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Templar Retribution Paladin Blitz PvP Guide for The War Within Season 3

  • Paladin class icon Retribution Paladin specialization icon
    Retribution Paladin
  • Templar icon Templar
  • Based on 28 Characters
  • The War Within Season 3
  • From 1577 to 2102 Rating

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Templar Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Blitz Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 3.

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 11.2 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. Johnyhotbody's icon
    1
    Johnyhotbody
    Gorgonnash (EU)
    Human | Templar | 678 ilvl
    2102
  2. Crusâder's icon
    2
    Crusâder
    Area 52 (US)
    Tauren | Templar | 688 ilvl
    2069
  3. Crtakerstime's icon
    3
    Crtakerstime
    Tichondrius (US)
    Human | Templar | 657 ilvl
    1968
  4. Yliana's icon
    4
    Yliana
    Argent Dawn (EU)
    Human | Templar | 676 ilvl
    1864
  5. Stupidret's icon
    5
    Stupidret
    Illidan (US)
    Human | Templar | 692 ilvl
    1860

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

  • 11% Critical Strike +1190
  • 6% Haste +4175
  • 45% Mastery +15044
  • 27% Versatility +20879

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +19
  • 1% Leech +581
  • 3% 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.

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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. Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 10
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  2. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 10
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 5
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Headguard

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Headguard icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Helmet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Helmet icon

Neck

  1. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Pendant

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Pendant icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Choker

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Choker icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  5. Astral Aspirant's Necklace

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Necklace icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 10
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 7
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Spaulders

    • 6
    Astral Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders

    • 4
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Shoulders icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 25
    Reshii Wraps icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Cape

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Drape

    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Drape icon

Chest

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 26
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Chestplate

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Chestplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Warmonger's Bracers

    • 15
    Astral Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

Hands

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 17
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 7
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Gauntlets icon

  4. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 2
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

Waist

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Greatbelt icon

  3. Astral Warmonger's Clasp

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Clasp icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

Legs

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 22
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  2. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 4
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Legguards icon

Feet

  1. Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 20
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 4
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Plate Stompers icon

  4. Astral Warmonger's Sabatons

    • 2
    Astral Warmonger's Sabatons icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 40
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Signet

    • 8
    Astral Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Ring

    • 5
    Astral Aspirant's Ring icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Band

    • 2
    Astral Aspirant's Band icon

  5. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 19
    Astral Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 13
    Astral Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Astral Aspirant's Emblem

    • Set
    • 1
    Astral Aspirant's Emblem icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Aspirant's Halberd

    • 23
    Astral Aspirant's Halberd icon

  2. Astral Aspirant's Greatsword

    • 3
    Astral Aspirant's Greatsword icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Greatsword

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Greatsword icon

  4. Capital Punisher

    • 1
    Capital Punisher 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

    • 39
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Captured Starlight

    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Signet 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 Blitz Battlegrounds during The War Within Season 3.

Back

  1. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 8
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  2. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 8
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  3. +665 Leech

    • 1
    +665 Leech icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 11
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 2
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

  3. Crystalline Radiance

    • 1
    Crystalline Radiance icon

Wrist

  1. +1000 Speed

    • 10
    +1000 Speed icon

  2. +2040 Leech

    • 3
    +2040 Leech icon

  3. +1325 Leech

    • 1
    +1325 Leech icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 13
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

  2. Dual Layered Armor Kit

    • 1
    Dual Layered Armor Kit icon

  3. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 1
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 8
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 6
    Defender's March icon

  3. Defender's March

    • 1
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +315 Versatility

    • 15
    +315 Versatility icon

  2. Cursed Mastery

    • 14
    Cursed Mastery icon

  3. +315 Mastery

    • 7
    +315 Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 16
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Authority of the Depths

    • 1
    Authority of the Depths icon

  3. Council's Guile

    • 1
    Council's Guile 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

    • 12
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Determined Bloodstone

    • 1
    Determined Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Dexterous Fiber

    • 7
    Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 7
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  3. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 6
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

  4. Energizing Fiber

    • 3
    Energizing Fiber icon

  5. Chronomantic Fiber

    • 1
    Chronomantic Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 18
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 11
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Onyx

    • 5
    Masterful Onyx icon

  4. Versatile Sapphire

    • 4
    Versatile Sapphire icon

    • 2

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 The War Within Season 3.

  1. Human

    • 18
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 8
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 1
    Tauren icon

  4. Dwarf

    • 1
    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 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.