RBG Retribution Paladin

Retribution Paladin
Season 3
50 characters
1685 - 2153

Discover the art of building a PvP Retribution Paladin designed to excel in RBG in World of Warcraft Dragonflight 10.2. This guide provides you with a comprehensive blueprint to create a character that can hold its own in the fierce competition.

Updated , this guide distills the build of the top 50 Retribution Paladins across the leaderboards in the US, EU, KR, and TW regions. The players' ratings range from 1685 to 2153, with Furylolz from Tichondrius (US) currently reigning as the top RBG Retribution Paladin.

The guide factors in each character's equipment type, specialization history, and connection frequency, ensuring you have the most accurate and current information at your disposal.

Top Retribution Paladins

  1. 1
    Furylolz
    Tichondrius (US)
    473 ilvl
    2153
  2. 2
    Lilrich
    Sargeras (US)
    446 ilvl
    2068
  3. 3
    Notae
    Icecrown (US)
    456 ilvl
    2036
  4. 4
    Retro
    Magtheridon (US)
    447 ilvl
    1953
  5. 5
    Brittish
    Stormrage (US)
    437 ilvl
    1948

Stat Priority

Stats are fundamental in shaping character abilities and gameplay in World of Warcraft. Present in most equipment, enhancements, and consumables, these attributes can notably boost Retribution Paladins prowess in RBG confrontations. The key stats to concentrate on are:

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

In addition, items occasionally offer minor stats. Although their occurrence is rare and random, Speed stands out as a desirable attribute that can augment Retribution Paladins' effectiveness:

  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Comprehending these stats is key to optimizing your Retribution Paladin for RBG confrontations.

Main Stat Priority
+353
9% Critical Strike
+2489
19% Haste
+3403
31% Mastery
+6446
31% Versatility
  1. Versatility
  2. Mastery
  3. Haste
  4. Critical Strike
Minor Stat Priority
+8
0% Avoidance
+124
1% Leech
+393
8% Speed
  1. Speed
  2. Leech
  3. Avoidance

Races

Each race in World of Warcraft carries distinct traits, conferring potential advantages in gameplay. Currently, the top choice for Retribution Paladin in RBG is the mighty Human race.

In the current climate of cross-faction play, restrictions on race selection have significantly diminished, affording players the freedom to choose the race that offers the most potent racial abilities for their Retribution Paladin.

  1. Human
    24
  2. Dark Iron Dwarf
    8
  3. Blood Elf
    8
  4. Tauren
    7
  5. Zandalari Troll
    2

Class Talents

Talents are the main element defining a character's build, significantly influencing the playstyle by adding, modifying, and enhancing character abilities and behaviors. They are crucial in shaping how a character functions in RBG scenarios.

Class talents represent a common tree shared across all Paladin specializations. These talents provide foundational skills and enhancements that are essential and universal to the Paladin class. They offer a range of abilities that lay the groundwork for a Paladin's overall capabilities, regardless of the chosen specialization.

The following tree reproduces the in-game class talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.

Specialization Talents

Specialization talents constitute a specialized tree, providing Retribution Paladins with unique abilities and enhancements tailored to their combat style.

The following tree reproduces the in-game specialization talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.

PvP Talents

PvP talents are specifically tailored for player-versus-player combat scenarios. Activated in arenas, battlegrounds, and the open world with war mode enabled, these talents are designed to optimize a Retribution Paladin's performance in PvP encounters. They provide specialized enhancements and strategies that give players an edge in combat against other players, reflecting the unique demands of PvP gameplay.

The following tree reproduces the in-game pvp talents disposition as a heatmap. Each color represents the usage frequency and general recommendation level of the talents:

  • Legendary : Represents the most frequently used talents. These are highly recommended for optimal performance.
  • Epic : Indicates talents that are widely used but offer flexibility for alternative choices. Useful in specific scenarios or personal preference.
  • Talents without color: Talents less commonly selected. They are typically chosen to fill necessary slots for advancing to the next tier and may not offer significant value in most situations.

Equipment

Equipment is the cornerstone of a character's strength in World of Warcraft. The most potent gear can often be found in the Great Vault, obtained through the rigors of Mythic+ dungeons, or won in the trials of Mythic raids. PvP vendors serve as the primary source for PvP equipment, while the Crafting Orders system provides another avenue for securing powerful gear.

The list that follows enumerates the top equipment items for each of a Retribution Paladin's equipment slots. These selections have been carefully curated to enhance your prowess in RBG.

