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Retribution Paladin Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Retribution Paladin PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

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 12.1 competitive M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Retribution Paladins

  1. Repláy's icon
    1
    Repláy
    Blackrock (EU)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 316 ilvl
    3597
  2. Kelsia's icon
    2
    Kelsia
    Blackhand (EU)
    Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 313 ilvl
    3522
  3. Lialazer's icon
    3
    Lialazer
    Blackhand (EU)
    Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 315 ilvl
    3507
  4. Falfalla's icon
    4
    Falfalla
    Nemesis (EU)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 316 ilvl
    3505
  5. Душку's icon
    5
    Душку
    Blackscar (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 317 ilvl
    3472

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

  • 30% Critical Strike +965
  • 19% Haste +744
  • 44% Mastery +934
  • 3% Versatility +138

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +158
  • 1% Leech +59
  • 2% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. 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.

Best-in-Slot Gear for Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Warhelm of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 44
    Warhelm of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Visor of the Predator

    • 3
    Visor of the Predator icon

  3. Greathelm of Temptation

    • 2
    Greathelm of Temptation icon

  4. Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice

    • 1
    Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice icon

Neck

  1. Pendant of Malefic Fury

    • 20
    Pendant of Malefic Fury icon

  2. Graft of the Domanaar

    • 14
    Graft of the Domanaar icon

  3. Strand of Warding Fangs

    • 9
    Strand of Warding Fangs icon

  4. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 3
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

  5. Yoke of the Charging Bear

    • 3
    Yoke of the Charging Bear icon

Shoulders

  1. Pauldrons of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 34
    Pauldrons of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Cinderfury Shoulderguards

    • 7
    Cinderfury Shoulderguards icon

  3. C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons

    • 4
    C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons icon

  4. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 3
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

  5. Pauldrons of Tempered Will

    • 1
    Pauldrons of Tempered Will icon

Back

  1. Speakeasy Shroud

    • 19
    Speakeasy Shroud icon

  2. Bloodthorn Burnous

    • 9
    Bloodthorn Burnous icon

  3. Fireproof Drape

    • 7
    Fireproof Drape icon

  4. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 2
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  5. Cloak of the Consecrated Flame

    • 2
    Cloak of the Consecrated Flame icon

Chest

  1. Bulwark of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 42
    Bulwark of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Breastplate of Soaring Terror

    • 2
    Breastplate of Soaring Terror icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 2
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  4. Sentinel Challenger's Prize

    • 2
    Sentinel Challenger's Prize icon

  5. Desert Guardian's Breastplate

    • 1
    Desert Guardian's Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Spellbreaker's Bracers

    • Craft
    • 17
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Embalmer's Steadying Bracers

    • 11
    Embalmer's Steadying Bracers icon

  3. Overseer's Vambraces

    • 11
    Overseer's Vambraces icon

  4. Shellbound Bracers

    • 6
    Shellbound Bracers icon

  5. Bracers of the Consecrated Flame

    • 2
    Bracers of the Consecrated Flame icon

Hands

  1. Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 38
    Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Bonds of the Hash'ura

    • 4
    Bonds of the Hash'ura icon

  3. Thornspike Gauntlets

    • 3
    Thornspike Gauntlets icon

  4. Gauntlets of the Avian Sentinel

    • 2
    Gauntlets of the Avian Sentinel icon

  5. Pledgebearer's Gauntlets

    • 2
    Pledgebearer's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Girdle of Pestilent Purification

    • 13
    Girdle of Pestilent Purification icon

  2. Autumn's Boon Belt

    • 11
    Autumn's Boon Belt icon

  3. Girdle of Devouring Rot

    • 10
    Girdle of Devouring Rot icon

  4. Girdle of Toxic Regret

    • 6
    Girdle of Toxic Regret icon

  5. Sand-Scoured Greatbelt

    • 6
    Sand-Scoured Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Greaves of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 37
    Greaves of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Ancient General's Obsidian Pillars

    • 6
    Ancient General's Obsidian Pillars icon

  3. Venom Warden's Greaves

    • 3
    Venom Warden's Greaves icon

  4. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 2
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  5. Chausses of Unbound Rancor

    • 1
    Chausses of Unbound Rancor icon

Feet

  1. Scaleguard's Stalwart Greatboots

    • 12
    Scaleguard's Stalwart Greatboots icon

  2. Scaled Fiend's Warboots

    • 10
    Scaled Fiend's Warboots icon

  3. Auric Puddle Stompers

    • 8
    Auric Puddle Stompers icon

  4. Poison-Proof Stompers

    • 7
    Poison-Proof Stompers icon

  5. Entombed Cultist's Sabatons

    • 4
    Entombed Cultist's Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Sickening Signet of Atroxus

    • 25
    Sickening Signet of Atroxus icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 18
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Charged Sandstone Band

    • 14
    Charged Sandstone Band icon

  4. Signet of Snarling Servitude

    • 12
    Signet of Snarling Servitude icon

  5. Band of the Amani Warlord

    • 11
    Band of the Amani Warlord icon

Trinkets

  1. Vile Vial of Volatile Venom

    • 22
    Vile Vial of Volatile Venom icon

  2. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 19
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  3. Sapling of the Dawnroot

    • 8
    Sapling of the Dawnroot icon

  4. Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique

    • Set
    • 8
    Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique icon

  5. Resonant Bellowstone

    • 6
    Resonant Bellowstone icon

Main Hand

  1. Blood Knight's Warblade

    • Craft
    • 26
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  2. Xathuux's Cleave

    • 6
    Xathuux's Cleave icon

  3. Backdraft Cleaver

    • 4
    Backdraft Cleaver icon

  4. Maze-roa, Warlord's Fury

    • Set
    • 4
    Maze-roa, Warlord's Fury icon

  5. Vile Writhefang Glaive

    • 4
    Vile Writhefang Glaive 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. Hunter's Ritual Stone

    • 21
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 18
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 13
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  4. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 11
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  5. Hunt

    • 7
    Blood Knight's Warblade 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 33
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 40
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

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

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 46
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 4
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 50
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 30
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 8
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 7
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 93
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 3
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 2
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 17
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 14
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 11
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

Gems

Gems provide focused secondary stat bonuses to help fine‑tune builds. They are crafted by Jewelcrafters and socketed into gear.

These are the most popular gems among top‑rated Retribution Paladins in Mythic+ Dungeons.

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 42
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 3
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 67
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 25
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 24
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 15
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 12
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Dwarf

    • 17
    Dwarf icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 15
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Human

    • 13
    Human icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Lightforged Draenei

    • 2
    Lightforged Draenei 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Retribution Paladins in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 2 and Patch 12.1.

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 PvE.