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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. Âra's icon
    1
    Âra
    Blackhand (EU)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 339 ilvl
    4315
  2. Khumi's icon
    2
    Khumi
    Ragnaros (US)
    Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 339 ilvl
    4278
  3. Tracer's icon
    3
    Tracer
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 339 ilvl
    4263
  4. Pinkpony's icon
    4
    Pinkpony
    Haomarush (US)
    Dwarf | Templar | 338 ilvl
    4261
  5. Primarîus's icon
    5
    Primarîus
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 339 ilvl
    4256

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

  • 32% Critical Strike +1039
  • 20% Haste +788
  • 51% Mastery +1185
  • 2% Versatility +126

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +191
  • 1% Leech +43
  • 3% 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. Corroded Hulk's Skullcap

    • 6
    Corroded Hulk's Skullcap icon

Neck

  1. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 50
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

Shoulders

  1. Pauldrons of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 42
    Pauldrons of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Spellbreaker's Mantle

    • 6
    Spellbreaker's Mantle icon

  3. Swelling Sea Spaulders

    • 2
    Swelling Sea Spaulders icon

Back

  1. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 28
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  2. Cloak of the Consecrated Flame

    • 11
    Cloak of the Consecrated Flame icon

  3. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 10
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  4. Pyrewalker's Mantle

    • 1
    Pyrewalker's Mantle icon

Chest

  1. Bulwark of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 49
    Bulwark of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Spellbreaker's Shelter

    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Shelter icon

Wrist

  1. Spellbreaker's Bracers

    • Craft
    • 43
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Shellbound Bracers

    • 6
    Shellbound Bracers icon

  3. Bracers of the Consecrated Flame

    • 1
    Bracers of the Consecrated Flame icon

Hands

  1. Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 38
    Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Spellbreaker's Resolve

    • Craft
    • 10
    Spellbreaker's Resolve icon

  3. Bonds of the Hash'ura

    • 1
    Bonds of the Hash'ura icon

  4. Pledgebearer's Gauntlets

    • 1
    Pledgebearer's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Girdle of Toxic Regret

    • 31
    Girdle of Toxic Regret icon

  2. Waistguard of the Consecrated Flame

    • 9
    Waistguard of the Consecrated Flame icon

  3. Fanged Brute's Greatbelt

    • 4
    Fanged Brute's Greatbelt icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Girdle

    • 4
    Spellbreaker's Girdle icon

  5. Forgotten Grotto Girdle

    • 1
    Forgotten Grotto Girdle icon

Legs

  1. Greaves of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 49
    Greaves of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Chausses of Unbound Rancor

    • 1
    Chausses of Unbound Rancor icon

Feet

  1. Spellbreaker's March

    • Craft
    • 16
    Spellbreaker's March icon

  2. Scaled Fiend's Warboots

    • 14
    Scaled Fiend's Warboots icon

  3. Greatboots of the Consecrated Flame

    • 13
    Greatboots of the Consecrated Flame icon

  4. Entombed Cultist's Sabatons

    • 6
    Entombed Cultist's Sabatons icon

  5. Pledgebearer's Sabatons

    • 1
    Pledgebearer's Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Band of the Swarmcaller

    • 46
    Band of the Swarmcaller icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 30
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Vile Alchemist's Band

    • 6
    Vile Alchemist's Band icon

  4. Sickening Signet of Atroxus

    • 5
    Sickening Signet of Atroxus icon

  5. Charged Sandstone Band

    • 4
    Charged Sandstone Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Voracious Heart of Ula'tek

    • 48
    Voracious Heart of Ula'tek icon

  2. Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique

    • Set
    • 40
    Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique icon

  3. Twisted Horror's Tendril

    • 10
    Twisted Horror's Tendril icon

  4. Gebbo's Bottomless Bag

    • 1
    Gebbo's Bottomless Bag icon

  5. Glorious Crusader's Keepsake

    • 1
    Glorious Crusader's Keepsake icon

Main Hand

  1. Maze-roa, Warlord's Fury

    • Set
    • 42
    Maze-roa, Warlord's Fury icon

  2. Lu'selama, Light's Justice

    • 5
    Lu'selama, Light's Justice icon

  3. Caustic Keeper-Crusher

    • 2
    Caustic Keeper-Crusher icon

  4. Malignant Toothed Edge

    • 1
    Malignant Toothed Edge 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 45
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 30
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 25
    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 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 48
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 2
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 47
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 49
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 1
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Hands

  1. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx

    • 10
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Eye of the Lynx icon

  2. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes

    • 9
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Falco Strikes icon

  3. Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave

    • 5
    Ancient Hash'ey Battle Art: Heat Wave icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 46
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Sunfire Silk Spellthread

    • 4
    Sunfire Silk Spellthread icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 45
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 5
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 90
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 6
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity

    • 2
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 47
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 1
    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.

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

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 49
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  2. Powerful Eversong Diamond

    • 1
    Powerful Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 164
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  2. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 39
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  3. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 11
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Quick Amethyst

    • 9
    Flawless Quick Amethyst icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 8
    Flawless Masterful Garnet 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

    • 33
    Dwarf icon

  2. Human

    • 7
    Human icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 7
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 2
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Draenei

    • 1
    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.