Head

  1. set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Barbute
    31
  2. Primal Molten Helm
    7
  3. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Helm
    5
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Helm
    5
  5. Infurious Helm of Vengeance
    2

Neck

  1. Verdant Aspirant's Pendant
    30
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
    17
  3. Verdant Combatant's Jeweled Amulet
    2
  4. Eye of the Rising Flame
    1

Shoulders

  1. set
    Hellbloom Spaulders
    18
  2. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons
    12
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    7
  4. Primal Molten Pauldrons
    6
  5. set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Ailettes
    6

Back

  1. Hellbloom Cape
    13
  2. Hellbloom Drape
    9
  3. Verdant Aspirant's Cape
    7
  4. Verdant Aspirant's Greatcloak
    6
  5. Undulating Sporecloak
    5

Chest

  1. set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Warplate
    41
  2. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Armor
    4
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
    2
  4. Allied Chestplate of Generosity
    1
  5. Primal Molten Breastplate
    1

Wrist

  1. set
    Hellbloom Bracers
    36
  2. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Cuffs
    7
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    4
  4. Agonizing Manacles
    1
  5. Vigilant Protector's Bracers
    1

Hands

  1. set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Jeweled Gauntlets
    38
  2. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Handguards
    7
  3. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Handguards
    3
  4. set
    Hellbloom Gauntlets
    2

Waist

  1. set
    Hellbloom Clasp
    19
  2. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Girdle
    13
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    7
  4. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    6
  5. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt
    2

Legs

  1. set
    Zealous Pyreknight's Cuisses
    32
  2. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves
    7
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Tasses
    5
  4. Primal Molten Legplates
    2
  5. Arctic Warden's Legplates
    1

Feet

  1. Infurious Warboots of Impunity
    48
  2. Verdant Aspirant's Plate Warboots
    1
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    1

Rings

  1. Verdant Aspirant's Signet
    43
  2. Verdant Aspirant's Ring
    25
  3. Verdant Gladiator's Signet
    14
  4. Verdant Combatant's Jeweled Signet
    5
  5. Verdant Gladiator's Ring
    5

Trinkets

  1. set
    Verdant Aspirant's Medallion
    36
  2. set
    Verdant Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    32
  3. set
    Verdant Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity
    14
  4. set
    Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    8
  5. set
    Verdant Aspirant's Emblem
    4

Main Hand

  1. Verdant Gladiator's Greatsword
    29
  2. Hellbloom Impaler
    13
  3. Verdant Aspirant's Halberd
    6
  4. Ravencrest's Wrath
    1
  5. Whitefin Axe
    1

Embellishments

Embellishments are unique effects that can be added to crafted items, either as predefined elements in recipes or through an optional embellishment reagent, creating embellished gear. These enhancements diversify and amplify characters' capabilities.

Given that only a maximum of 2 embellished items can be equipped at a time, here are the best embellishments for Retribution Paladins in RBG.

  1. Mettle
    48
  2. Verdant Conduit
    15
  3. Undulating Sporecloak
    5
  4. Blue Silken Lining
    2
  5. Infurious Vengeance
    2

Enchantments

Enchantments are enhancements that significantly amplify the power of your equipment in World of Warcraft. Crafted using the Enchanting, Leatherworking, and Blacksmithing professions, or procured from the auction house, these upgrades provide a substantial boost to your character's abilities.

Enchantments can be applied to a wide array of items, including the Back, Chest, Wrist, Waist, Legs, Rings, Feet, Main Hand, and Off Hand gear.

Highlighted below are the most effective enchantments for Retribution Paladins in RBG, each carefully selected to greatly bolster your combat effectiveness.

Back

  1. Homebound Speed
    27
  2. Regenerative Leech
    19
  3. +125 Speed
    1

Chest

  1. Waking Stats
    29
  2. Sustained Strength
    19

Wrist

  1. +200 Speed
    27
  2. +200 Leech
    19

Waist

  1. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    13
  2. Shadowed Belt Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Fierce Armor Kit
    36
  2. Lambent Armor Kit
    4
  3. Fierce Armor Kit
    2

Feet

  1. Plainsrunner's Breeze
    42
  2. Watcher's Loam
    6

Rings

  1. +82 Versatility
    50
  2. +82 Mastery
    38
  3. +82 Haste
    4

Main Hand

  1. Sophic Devotion
    47
  2. Earthen Writ
    1

Gems

Gems are expertly crafted jewels that can enhance your equipment stats in World of Warcraft. Developed using the Jewelcrafting profession, these can also be procured from the auction house.

These precious stones can be socketed into Head, Neck, Wrist, Waist, and Rings items that feature a Prismatic socket. Items can be imbued with a socket using an obtainable item that costs 6 Tokens of Merit from the Great Vault.

Additionally, a Neck item can be endowed with up to three sockets by using different qualities of the Tiered Medallion Setting , which can also be crafted via the Jewelcrafting profession or purchased from the auction house.

Highlighted below are the top-notch gem choices for Retribution Paladin in RBG, each one carefully selected to maximize your combat effectiveness.

  1. Zen Malygite
    73
  2. Zen Neltharite
    50
  3. Keen Neltharite
    11
  4. Keen Ysemerald
    6
  5. Resplendent Illimited Diamond
    6