Retribution Paladin
PvP spec overview · representation, win rates and top players from the current ladder snapshot
Holy
ProtectionMeta by bracket
| Bracket | Pop % | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2v2 Arena | 2.3% | 53.1% |
| 3v3 Arena | 6.7% | 54.8% |
| Solo Shuffle | 3.1% | 51.9% |
| Battleground Blitz | 3.7% | 51.4% |
| Rated BG | 6.2% | 50.3% |
Spec statistics
Statistics based on 500 players · 2168–3317
Best buildBased on the top 99 players by rating (2944–3317)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.Show the buildHide
Race
Human75%×1.18
Dark Iron Dwarf10%×1.26
Tauren7%×0.85
Blood Elf6%×0.42
Faction
85%
15%
Stat priority
Versatility
Mastery
Haste
Critical Strike
Honor talents
Blessing of Sanctuary
Hallowed Ground
Blessing of Spellwarding
Core — taken by almost everyone
Where builds differ
Divine Exaction56%skip 44%
Blessed Calling56%skip 44%
Will of the Dawn57%
Illumine43%
Holy Reprieve41%skip 59%
Light's Judicator61%skip 39%
Divine Hammer61%skip 39%
Sanctification53%
Endless Wrath9%skip 38%
Light's Deliverance63%skip 37%
Closest real buildCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYmxyw2wMbz4BMmZYGLsNAMLz2Mzs1Mz02Mz2MAgFADgxYGzMYGDbYZmZmhxwgB
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WowheadSet taken from Vânguards · Tichondrius · 3317 · matches 12 of 13 slots
Gear
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
Galactic Gladiator's Signet298Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity298Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword298Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei
Set pieces
- Gladiator's Distinction2/2
Embellishments
Equipment
Head
Shoulders
Back
Chest
Wrists
Hands
Waist
Legs
Feet
Rings
Trinkets
Main hand
Off hand
Gems
Enchants
- Back✦ Goblin Glider92%
- Chest✦ Mark of the Worldsoul80%
- Feet✦ Farstrider's Hunt86%
- Hands✦ +3 Stamina99%
- Head✦ Empowered Blessing of Speed75%
- Legs✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina91%
- Main Hand✦ Acuity of the Ren'dorei85%
- Off Hand✦ Pyrium Spike100%
- Ring 1✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity67%
- Ring 2✦ Silvermoon's Tenacity67%
- Shoulders✦ Akil'zon's Swiftness76%
- Waist✦ Nitro Boosts100%
Builds
- 2.2%#1 · Herald of the SunCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYmxyw2wMbz4BMmZYGLsNAMLz2Mzs1Mz02Mz2MAgFADgxYGzMYGDbYZmZmhxwgBWowhead
- 1.5%#2 · TemplarCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAwoZbbmZWGzMzAAAAAAYmyYGmZsNmthZ2mxYMGmxGbAAAZmptZmtZAAbAGAMmhBmxMzGWmBDjZMYAWowhead
- 1.2%#3 · Herald of the Sun · 4 variantsCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYmxyw2wMbz4BMmZYGbsNAMLz2Mzs0Mz02Mz2MAgFADgZGzYMYGDbAzMDjhBDWowhead
- 1.2%#4 · Herald of the SunCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYmxyw2wMbz4BMmZYGLsNAMLzyMzs1Mz02Mz2MAgFADgxYGzMYGDbYZmZmhxwgBWowhead
- 0.6%#5 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variantsCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYmxyw2wMbz4BMmZYGLsNAMLz2Mzs1Mz02Mz2MAgFADgxYGzMYGDbYZmZmhxwgBWowhead
- 0.6%#6 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variantsCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYmxyw2wMbz4BMmZYGLsNAMLz2Mzs1Mz02Mz2MAgFADgxYmtxgZMshlZmZGGDDGWowhead
- 0.6%#7 · Herald of the SunCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzyYmZMAAAAAAzUmlZYGWG2GmZbGPgxMDzYhtBgZZWmZmtmZm2mZ2mBAsAYYgZGzYGYGDbAzMDjhBDWowhead
- 0.6%#8 · Herald of the Sun · 2 variantsCYEAzbn3egSOtoSwvPw1U1vTLAAAAAANLbzMzywMjBAAAAAYmysMDzwy4B2GmZbGjxMDzYhtBgZZWmZmlmZm2mZ2mBAsAYYgxYGjBzYYBLzMzMMGGMAWowhead
Hero talents
Herald of the Sun79.5%
Templar20.5%
Honor talents
- 45.4%
16.7%- 13.1%
8.4%
3.0%
Hero tree builds
31.7%
20.3%
14.7%
14.3%
Race
- Human65.6%
- Blood Elf12.6%
Dark Iron Dwarf8.4%- Tauren8.0%
Dwarf2.0%
Draenei1.4%
Zandalari Troll1.2%
Lightforged Draenei0.6%
Faction
- Alliance78.0%
- Horde22.0%
Secondary stats
Versatility1,021
Mastery672
Haste218
Critical Strike128
Top Retribution —
| Rank | Player | Rating | W / L | Games | Guild | Realm | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #45 |  ZøzøZul'jin | 3150 | 274/18859% | 462 | <La French Connection> | Zul'jin | 0 |
| #88 | VânguardsTichondrius | 3139 | 340/23160% | 571 | <Chances Are We Are Drunk> | Tichondrius | 0 |
| #95 | VanguardsTichondrius | 3138 | 491/36258% | 853 | <YEËEËEËEËEËEËEËEËEËEËHAW> | Tichondrius | 0 |
| #107 | ZözoZul'jin | 3137 | 187/12460% | 311 | <La French Connection> | Zul'jin | 0 |
| #150 |  CrudosTichondrius | 3124 | 600/51554% | 1115 | <im ok> | Tichondrius | 0 |
| #158 | UneasypzTichondrius | 3073 | 290/20858% | 498 | <Blood borne> | Tichondrius | 0 |
| #168 | ZozoZul'jin | 3049 | 349/26057% | 609 | <La French Connection> | Zul'jin | 0 |
| #171 | YemaneTichondrius | 3040 | 345/26457% | 609 | Tichondrius | 0 | |
| #206 | VânguârdsTichondrius | 2991 | 385/28058% | 665 | <Chances Are We Are Drunk> | Tichondrius | 0 |
| #260 | CaramysticSargeras | 2912 | 358/26158% | 619 | Sargeras | 0 |