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Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin 2v2 PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin PvP build guide for 2v2 Arenas in The War Within Season 2.

Using data from the top 50 Herald Of The Sun 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 Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladins

  1. Thelrønís's icon
    1
    Thelrønís
    Kelthuzad (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl
    2221
  2. Joshcanz's icon
    2
    Joshcanz
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl
    2208
  3. Trikina's icon
    3
    Trikina
    Illidan (EU)
    Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl
    2208
  4. Beatman's icon
    4
    Beatman
    Blades Edge (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 639 ilvl
    2207
  5. Bakednub's icon
    5
    Bakednub
    Malganis (US)
    Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl
    2187

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

  • +971
    10% Critical Strike
  • +5481
    8% Haste
  • +14144
    43% Mastery
  • +17760
    23% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +0
    0% Avoidance
  • +1380
    1% Leech
  • +0
    5% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in 2v2 Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Herald Of The Sun 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 2v2.

Head

  1. Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge
    17

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    9
  2. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    7
  3. Prized Gladiator's Necklace icon
    Prized Gladiator's Necklace
    1

Shoulders

  1. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders
    14
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    2
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    1

Back

  1. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    8
  2. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    5
  3. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    3
  4. Prized Gladiator's Drape icon
    Prized Gladiator's Drape
    1

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement
    17

Wrist

  1. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    10
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    4
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    2
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    1

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets
    17

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    8
  2. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    5
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    2
  4. Aureate Sentry's Greatbelt icon
    Aureate Sentry's Greatbelt
    1
  5. Everforged Greatbelt icon
    Craft
    Everforged Greatbelt
    1

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards
    17

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    15
  2. Everforged Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Everforged Sabatons
    1
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    1

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    25
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    7
  3. Prized Aspirant's Signet icon
    Prized Aspirant's Signet
    1
  4. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    15
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    14
  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    3
  4. Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    1
  5. Prized Aspirant's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Medallion
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw
    15
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword
    2

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 2v2.

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    31
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Ascendance
    1
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    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 2v2 builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    8
  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    7
  3. +160 Speed icon
    +160 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    16
  2. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    9
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    7
  3. +700 Speed icon
    +700 Speed
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    15
  2. Defender's Armor Kit icon
    Defender's Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    13
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    2
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    1

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    31
  2. +190 Mastery icon
    +190 Mastery
    1
  3. +315 Mastery icon
    +315 Mastery
    1

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    15
  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    2

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 2v2.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    9
  2. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    5
  3. Determined Bloodstone icon
    Determined Bloodstone
    1

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    86
  2. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    6
  3. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    3
  4. Versatile Sapphire icon
    Versatile Sapphire
    3

Tinker

  1. icon
    1
  2. Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer icon
    Refurbished Tinker: Plane Displacer
    1

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 2v2 Arenas.

  1. Human icon
    Human
    10
  2. Zandalari Troll icon
    Zandalari Troll
    3
  3. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    2
  4. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    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 Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin 2v2 guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladins in 2v2, 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.