Best build — Retribution Paladin, Solo Shuffle
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.
Based on the 100 strongest players of EU and US · 3121–3423 rating
Data updated 1d agoOverview
Race
share among the top players; ×N = how much more often than the rest of the spec
Human82%×1.29
Tauren9%
Blood Elf4%×0.30
Dark Iron Dwarf3%×0.42
Faction
87%
13%
Stat priority
Versatility
Mastery
Haste
Critical Strike
Talents
Core — taken by almost everyone
- Herald of the Sun
Where builds differ
Blessing of Protection57%skip 43%- Blessed Calling57%skip 43%
Blessed Champion36%skip 64%
Lead the Charge36%skip 64%
Holy Reprieve70%skip 30%
Light's Countenance27%skip 73%
Blessing of Dawn19%skip 81%
Obduracy17%skip 83%
Closest real buildCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzywMjBAAAAAYmysMDzwyw2wMbzYMmZYGLsNMgZZWmZmtmZmWmZWmBAsAYAMzYGjBzYYBLzMzMMGGMA
Wowhead
WowheadTalent heatmap
Statistics based on 86 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
- 8.0%#1 · Herald of the Sun · 6 variantsCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzywMjBAAAAAYmysMDzwyw2wMbzYMmZYGLsNMgZZWmZmtmZmWmZWmBAsAYAMzYGjBzYYBLzMzMMGGMAWowhead
- 4.0%#2 · Herald of the Sun · 4 variants+Blessing of Protection+Blessed Champion−Blessing of DawnWowhead
- 3.0%#3 · Herald of the Sun · 3 variants+Blessing of Protection−Blessing of DawnWowhead
- 3.0%#4 · Herald of the Sun · 3 variants+Blessing of Protection−Blessed CallingWowhead
- 2.0%#5 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variants+Blessing of Protection+Obduracy+Blessed Champion−Blessing of Dawn−Blessed CallingWowhead
- 2.0%#6 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variants+Blessing of Protection+Lead the Charge+Blessed Champion−Blessing of Dawn−Holy ReprieveWowhead
- 2.0%#7 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variants+Lead the Charge−Blessing of DawnWowhead
- 2.0%#8 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variants+Blessing of Protection+Light's Countenance+Worthy Sacrifice−Blessing of Dawn−Holy Reprieve−Blessed CallingWowhead
Honor talents
Blessing of Sanctuary
Hallowed Ground
Blessing of Spellwarding
Honor talent usage
- Blessing of Sanctuary99%
- Hallowed Ground93%
- Blessing of Spellwarding48%
Searing Glare35%
Luminescence18%
Spreading the Word6%- Shining Revelation1%
Gear
Set taken from Mcweedy · Aegwynn
· 3423 · matches 12 of 13 slots
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard263
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Thalassian Competitor's Plate PauldronsE263Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate298Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards298+3 Stamina
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses298+41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers263Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Signet298Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
Set pieces
- Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Embellishments
Gear by slot
What the strongest players wear in each slot — share of them running the piece.
Head
Neck
Shoulders
Wrists
Trinkets
Main hand
Most-used gems
Most-used enchants
- Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina98%
- Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul95%
- Main hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei95%
- Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt82%
- Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness79%
- Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed76%
- Rings✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity76%
- Hands✦ +3 Stamina20%