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Templar Retribution Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for Midnight Pre-Season

Welcome to Murlok’s Templar Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Pre-Season.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Templar 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 Blitz.

Data is refreshed every 8 hours via Blizzard’s Battle.net API to ensure accuracy and up-to-date insights.

Top Blitz Templar Retribution Paladins

  1. Loker's icon
    1
    Loker
    Auchindoun (EU)
    Dwarf | Templar | 240 ilvl
    3744
  2. Dananas's icon
    2
    Dananas
    Draenor (EU)
    Tauren | Templar | 240 ilvl
    3697
  3. Pinkbimbo's icon
    3
    Pinkbimbo
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 240 ilvl
    3696
  4. Gankâ's icon
    4
    Gankâ
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 217 ilvl
    3679
  5. Beyönd's icon
    5
    Beyönd
    Quelthalas (US)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 239 ilvl
    3608

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 +62
  • 5% Haste +219
  • 28% Mastery +418
  • 14% Versatility +777

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +1
  • 0% Leech +16
  • 1% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Blitz Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Templar 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 Blitz

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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 38
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Faceplate

    • Set
    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Faceplate icon

  3. Silvermoon Suncrest

    • 4
    Silvermoon Suncrest icon

  4. Elegant Artisan's Fishing Hat

    • 1
    Elegant Artisan's Fishing Hat icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard icon

Neck

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 44
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  2. Amani Heartstring Pendant

    • 2
    Amani Heartstring Pendant icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  4. Light-Bleached Amulet

    • 1
    Light-Bleached Amulet icon

  5. Pendant of Malefic Fury

    • 1
    Pendant of Malefic Fury icon

Shoulders

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 31
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders

    • Set
    • 9
    Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon

  4. Steelbark Shoulderguards

    • 2
    Steelbark Shoulderguards icon

  5. Blood-Tempered Pauldrons

    • 1
    Blood-Tempered Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 23
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Drape

    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Drape icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Cloak

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Cloak icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Cloak

    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Cloak icon

Chest

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 43
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Cuirass

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Cuirass icon

  3. Alndust-Coated Carapace

    • 1
    Alndust-Coated Carapace icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Chestplate

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Chestplate icon

  5. Sentinel Challenger's Prize

    • 1
    Sentinel Challenger's Prize icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 37
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Bracers

    • Set
    • 7
    Galactic Warmonger's Bracers icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Light-Scorched Vambraces

    • 1
    Light-Scorched Vambraces icon

  5. Overseer's Vambraces

    • 1
    Overseer's Vambraces icon

Hands

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 34
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 11
    Galactic Warmonger's Gauntlets icon

  3. Despondent's Gauntlets

    • 1
    Despondent's Gauntlets icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets icon

  5. Gauntlets of the Inoculated

    • 1
    Gauntlets of the Inoculated icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 38
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Clasp

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Clasp icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt icon

  4. Autumn's Boon Belt

    • 1
    Autumn's Boon Belt icon

  5. Blood-Tempered Greatbelt

    • 1
    Blood-Tempered Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 43
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Legguards

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Legguards icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Legguards

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Legguards icon

  4. Legplates of Lingering Dusk

    • 1
    Legplates of Lingering Dusk icon

  5. Light-Blighted Legguards

    • 1
    Light-Blighted Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 31
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons

    • Set
    • 13
    Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 3
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Oathsworn Stompers

    • 1
    Oathsworn Stompers icon

  5. Rampant Thistlestompers

    • 1
    Rampant Thistlestompers icon

Rings

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 45
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 41
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Band

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Band icon

  4. Bifurcation Band

    • 2
    Bifurcation Band icon

  5. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 2
    Omission of Light icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 44
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 34
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 17
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Novice Combatant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 2
    Novice Combatant's Medallion icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Halberd

    • 45
    Galactic Aspirant's Halberd icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatsword

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatsword icon

  3. Preyseeker's Falchion

    • 1
    Preyseeker's Falchion icon

  4. Tuskcarver's War Brand

    • 1
    Tuskcarver's War Brand icon

  5. Underbrush-Clearing Cleaver

    • 1
    Underbrush-Clearing Cleaver 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.

No embellished item data found yet.

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 Blitz Battlegrounds during Midnight Pre-Season.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 3
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery

    • 3
    Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 1
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Back

  1. Homebound Speed

    • 1
    Homebound Speed icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 4
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 6
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 3
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

  3. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 2
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 4
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 18
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery

    • 6
    Enchant Ring - Amani Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 6
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 6
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Aegis icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 3
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery 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 Blitz Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 3
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 1
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

Prismatic

    • 77

  2. Masterful Lapis

    • 17
    Masterful Lapis icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 10
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

  4. Masterful Lapis

    • 5
    Masterful Lapis icon

  5. Masterful Sapphire

    • 5
    Masterful Sapphire icon

Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin Blitz

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Blitz Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in Midnight Pre-Season.

  1. Human

    • 28
    Human icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 8
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 6
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

  5. Dwarf

    • 2
    Dwarf icon

Templar 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 Blitz PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Templar Retribution Paladins in Blitz 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 Pre-Season 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.