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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1MorffoRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl2242 -
2АзеритGalakrond (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 701 ilvl2169 -
3CheddáTichondrius (US)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 682 ilvl2140 -
4RoykiTuralyon (EU)Human | Templar | 708 ilvl2134 -
5SrperezosoTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 682 ilvl2132
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6CassîanAmanthul (EU)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 705 ilvl2109 -
7BelovisDurotan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 712 ilvl2035 -
8WudatmouthdoSargeras (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Templar | 688 ilvl2008 -
9CanonizedDestromath (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 691 ilvl1993 -
10ConnextionTerenas (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 691 ilvl1990
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11BizaroMalganis (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 705 ilvl1975 -
12DeovenhtRagnaros (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl1970 -
13VladdJubeithos (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl1970 -
14LyberiaStormrage (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl1967 -
15ValorencéWyrmrest Accord (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 684 ilvl1950
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16БарсDeepholm (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 682 ilvl1941 -
17CheeverNerzhul (US)Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl1938 -
18CanizzleDestromath (US)Earthen | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl1911 -
19IrurneHyjal (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl1897 -
20PlatcrowZuljin (US)Tauren | Templar | 688 ilvl1896
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21MarexAntonidas (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 683 ilvl1894 -
22MarvinceoStormreaver (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 688 ilvl1890 -
23ToshiakoDrakkari (US)Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 679 ilvl1883 -
24IsoraTwisting Nether (EU)Blood Elf | Templar | 681 ilvl1876 -
25HolyboomerIllidan (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 714 ilvl1864
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26ElitestHyjal (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 717 ilvl1858 -
27DegenretphilOutland (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl1857 -
28KarakoffStormrage (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 676 ilvl1856 -
29MarcéloDrakkari (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 677 ilvl1854 -
30БанханDeepholm (EU)Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl1852
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31LoadedragTichondrius (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl1847 -
32KatehudsønTichondrius (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 687 ilvl1846 -
33TexxiBlackrock (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 698 ilvl1839 -
34СириусвальдLich King (EU)Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl1838 -
35DeèjayAntonidas (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 681 ilvl1834
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36MichingonDrakkari (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 713 ilvl1829 -
37ZzloudDarksorrow (EU)Tauren | Templar | 697 ilvl1821 -
38RefléxZirkel Des Cenarius (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 697 ilvl1820 -
39TheoryArthas (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 678 ilvl1816 -
40NecrohajkTichondrius (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 690 ilvl1813
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41PùmaEmerald Dream (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 673 ilvl1806 -
42LennetthRagnaros (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 719 ilvl1798 -
43MortaluxArea 52 (US)Dark Iron Dwarf | Templar | 694 ilvl1789 -
44SilvashDalaran (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 692 ilvl1787 -
45AmberkåBurning Legion (EU)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 718 ilvl1780
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46TreizeroRavencrest (EU)Earthen | Herald Of The Sun | 718 ilvl1774 -
47AeliankaStormscale (EU)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 686 ilvl1773 -
48LionsbladeMoon Guard (US)Human | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl1761 -
49JacksBleeding Hollow (US)Human | Templar | 671 ilvl1759 -
50AknightsfuryMannoroth (US)Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 696 ilvl1758
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
- 13% Critical Strike +2665
- 8% Haste +5423
- 51% Mastery +18152
- 26% Versatility +19962
Stat priority
- Versatility
- Mastery
- Haste
- Critical Strike
Additional Minor Stats
- 0% Avoidance +22
- 1% Leech +1308
- 5% 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.
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
Neck
Shoulders
Chest
Wrist
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
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.
Wrist
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
Prismatic
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.