822
  • 7% Haste +4562
  • 45% Mastery +14881
  • 27% Versatility +21194

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +11
  • 1% Leech +1067
  • 3% 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.

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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. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 26
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 14
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Goggles icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Headguard

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Headguard icon

Neck

  1. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 22
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 19
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Choker

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Choker icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 27
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 9
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 8
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 42
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Drape icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chestplate

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Chestplate icon

  3. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 2
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • Craft
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 33
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 32
    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

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets icon

  5. Astral Warmonger's Gauntlets

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 34
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 9
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 41
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  2. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 5
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 24
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 21
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Interloper's Plated Sabatons

    • 1
    Interloper's Plated Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 66
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 42
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 39
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 15
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Emblem

    • Set
    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Emblem icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Sigil of Adaptation

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Sigil of Adaptation icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Halberd

    • 45
    Astral Aspirant's Halberd icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Greatsword

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Greatsword icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • 1
    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

    • 73
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Duskthread Lining

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  4. Prismatic Null Stone

    • 1
    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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Head

  1. Greater Rune of Gushing Wound

    • 1
    Greater Rune of Gushing Wound icon

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 24
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 10
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +160 Speed

    • 2
    +160 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 27
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  3. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 18
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 12
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 2
    +650 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Legion Surveying icon

  2. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 29
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 16
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 14
    Defender's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 52
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 12
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 7
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 33
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 2
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 1
    Authority of Radiant Power 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

    • 18
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 2
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

  3. Determined Bloodstone

    • 2
    Determined Bloodstone icon

  4. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 1
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 16
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 11
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 8
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Precise Fiber

    • 1
    Precise Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 25
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 17
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Versatile Sapphire

    • 4
    Versatile Sapphire icon

    • 2

  5. Quick Sapphire

    • 2
    Quick Sapphire icon

Tinker

  1. Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret

    • 1
    Refurbished Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret icon

  2. Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector

    • 1
    Tinker: Heartseeking Health Injector 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 3.

  1. Human

    • 31
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 10
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  4. Zandalari Troll

    • 2
    Zandalari Troll icon

  5. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren 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 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.