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Retribution Paladin Solo Shuffle PvP Guide for TWW Season 2

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP build guide for Solo Shuffle Arenas 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

  1. Donwone's icon
    1
    Donwone
    Aegwynn (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 634 ilvl
    2835
  2. Vtrx's icon
    2
    Vtrx
    Sargeras (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 636 ilvl
    2800
  3. Tac's icon
    3
    Tac
    Naxxramas (EU)
    Tauren | Herald Of The Sun | 638 ilvl
    2792
  4. Mcweedy's icon
    4
    Mcweedy
    Aegwynn (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 653 ilvl
    2784
  5. Leonelmessi's icon
    5
    Leonelmessi
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 635 ilvl
    2775

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

  • +898
    10% Critical Strike
  • +5307
    8% Haste
  • +12909
    41% Mastery
  • +19028
    24% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +44
    0% Avoidance
  • +1488
    1% Leech
  • +0
    5% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Solo Shuffle Arenas. 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:

  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

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 Solo Shuffle.

Head

  1. Aureate Sentry's Pledge icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Pledge
    50

Neck

  1. Prized Gladiator's Amulet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Amulet
    41
  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet icon
    Algari Competitor's Amulet
    9

Shoulders

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons
    35
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons
    10
  3. Prized Warmonger's Spaulders icon
    Prized Warmonger's Spaulders
    5

Back

  1. Prized Gladiator's Shawl icon
    Prized Gladiator's Shawl
    43
  2. Prized Warmonger's Drape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Drape
    3
  3. Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon
    Algari Competitor's Cloth Cloak
    2
  4. Prized Warmonger's Cape icon
    Prized Warmonger's Cape
    2

Chest

  1. Aureate Sentry's Encasement icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Encasement
    50

Wrist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
    21
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers
    19
  3. Prized Warmonger's Bracers icon
    Prized Warmonger's Bracers
    7
  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Armguards
    2
  5. Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Vambraces
    1

Hands

  1. Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Gauntlets
    50

Waist

  1. Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Girdle
    40
  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard
    8
  3. Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt
    1
  4. Prized Warmonger's Clasp icon
    Prized Warmonger's Clasp
    1

Legs

  1. Aureate Sentry's Legguards icon
    Set
    Aureate Sentry's Legguards
    50

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Craft
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons
    46
  2. Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon
    Prized Gladiator's Plate Warboots
    4

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet icon
    Algari Competitor's Signet
    57
  2. Prized Gladiator's Signet icon
    Prized Gladiator's Signet
    34
  3. Prized Gladiator's Ring icon
    Prized Gladiator's Ring
    8
  4. Ritual Bone Band icon
    Ritual Bone Band
    1

Trinkets

  1. Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
    48
  2. Prized Gladiator's Medallion icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Medallion
    43
  3. Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity
    7
  4. Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon
    Set
    Prized Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity
    1
  5. Prized Gladiator's Emblem icon
    Set
    Prized Gladiator's Emblem
    1

Main Hand

  1. Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw icon
    Prized Gladiator's Greatsaw
    47
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword
    3

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 Solo Shuffle.

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Elemental Focusing Lens
    95
  2. Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon
    Ascendance
    2
  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon
    Writhing Armor Banding
    2

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 Solo Shuffle builds.

Head

  1. Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound icon
    Lesser Rune of Gushing Wound
    22
  2. Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual icon
    Lesser Rune of the Void Ritual
    16
  3. Lesser Rune of the Twisted Appendage icon
    Lesser Rune of the Twisted Appendage
    3

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs icon
    Chant of Leeching Fangs
    29
  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity
    15
  3. Chant of Winged Grace icon
    Chant of Winged Grace
    2

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance icon
    Crystalline Radiance
    46
  2. Oathsworn's Strength icon
    Oathsworn's Strength
    3
  3. Sustained Strength icon
    Sustained Strength
    1

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed icon
    +1000 Speed
    26
  2. +2040 Leech icon
    +2040 Leech
    21
  3. +1090 Avoidance icon
    +1090 Avoidance
    1

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit icon
    Stormbound Armor Kit
    49
  2. Charged Armor Kit icon
    Charged Armor Kit
    1

Feet

  1. Scout's March icon
    Scout's March
    36
  2. Defender's March icon
    Defender's March
    8
  3. Plainsrunner's Breeze icon
    Plainsrunner's Breeze
    3

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility icon
    +315 Versatility
    92
  2. Cursed Mastery icon
    Cursed Mastery
    4
  3. +160 Mastery icon
    +160 Mastery
    1

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power icon
    Authority of Radiant Power
    48
  2. Oathsworn's Tenacity icon
    Oathsworn's Tenacity
    1
  3. Stormrider's Fury icon
    Stormrider's Fury
    1

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 Solo Shuffle.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone icon
    Enduring Bloodstone
    41
  2. Cognitive Bloodstone icon
    Cognitive Bloodstone
    8

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire icon
    Masterful Sapphire
    294
  2. Versatile Onyx icon
    Versatile Onyx
    25
  3. Masterful Emerald icon
    Masterful Emerald
    1
  4. Quick Onyx icon
    Quick Onyx
    1
  5. Versatile Emerald icon
    Versatile Emerald
    1

Tinker

  1. icon
    17
  2. Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret icon
    Tinker: Alarm-O-Turret
    1
  3. Tinker: Polarity Amplifier icon
    Tinker: Polarity Amplifier
    1

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 Solo Shuffle Arenas.

  1. Human icon
    Human
    34
  2. Tauren icon
    Tauren
    7
  3. Dark Iron Dwarf icon
    Dark Iron Dwarf
    5
  4. Draenei icon
    Draenei
    1
  5. Zandalari Troll icon
    Zandalari Troll
    1

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 Solo Shuffle guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Retribution Paladins in Solo Shuffle, 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.