Mythic+ Retribution Paladin

Retribution Paladin
Season 2
50 characters
3351 - 3694

Discover the art of building a PvE Retribution Paladin designed to excel in Mythic+ in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.1.7. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 50 Retribution Paladins across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 3351 to 3694, with Uuhuub from Blackhand (EU) currently reigning as the top Mythic+ Retribution Paladin.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Retribution Paladins

  1. 1
    Uuhuub
    Blackhand (EU)
    448 ilvl
    3694
  2. 2
    Pairadice
    Proudmoore (US)
    448 ilvl
    3689
  3. 3
    Rhâ
    Hyjal (EU)
    448 ilvl
    3677
  4. 4
    Danbtw
    Thrall (US)
    449 ilvl
    3656
  5. 5
    Chocobubble
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    447 ilvl
    3635

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Retribution Paladins prowess in Mythic+ confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Avoidance stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Retribution Paladins' effectiveness:

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Retribution Paladin for Mythic+ confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+2715
24% Critical Strike
+4431
31% Haste
+2006
23% Mastery
+4121
20% Versatility
  1. Haste
  2. Versatility
  3. Critical Strike
  4. Mastery
Minor Stat Priority
+445
6% Avoidance
+235
2% Leech
+195
4% Speed
  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Retribution Paladin in Mythic+ is the mighty Blood Elf race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Retribution Paladin.

  1. Blood Elf
    13
  2. Tauren
    12
  3. Human
    10
  4. Dwarf
    8
  5. Dark Iron Dwarf
    4

Class Talents

Lay on Hands
50
Blessing of Freedom
50
Hammer of Wrath
50
Cleanse Toxins
44
Auras of the Resolute
0
Obduracy
14
Auras of Swift Vengeance
50
Turn Evil
1
Fist of Justice
35
Divine Steed
50
Greater Judgment
50
Blinding Light
46
Cavalier
49
Seasoned Warhorse
14
Rebuke
50
Holy Aegis
50
Avenging Wrath
50
Justification
50
Punishment
2
Golden Path
0
Blessing of Sacrifice
48
Sanctified Plates
50
Blessing of Protection
47
Unbound Freedom
33
Lightforged Blessing
16
Seal of Mercy
0
Healing Hands
36
Sacrifice of the Just
5
Unbreakable Spirit
50
Improved Blessing of Protection
0
Crusader's Reprieve
50
Strength of Conviction
0
Judgment of Light
0
Seal of Might
50
Divine Purpose
3
Seal of Alacrity
49
Incandescence
2
Faith's Armor
0
Of Dusk and Dawn
50
Divine Toll
50
Seal of the Crusader
49
Seal of Order
48
Divine Resonance
50
Vengeful Wrath
48

Specialization Talents

Blade of Justice
50
Divine Storm
50
Light of Justice
47
Expurgation
50
Judgment of Justice
1
Improved Blade of Justice
46
Final Verdict
50
Guided Prayer
49
Art of War
50
Jurisdiction
48
Tempest of the Lightbringer
47
Shield of Vengeance
50
Vanguard's Momentum
50
Zealot's Fervor
42
Rush of Light
3
Boundless Judgment
49
Crusading Strikes
47
Divine Wrath
4
Consecrated Blade
47
Blade of Vengeance
47
Vanguard of Justice
8
Heart of the Crusader
2
Highlord's Judgment
6
Avenging Wrath: Might
50
Blessed Champion
48
Empyrean Power
20
Adjudication
49
Aegis of Protection
50
Penitence
47
Blades of Light
37
Final Reckoning
47
Wake of Ashes
50
Burning Crusade
45
Divine Arbiter
12
Executioner's Will
5
Divine Auxiliary
0
Seething Flames
48
Truth's Wake
47
Searing Light
42

PvP Talents

Luminescence
15
Blessing of Sanctuary
15
Ultimate Retribution
2
Lawbringer
31
Aura of Reckoning
32
Judgments of the Pure
17
Hallowed Ground
17
Spreading the Word
8
Blessing of Spellwarding
5
Searing Glare
2

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Retribution Paladin's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in Mythic+.

