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Retribution Paladin RBG PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds 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 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

  1. Bizaro's icon
    1
    Bizaro
    Malganis (US)
    Human | Templar | 260 ilvl
    2307
  2. Азерит's icon
    2
    Азерит
    Galakrond (EU)
    Human | Templar | 242 ilvl
    2279
  3. Saintlaurent's icon
    3
    Saintlaurent
    Demon Soul (US)
    Tauren | Templar | 237 ilvl
    2085
  4. Canonized's icon
    4
    Canonized
    Destromath (US)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 242 ilvl
    1949
  5. Mushy's icon
    5
    Mushy
    Dentarg (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 249 ilvl
    1899

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

  • 10% Critical Strike +39
  • 6% Haste +238
  • 35% Mastery +639
  • 17% Versatility +940

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +26
  • 5% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. 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.

  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 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

  1. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 27
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 19
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 20
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  2. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 18
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  4. Novice Combatant's Necklace

    • 2
    Novice Combatant's Necklace icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Choker

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • Craft
    • 26
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 14
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 12
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 7
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Drape

    • 7
    Galactic Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 24
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 13
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Bracers

    • Set
    • 13
    Galactic Warmonger's Bracers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • Craft
    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 28
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 21
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 30
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 9
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • Craft
    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Clasp

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 30
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 11
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 5
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  4. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Legguards

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 30
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 10
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 60
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 13
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Novice Combatant's Ring

    • 7
    Novice Combatant's Ring icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 31
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 49
    Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe 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. Devouring Banding

    • 54
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 19
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 17
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 3
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  5. B1p, Scorcher Of Souls

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings 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 Rated Battlegrounds during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 19
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 9
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 20
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 10
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 22
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 17
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 38
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 4
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 29
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 37
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 22
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 17
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 37
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 5
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 5
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 2
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Eversong Diamond

  1. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 4
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 88
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  2. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 56
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 30
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 11
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  5. Masterful Lapis

    • 11
    Masterful Lapis icon

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 Midnight Season 1.

  1. Human

    • 22
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 16
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

  4. Zandalari Troll

    • 3
    Zandalari Troll icon

  5. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 3
    Dark Iron Dwarf 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 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 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 PvP.