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Retribution PaladinBest build — Retribution Paladin, 3v3 Arena

We analysed the strongest players of this bracket — their talents, stats, gear, gems and enchants — and put together a set you can copy. What the strongest players run. Observational data, not a promise of rating.

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Based on the 100 strongest players of EU and US · 958–1814 rating

Data updated 3h ago

Overview

Race

share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec

  • HumanHuman78%×1.27
  • TaurenTauren8%×0.83
  • Blood ElfBlood Elf6%×0.49
  • Dark Iron DwarfDark Iron Dwarf5%×0.70

Faction

  • Alliance85%
  • Horde15%

Stat priority

  • Versatility
  • Mastery
  • Haste
  • Critical Strike

Talents

Core — taken by almost everyone

  • Hammer of Wrath
  • Lay on Hands
  • Blinding Light
  • Auras of the Resolute
  • Greater Judgment
  • Sacrifice of the Just
  • Light's Revocation
  • Blessing of Sacrifice
  • Unbreakable Spirit
  • Seal of Might
  • Divine Steed
  • Sanctified Plates
  • Empyreal Ward
  • Blessing of Dusk
  • Inspired Guard
  • Divine Toll
  • Shield of Vengeance
  • Fist of Justice
  • Guided Prayer
  • Rebuke
  • Rush of Light
  • Art of War
  • Wake of Ashes
  • Blade of Justice
  • Divine Storm
  • Final Verdict
  • Improved Judgment
  • Jurisdiction
  • Avenging Wrath
  • Expurgation
  • Seething Flames
  • Zealot's Fervor
  • Divine Wrath
  • Judgment of Justice
  • Empyrean Legacy
  • Crusade
  • Holy Flames
  • Aurora
  • Blessing of An'she
  • Sun Sear
  • Luminosity
  • Second Sunrise
  • Walk Into Light
  • Eternal Flame
  • Dawnlight
  • Sun's Avatar
  • Endless Gleam
  • Born in Sunlight
  • Solar Grace
  • Consecrated Ground
  • Holy Aegis
  • Blessing of Freedom
  • Unbound Freedom
  • Healing Hands
  • Vengeful Wrath
  • Highlord's Wrath
  • Burning Crusade
  • Blades of Light
  • Heart of the Crusader
  • Light Within
  • Lightbearer
  • Swift Justice
  • Burn to Ash
  • Holy Blade
  • Cavalier
  • Divine Resonance
  • Crusading Strikes
  • Radiant Glory
  • Will of the Dawn

Where builds differ

  • Divine PurposeDivine Purpose51%Sacred StrengthSacred Strength49%
  • Morning StarMorning Star52%Gleaming RaysGleaming Rays48%
  • Blessing of ProtectionBlessing of Protection53%skip 47%
  • Holy ReprieveHoly Reprieve38%skip 62%
  • Blessed CallingBlessed Calling64%skip 36%
  • Lead the ChargeLead the Charge68%skip 32%
  • Blessed ChampionBlessed Champion68%skip 32%
  • ObduracyObduracy26%skip 74%
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Talent heatmap

Statistics based on 77 players · Herald of the Sun

Share of the sample spending a point on each talent. Hover a node for the exact numbers — either/or nodes (marked with arrows) show how the sample splits between the options.

Builds

  • 5.0%#1 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variantsCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYmxyw2wMbz4BMmZYGLsNAMLz2Mzs1Mz02Mz2MAgFADgxYGzMYGDbYZmZmhxwgBWowhead
  • 2.0%#2 · Herald of the Sun+Divine Purpose+ObduracyBlessing of ProtectionSacred StrengthHoly RitualWowhead
  • 2.0%#3 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variants+ObduracyBlessing of ProtectionWowhead
  • 2.0%#4 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variants+Light's Countenance+Morning StarBlessed CallingGleaming RaysWowhead
  • 2.0%#5 · Herald of the Sun+Blessing of Dawn+Morning StarLead the ChargeBlessed ChampionGleaming RaysWowhead
  • 2.0%#6 · Templar+Cleanse Toxins+Divine Purpose+Eye for an Eye+Obduracy+Quickened Invocation+Brought to LightSacrifice of the JustBlessing of SacrificeSacred StrengthDivine ResonanceEmpyreal WardLightbearerWowhead
  • 2.0%#7 · Herald of the Sun+Judge, Jury and Executioner+Execution SentenceRadiant GloryBurn to AshWowhead
  • 1.0%#8 · Templar+Divine Purpose+Obduracy+Judge, Jury and Executioner+Execution Sentence+Wrathful Descent+Higher CallingSacred StrengthLead the ChargeRadiant GloryBurn to AshAuroraBlessing of An'sheWowhead

Honor talents

  • Blessing of SanctuaryBlessing of Sanctuary
  • Hallowed GroundHallowed Ground
  • Blessing of SpellwardingBlessing of Spellwarding

Honor talent usage

  • Blessing of SanctuaryBlessing of Sanctuary96%
  • Hallowed GroundHallowed Ground94%
  • Blessing of SpellwardingBlessing of Spellwarding62%
  • LuminescenceLuminescence21%
  • Searing GlareSearing Glare21%
  • Spreading the WordSpreading the Word5%
  • Ultimate RetributionUltimate Retribution1%

Gear

Set taken from Windpal · Area 52US · 1787 · matches 13 of 13 slots

Gear by slot

What the strongest players wear in each slot — share of them running the piece.

Most-used gems

Most-used enchants

  • Main handAcuity of the Ren'dorei76%
  • Legs+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina70%
  • ChestMark of the Worldsoul69%
  • FeetFarstrider's Hunt66%
  • ShouldersAkil'zon's Swiftness64%
  • RingsSilvermoon's Tenacity64%
  • HeadEmpowered Blessing of Speed50%