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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

  1. Royki's icon
    1
    Royki
    Turalyon (EU)
    Human | Templar | 703 ilvl
    2003
  2. Canonized's icon
    2
    Canonized
    Destromath (US)
    Blood Elf | Herald Of The Sun | 680 ilvl
    2002
  3. Wudatmouthdo's icon
    3
    Wudatmouthdo
    Sargeras (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 685 ilvl
    1959
  4. Maegör's icon
    4
    Maegör
    Moon Guard (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 672 ilvl
    1950
  5. Cheddá's icon
    5
    Cheddá
    Tichondrius (US)
    Zandalari Troll | Herald Of The Sun | 667 ilvl
    1939

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

  • 12% Critical Strike +1846
  • 8% Haste +5413
  • 49% Mastery +16893
  • 26% Versatility +20263

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +11
  • 1% Leech +1255
  • 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. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 43
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Faceplate

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Faceplate icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 34
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  4. Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship

    • 1
    Amulet of Earthen Craftsmanship icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 43
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 4
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 46
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Cape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Cape icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Warmonger's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  2. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 13
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Cuirass

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Cuirass icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 38
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 4
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 28
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 7
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Gauntlets

    • 3
    Astral Warmonger's Gauntlets icon

  5. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 27
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 14
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 27
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 8
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 6
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Legguards

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Legguards icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 27
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 7
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  5. Stompers of the Lucent Battalion

    • 2
    Stompers of the Lucent Battalion icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • 83
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 43
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 37
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 11
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 3
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 50
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword 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. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 82
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  3. Concealed Chaos Component

    • 3
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  4. Duskthread Lining

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  5. Pouch Of Pocket Grenades

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons 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 The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 24
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 19
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +665 Leech

    • 1
    +665 Leech icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 38
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 4
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 2
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 23
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 16
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +650 Speed

    • 4
    +650 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Zandalari Surveying icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 33
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Charged Armor Kit

    • 5
    Charged Armor Kit icon

  3. Defender's Armor Kit

    • 2
    Defender's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 30
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 9
    Defender's March icon

  3. Cavalry's March

    • 2
    Cavalry's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 48
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. +315 Mastery

    • 21
    +315 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 15
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 43
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 3
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Authority of Storms

    • 1
    Authority of Storms icon

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

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 34
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 4
    Determined Bloodstone icon

  3. Elusive Blasphemite

    • 3
    Elusive Blasphemite icon

  4. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 2
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 20
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 19
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Dexterous Fiber

    • 2
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  4. Pure Precise Fiber

    • 2
    Pure Precise Fiber icon

  5. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 112
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 52
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 15
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Masterful Emerald

    • 7
    Masterful Emerald icon

  5. Quick Onyx

    • 7
    Quick Onyx 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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Human

    • 24
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 10
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 6
    Tauren icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Zandalari Troll

    • 3
    Zandalari Troll 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 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.