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Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0 competitive Blitz.

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

Top Blitz Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladins

  1. Holysiah's icon
    1
    Holysiah
    Kazzak (EU)
    Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 251 ilvl
    2289
  2. Hempodius's icon
    2
    Hempodius
    Dragonblight (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 255 ilvl
    2239
  3. Jibbx's icon
    3
    Jibbx
    Blood Furnace (US)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 249 ilvl
    2198
  4. Geöspäwn's icon
    4
    Geöspäwn
    Tichondrius (US)
    Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 243 ilvl
    2162
  5. Khalifax's icon
    5
    Khalifax
    Minahonda (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 250 ilvl
    2074

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

  • 11% Critical Strike +64
  • 7% Haste +218
  • 29% Mastery +455
  • 16% Versatility +859

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 0% Leech +18
  • 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 Herald Of The Sun 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. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 16
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 3
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Faceplate

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Faceplate icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 16
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Choker

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • Craft
    • 7
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Drape

    • 5
    Galactic Warmonger's Drape icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 21
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Chestplate

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Chestplate icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Cuirass

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Cuirass icon

  4. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 1
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Bracers

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Bracers icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 16
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 4
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Clasp

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Clasp icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • Craft
    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Legguards

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Legguards icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Legguards

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Legguards icon

  5. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 1
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 10
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  5. Rampant Thistlestompers

    • 1
    Rampant Thistlestompers icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 22
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Band

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 22
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 16
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Halberd

    • 19
    Galactic Aspirant's Halberd icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatsword

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatsword icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword

    • Craft
    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword icon

  4. Algeth'ar Hedgecleaver

    • 1
    Algeth'ar Hedgecleaver 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. Devouring Banding

    • 17
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  5. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak 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 Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 5
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 5
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 11
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 3
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  3. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 10
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 13
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 10
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 5
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 8
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery 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. Culminating Blasphemite

    • 1
    Culminating Blasphemite icon

Prismatic

    • 29

  2. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 15
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 13
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  4. Masterful Lapis

    • 8
    Masterful Lapis icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 5
    Flawless Masterful Lapis 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 Midnight Season 1.

  1. Human

    • 13
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 4
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 3
    Tauren icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Lightforged Draenei

    • 2
    Lightforged Draenei icon

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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Herald Of The Sun 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 Midnight Season 1 and Patch 12.0.

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.