
Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin PvP guide for 2v2 Arenas in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Herald Of The Sun 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 2v2.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top 2v2 Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladins
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1ThelrønìsKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 655 ilvl2381
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2HolijasSylvanas (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 671 ilvl2202
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3JimbobhoeFrostmourne (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 694 ilvl2173
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4StønebloodMoon Guard (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl2153
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5MotuAegwynn (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl2152
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6MectrlRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 671 ilvl2147
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7AknightsfuryMannoroth (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl2120
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8UndergastSargeras (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 674 ilvl2104
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9GothgurloverFrostmourne (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl2095
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10YèaNemesis (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 666 ilvl2064
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11FolkerYsondre (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 669 ilvl2060
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12ChoupettoArchimonde (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 674 ilvl2052
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13TíntínArchimonde (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl2045
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14BiggretDalaran (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl2038
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15YishaiTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 649 ilvl2035
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16DamitrtThrall (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 682 ilvl2026
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17MococoeTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 699 ilvl2013
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18CuclaThe Maelstrom (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl2011
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19HãmmertimeeTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl2010
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20JackhoffRagnaros (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 697 ilvl2010
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21RheinalltRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl2007
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22CuleSanguino (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl2001
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23BylauraRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl1999
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24MytumtumhurtMisha (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 671 ilvl1985
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25RetiredYsondre (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 666 ilvl1983
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26NollieflipTarren Mill (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl1982
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27CohesionDraenor (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl1978
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28VaenisYsondre (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl1976
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29HêârtßêñðêrLaughing Skull (US)Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl1964
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30RetiseasyTarren Mill (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 670 ilvl1964
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31DørianyatesKelthuzad (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 656 ilvl1963
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32FatcdsArchimonde (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 665 ilvl1962
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33BubukapaAggra Português (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 693 ilvl1962
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34NotztcTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl1960
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35GroodeLightbringer (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl1958
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36LeastwantedSilvermoon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 651 ilvl1957
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37DívinityArgent Dawn (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl1957
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38AkoumbTwisting Nether (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl1956
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39LørdblåstingNemesis (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl1956
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40ОнлигодкхSoulflayer (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 667 ilvl1952
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41StanksauceTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl1951
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42RéfractioBlackrock (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 664 ilvl1951
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43RyzyGarrosh (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl1950
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44NotyoubutyouTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl1949
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45TuzzieTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 664 ilvl1947
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46RevKaelthas (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 691 ilvl1945
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47CogdeliveryArchimonde (EU)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl1941
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48DunetQuelthalas (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl1934
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49MilkjitsuIllidan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl1930
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50ExxioIllidan (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl1930
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 +654
- 7% Haste +4482
- 50% Mastery +17760
- 26% Versatility +20376
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +22
- 1% Leech +1411
- 4% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in 2v2 Arenas. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Herald Of The Sun 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.
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Best-in-Slot Gear for 2v2
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 2v2 Arenas.
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
Main Hand
Off Hand
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 2v2 Arenas 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 2v2 Arenas.
Algari Diamond
Prismatic
Tinker
Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin 2v2
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in 2v2 Arenas.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in The War Within Season 3.
Herald Of The Sun 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 2v2 PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladins in 2v2 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.