Head

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
    50

Neck

  1. Torc of Passed Time
    26
  2. Ionized Choker
    12
  3. Amulet of Tender Breath
    3
  4. Elemental Lariat
    3
  5. Bromach's Disentombed Locket
    2

Shoulders

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
    50

Back

  1. Voice of the Silent Star
    16
  2. Vibrant Wildercloth Shawl
    14
  3. Drape of the Dracthyr Trials
    5
  4. Undulating Sporecloak
    4
  5. Etchings of the Captive Revenant
    3

Chest

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Brigandine
    39
  2. Primal Molten Breastplate
    8
  3. Rockbound Chestguard
    2
  4. Sarkareth's Abyssal Embrace
    1

Wrist

  1. Bonds of Desperate Ascension
    15
  2. Primal Molten Vambraces
    14
  3. Heartfire Sentinel's Blessed Bindings
    6
  4. Allied Wristguard of Companionship
    4
  5. Binders of the Moldering
    3

Hands

  1. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Protectors
    50

Waist

  1. Unstable Frostfire Belt
    25
  2. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    14
  3. Heartfire Sentinel's Waistguard
    3
  4. Recycled Golemskin Waistguard
    3
  5. Sharkbait Harness Girdle
    3

Legs

  1. Frostfire Legguards of Preparation
    24
  2. set
    Heartfire Sentinel's Faulds
    17
  3. Primal Molten Legplates
    6
  4. Obsidian Guard's Chausses
    3

Feet

  1. Primal Molten Sabatons
    36
  2. Dreadrift Stompers
    7
  3. Fluorescent Flora Stompers
    4
  4. Sanctum Guard's Forgewalkers
    2
  5. Heartfire Sentinel's Greatboots
    1

Rings

  1. Signet of Titanic Insight
    45
  2. Ring-Bound Hourglass
    25
  3. Onyx Impostor's Birthright
    9
  4. Tormentor's Siphoning Signet
    6
  5. Entropic Convergence Loop
    3

Trinkets

  1. Ominous Chromatic Essence
    28
  2. Beacon to the Beyond
    19
  3. Elementium Pocket Anvil
    19
  4. Neltharion's Call to Chaos
    19
  5. Irideus Fragment
    12

Main Hand

  1. Ashkandur, Fall of the Brotherhood
    24
  2. Jeweled Sharksplitter
    6
  3. Hate-Sculpted Magma
    5
  4. Obsidian Seared Claymore
    5
  5. Infernal Shadelance
    3

Embellished Items

Embellished items are masterfully crafted pieces of gear, imbued with specialized abilities, designed to dramatically enhance your character's prowess in World of Warcraft. These items can be obtained either by using an embellishment reagent or may come pre-equipped within an item's crafting recipe.

Although only two embellished items can be worn simultaneously, selecting the perfect pair can drastically boost a Retribution Paladin's potency in combat.

Here is a carefully curated selection of the best embellished items to elevate your Retribution Paladin's performance in Mythic+.

  1. Unstable Frostfire Belt
    25
  2. Frostfire Legguards of Preparation
    24
  3. Primal Molten Sabatons
    22
  4. Primal Molten Greatbelt
    5
  5. Primal Molten Vambraces
    5

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Retribution Paladins in Mythic+, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Graceful Avoidance
    42
  2. Regenerative Leech
    8

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    48
  2. Sustained Strength
    2

Wrist

  1. +200 Avoidance
    42
  2. +200 Leech
    8

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    48

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    44
  2. Lambent Armor Kit
    3
  3. Frozen Spellthread
    2

Feet

  1. Watcher's Loam
    30
  2. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    20

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility
    48
  2. +82 Haste
    39
  3. +82 Critical Strike
    11

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    49

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Retribution Paladin in Mythic+, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Energized Malygite
    139
  2. Energized Ysemerald
    84
  3. Zen Malygite
    45
  4. Radiant Malygite
    35
  5. Resplendent Illimited Diamond
    24