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Retribution Paladin Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Retribution Paladin PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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 12.0 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. Melee's icon
    1
    Melee
    Nathrezim (US)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 271 ilvl
    3545
  2. Xail's icon
    2
    Xail
    Blackhand (EU)
    Human | Templar | 272 ilvl
    3441
  3. Bodenaggro's icon
    3
    Bodenaggro
    Thrall (EU)
    Dwarf | Templar | 271 ilvl
    3408
  4. Holyzael's icon
    4
    Holyzael
    Ysondre (EU)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 269 ilvl
    3341
  5. Bugzee's icon
    5
    Bugzee
    Silvermoon (EU)
    Human | Templar | 269 ilvl
    3307

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

  • 23% Critical Strike +632
  • 15% Haste +662
  • 36% Mastery +680
  • 2% Versatility +98

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 2% Avoidance +76
  • 1% Leech +63
  • 4% 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. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 47
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  2. Crown of the Dark Envoy

    • 1
    Crown of the Dark Envoy icon

  3. Greathelm of Temptation

    • 1
    Greathelm of Temptation icon

  4. Gutcrusher Greathelm

    • 1
    Gutcrusher Greathelm icon

Neck

  1. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 14
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  2. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 13
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  3. Graft of the Domanaar

    • 4
    Graft of the Domanaar icon

  4. Necklace of the Twisting Void

    • 4
    Necklace of the Twisting Void icon

  5. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 4
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

Shoulders

  1. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 44
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

  2. Shoulderplates of Frozen Blood

    • 3
    Shoulderplates of Frozen Blood icon

  3. Amalgamation's Harness

    • 1
    Amalgamation's Harness icon

  4. Light-Judged Spaulders

    • 1
    Light-Judged Spaulders icon

  5. Spaulders of Scorching Ray

    • 1
    Spaulders of Scorching Ray icon

Back

  1. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 21
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  2. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 7
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  3. Fluxweave Cloak

    • 5
    Fluxweave Cloak icon

  4. Soulhunter's Mask

    • 5
    Soulhunter's Mask icon

  5. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 3
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

Chest

  1. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 44
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  2. Arcane Guardian's Shell

    • 2
    Arcane Guardian's Shell icon

  3. Breastplate of Proven Knowledge

    • 2
    Breastplate of Proven Knowledge icon

  4. Blood-Tempered Chestplate

    • Craft
    • 1
    Blood-Tempered Chestplate icon

  5. Frost Wyrm Ribcage

    • 1
    Frost Wyrm Ribcage icon

Wrist

  1. Kasreth's Bindings

    • 12
    Kasreth's Bindings icon

  2. Trollhunter's Bands

    • 11
    Trollhunter's Bands icon

  3. Vambraces of Lost Hope

    • 8
    Vambraces of Lost Hope icon

  4. Light's March Bracers

    • 7
    Light's March Bracers icon

  5. Blood-Tempered Bracers

    • Craft
    • 3
    Blood-Tempered Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 18
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  2. Incarnadine Gauntlets

    • 16
    Incarnadine Gauntlets icon

  3. Voidclaw Gauntlets

    • 9
    Voidclaw Gauntlets icon

  4. Embergrove Grasps

    • 6
    Embergrove Grasps icon

  5. Despondent's Gauntlets

    • 1
    Despondent's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Hara'ti Defender's Greatbelt

    • 11
    Hara'ti Defender's Greatbelt icon

  2. Girdle of the Shadowguard

    • 10
    Girdle of the Shadowguard icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Undaunted Emblem

    • 8
    Luminant Verdict's Undaunted Emblem icon

  4. Hate-Tied Waistchain

    • 7
    Hate-Tied Waistchain icon

  5. Riphook Defender

    • 5
    Riphook Defender icon

Legs

  1. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 44
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  2. Legplates of Lingering Dusk

    • 2
    Legplates of Lingering Dusk icon

  3. Venerated Professor's Greaves

    • 2
    Venerated Professor's Greaves icon

  4. Lightblood Greaves

    • 1
    Lightblood Greaves icon

  5. Lightscarred Cuisses

    • 1
    Lightscarred Cuisses icon

Feet

  1. Footwraps of Ill-Fate

    • 9
    Footwraps of Ill-Fate icon

  2. Rampant Thistlestompers

    • 9
    Rampant Thistlestompers icon

  3. Greaves of the Unformed

    • 7
    Greaves of the Unformed icon

  4. Parasite Stompers

    • 7
    Parasite Stompers icon

  5. Oathsworn Stompers

    • 6
    Oathsworn Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Platinum Star Band

    • 23
    Platinum Star Band icon

  2. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 21
    Omission of Light icon

  3. Bifurcation Band

    • 15
    Bifurcation Band icon

  4. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 15
    Occlusion of Void icon

  5. Bond of Light

    • 6
    Bond of Light icon

Trinkets

  1. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 42
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  2. Heart of Ancient Hunger

    • 26
    Heart of Ancient Hunger icon

  3. Solarflare Prism

    • 11
    Solarflare Prism icon

  4. Crucible of Erratic Energies

    • 8
    Crucible of Erratic Energies icon

  5. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 7
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

Main Hand

  1. Blood Knight's Warblade

    • Craft
    • 44
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  2. Bellamy's Final Judgement

    • 1
    Bellamy's Final Judgement icon

  3. Bloomforged Greataxe

    • Craft
    • 1
    Bloomforged Greataxe icon

  4. Emberdawn Defender

    • 1
    Emberdawn Defender icon

  5. Garfrost's Two-Ton Hammer

    • 1
    Garfrost's Two-Ton Hammer 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. Hunt

    • 44
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  2. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 14
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  3. Blood

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  4. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 1
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  5. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Bracers 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 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 12
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 8
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Rune of Avoidance icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 16
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 9
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 38
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 4
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 48
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 17
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 7
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 7
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 50
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 20
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 8
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 48
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 1
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage 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

    • 35
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 5
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

  4. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 30
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 28
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  3. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 22
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 11
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  5. Quick Amethyst

    • 9
    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 1.

  1. Blood Elf

    • 20
    Blood Elf icon

  2. Dwarf

    • 12
    Dwarf icon

  3. Human

    • 11
    Human icon

  4. Zandalari Troll

    • 4
    Zandalari Troll icon

  5. Tauren

    • 2
    Tauren 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 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 PvE.