
Retribution Paladin RBG PvP Guide for TWW Season 2
Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP build guide for Rated Battlegrounds in The War Within Season 2.
Using data from the top 50 Retribution Paladins across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.
Top Retribution Paladins
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1HooleohAggramar (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl2320
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2MorfgoreRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 669 ilvl2228
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3DescentDarksorrow (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 652 ilvl2107
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4АзеритGalakrond (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 649 ilvl2095
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5CheddáTichondrius (US)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl2000
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6MichingonDrakkari (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl1983
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7MëzìTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl1964
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8CöldëySilvermoon (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 641 ilvl1908
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9CheeverrSargeras (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 641 ilvl1903
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10GeospawnTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 633 ilvl1886
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11BlaçkrowTarren Mill (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 652 ilvl1885
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12SpörTichondrius (US)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl1877
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13CanonizedDestromath (US)Blood Elf | Templar | 633 ilvl1874
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14ÃlexanderQuelthalas (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 658 ilvl1867
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15HolymoollyIllidan (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 639 ilvl1857
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16MorrfoRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl1854
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17InsigniaMoon Guard (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 628 ilvl1847
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18PlatcrowZuljin (US)Tauren | Templar | 643 ilvl1824
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19TonxsyZuljin (US)Lightforged Draenei | Templar | 641 ilvl1818
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20MarexAntonidas (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl1811
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21HolyboomerIllidan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 647 ilvl1810
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22MoonshadoowAerie Peak (US)Tauren | Templar | 640 ilvl1790
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23LennetthRagnaros (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 668 ilvl1774
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24EuphhxddTichondrius (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 629 ilvl1773
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25ElitestHyjal (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 667 ilvl1773
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26EzerecSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl1770
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27FinityZuljin (US)Blood Elf | Templar | 671 ilvl1768
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28ElfieelfWyrmrest Accord (US)Blood Elf | Templar | 637 ilvl1768
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29PaldruinRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl1761
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30VladdJubeithos (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 637 ilvl1758
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31LobofkaSpinebreaker (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl1746
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32GåbrîelEmerald Dream (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 632 ilvl1742
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33KorbachDalaran (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl1737
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34PalasnjikovDefias Brotherhood (EU)Blood Elf | Templar | 660 ilvl1736
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35ErnsCenarion Circle (US)Human | Templar | 635 ilvl1735
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36ConkerMalganis (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl1728
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37KeenånThrall (US)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl1723
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38ToshiakoDrakkari (US)Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 632 ilvl1717
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39RukkásWyrmrest Accord (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 651 ilvl1714
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40AmberkåBurning Legion (EU)Human | Templar | 664 ilvl1712
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41AusterionQuelthalas (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl1710
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42LvladenSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl1709
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43MaatzzeerDalaran (EU)Human | Templar | 637 ilvl1707
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44LinaslayerMalganis (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 648 ilvl1701
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45ZékariasArchimonde (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 662 ilvl1696
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46RetiquetteSargeras (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 642 ilvl1695
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47BubbleftwCairne (US)Blood Elf | Templar | 631 ilvl1695
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48KfcbopRavencrest (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl1683
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49БанханDeepholm (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 643 ilvl1681
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50HolyheadbuttSilvermoon (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 657 ilvl1677
Stats
Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.
Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.
Secondary Stats
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+120511% Critical Strike
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+52518% Haste
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+1446644% Mastery
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+1704422% Versatility
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Minor Stats
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+580% Avoidance
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+10681% Leech
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+05% Speed
Stat priority
- Leech
- Avoidance
- Speed
Talents
Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Rated Battlegrounds. This section highlights the most popular Retribution Paladin class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Season 2.
Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:
- 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.
Best In Slot Gear
Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.
Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for RBG.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Back
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Embellishments
Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.
Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Retribution Paladin builds for RBG.
Enchantments
Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.
These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Season 2 RBG builds.
Gems
Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.
Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.
Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated RBG.
Algari Diamond
Prismatic
Tinker
Races
Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.
These races are most often chosen for their edge in Rated Battlegrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.
How is this Retribution Paladin RBG guide created?
The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Retribution Paladins in RBG, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Season 2.
How often is the information updated?
The data is refreshed every 12 hours.
Why is this called a guide?
It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.
Is this guide good for beginners?
Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.
Why is my character not listed in the top section?
Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.