
Retribution Paladin RBG PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.
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 11.2 competitive RBG.
Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.
Top RBG Retribution Paladins
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1CanonizedDestromath (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 671 ilvl1867
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2TonystarkzjrTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 665 ilvl1750
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3БанханDeepholm (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 660 ilvl1747
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4BelovisDurotan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 693 ilvl1700
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5HolymoollyIllidan (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 675 ilvl1698
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6СириусвальдLich King (EU)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 660 ilvl1682
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7LinaslayerMalganis (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 669 ilvl1675
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8IsoraTwisting Nether (EU)Blood Elf | Templar | 665 ilvl1673
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9PixilzSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 671 ilvl1657
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10VerloxMoon Guard (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl1648
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11WudatmouthdoSargeras (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Templar | 662 ilvl1615
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12VenanoBloodhoof (US)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl1605
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13AknightsfuryMannoroth (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl1604
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14GåbrîelEmerald Dream (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 664 ilvl1603
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15VladdJubeithos (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl1600
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16CheeverNerzhul (US)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl1573
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17MarcéloDrakkari (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl1573
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18KeenånThrall (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 664 ilvl1569
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19CheddáTichondrius (US)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl1555
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20SerinosZuljin (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 696 ilvl1553
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21RefléxZirkel Des Cenarius (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 666 ilvl1553
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22БлэквиллHowling Fjord (EU)Blood Elf | Templar | 697 ilvl1551
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23MaaelaTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 667 ilvl1548
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24RichandrareIllidan (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 661 ilvl1545
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25DubjamIllidan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl1543
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26ОнлигодкхSoulflayer (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 667 ilvl1537
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27SilvashDalaran (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl1530
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28BubbleftwCairne (US)Blood Elf | Templar | 652 ilvl1526
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29RoykiTuralyon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 702 ilvl1523
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30SáyneNagrand (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 700 ilvl1523
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31KarakoffStormrage (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 655 ilvl1513
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32ColdzeroxRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl1513
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33AmberkåBurning Legion (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 699 ilvl1509
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34AknîghtsfuryMannoroth (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 659 ilvl1507
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35TáschenlampéBlackmoore (EU)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 670 ilvl1504
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36MakutTarren Mill (EU)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 664 ilvl1488
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37NiqhtsongKilrogg (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 696 ilvl1487
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38PùmaEmerald Dream (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 655 ilvl1477
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39BizaroMalganis (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 686 ilvl1343
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40JudgejudýBarthilas (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl1338
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41AurkenRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl1333
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42MarexAntonidas (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 654 ilvl1333
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43IdareyouZuluhed (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 666 ilvl1330
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44ConnextionTerenas (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 658 ilvl1330
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45JètzzQuelthalas (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 689 ilvl1328
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46BloodyRagnaros (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl1324
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47HolycrapBalnazzar (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 655 ilvl1314
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48VuttonFrostmourne (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 663 ilvl1309
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49SackandlickBurning Blade (EU)Lightforged Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl1282
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 +868
- 6% Haste +3970
- 49% Mastery +17080
- 26% Versatility +20302
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +52
- 1% Leech +944
- 3% Speed +0
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talent Build
Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Retribution Paladins.
- Most used talents, strongly recommended!
- Frequently used talents, offer flexibility or suit personal preference.
- Rarely used talents, usually chosen to unlock deeper rows in the tree.
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Best-in-Slot Gear for RBG
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 Rated Battlegrounds.
Head
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Trinkets
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.
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 Rated Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.
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 Rated Battlegrounds.
Algari Diamond
Fiber
Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin RBG
Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Rated Battlegrounds.
These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in The War Within Season 3.
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 RBG PvP guide created?
This guide compiles live data from the top Retribution Paladins in Rated 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 The War Within Season 3 and Patch 11.2.
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.