
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
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1SniffmyfeetsBlackhand (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl2822
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2PalaceøRavencrest (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 702 ilvl2787
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3YëehawArchimonde (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 665 ilvl2751
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4XanyArathor (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl2716
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5LeidoRagnaros (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 674 ilvl2673
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6SpacknasDas Syndikat (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl2662
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7NalgeTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl2654
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8RørøñøåzørøRavencrest (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 675 ilvl2632
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9DemitryDrakthul (EU)Human | Templar | 700 ilvl2623
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10TexxiBlackrock (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl2602
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11VarioonAntonidas (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl2592
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12MaxpalyBleeding Hollow (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl2576
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13GeospawnTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl2555
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14ГдехиллGordunni (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl2542
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15VaenisYsondre (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl2516
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16GreywordsSilvermoon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 699 ilvl2510
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17RìfSargeras (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl2508
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18SymtiBlackhand (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl2505
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19AbbessesRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 675 ilvl2501
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20SmalljohnsonShattered Hand (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl2476
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21WorstclassMagtheridon (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl2469
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22AknightsfuryMannoroth (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 687 ilvl2459
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23OmerosDefias Brotherhood (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 674 ilvl2453
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24TripjoltheimTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 670 ilvl2450
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25HolywarrDarkspear (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl2446
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26DarckyllxQuelthalas (US)Human | Templar | 675 ilvl2437
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27MuggzMagtheridon (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl2436
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28LedsterKelthuzad (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl2432
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29RevolutîonSanguino (EU)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl2430
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30VerloxMoon Guard (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl2427
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31KêkbûrâgolKazzak (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 672 ilvl2427
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32РхаэсGordunni (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 677 ilvl2422
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33RetbanditDemon Soul (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl2421
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34HolypalaSylvanas (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl2414
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35MadmartiganeYsondre (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 656 ilvl2413
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36FuriøusBarthilas (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 658 ilvl2412
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37SiègfriedDoomhammer (EU)Human | Templar | 694 ilvl2410
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38DrythronAlleria (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 669 ilvl2409
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39RetroMagtheridon (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl2407
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40IloveariTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 660 ilvl2406
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41DeltanineDeathwing (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 674 ilvl2406
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42PernoxBlackmoore (EU)Human | Templar | 699 ilvl2406
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43TsurelakipalTwisting Nether (EU)Earthen | Herald Of The Sun | 671 ilvl2405
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44SplashxoTichondrius (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 650 ilvl2404
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45RengenFrostmourne (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 706 ilvl2404
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46DachenchenoTichondrius (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl2401
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47StänkinStormrage (US)Lightforged Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 699 ilvl2400
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48CroureSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 702 ilvl2394
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49HolysiahKazzak (EU)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 693 ilvl2378
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50MordingusFrostmourne (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 669 ilvl2376
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 +883
- 7% Haste +4377
- 49% Mastery +17081
- 27% Versatility +21098
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +28
- 1% Leech +1409
- 4% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- 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.
- 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 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
Shoulders
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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.
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
Fiber
Prismatic
Tinker
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.
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.