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Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 2

Welcome to Murlok’s Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 2.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 Herald Of The Sun 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 M+.

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

Top Mythic+ Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladins

  1. Repláy's icon
    1
    Repláy
    Blackrock (EU)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 320 ilvl
    3822
  2. Âra's icon
    2
    Âra
    Blackhand (EU)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 321 ilvl
    3805
  3. Primarîus's icon
    3
    Primarîus
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 322 ilvl
    3790
  4. Khumi's icon
    4
    Khumi
    Ragnaros (US)
    Draenei | Herald Of The Sun | 321 ilvl
    3772
  5. Qrva's icon
    5
    Qrva
    Blackmoore (EU)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 321 ilvl
    3765

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

  • 30% Critical Strike +970
  • 21% Haste +816
  • 44% Mastery +958
  • 2% Versatility +120

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 5% Avoidance +188
  • 1% Leech +50
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Avoidance
  2. Leech
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Mythic+ Dungeons. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top Herald Of The Sun 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 Mythic+

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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Head

  1. Warhelm of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 46
    Warhelm of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Pledgebearer's Mask

    • 1
    Pledgebearer's Mask icon

  3. Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice

    • 1
    Skullguard of the Risen Sacrifice icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Cover

    • Craft
    • 1
    Spellbreaker's Cover icon

  5. Venom-Cursed Bear's Jaws

    • 1
    Venom-Cursed Bear's Jaws icon

Neck

  1. Aqirbane Reliquary

    • 17
    Aqirbane Reliquary icon

  2. Pendant of Malefic Fury

    • 16
    Pendant of Malefic Fury icon

  3. Yoke of the Charging Bear

    • 6
    Yoke of the Charging Bear icon

  4. Strand of Warding Fangs

    • 4
    Strand of Warding Fangs icon

  5. Amulet of the Twin Fangs

    • 3
    Amulet of the Twin Fangs icon

Shoulders

  1. Pauldrons of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 40
    Pauldrons of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Cinderfury Shoulderguards

    • 4
    Cinderfury Shoulderguards icon

  3. C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons

    • 3
    C'thraxxi Binders Pauldrons icon

  4. Pauldrons of the Forgotten Sacrifice

    • 1
    Pauldrons of the Forgotten Sacrifice icon

  5. Pauldrons of the Great Unifier

    • 1
    Pauldrons of the Great Unifier icon

Back

  1. Silken Voodoo Drape

    • 14
    Silken Voodoo Drape icon

  2. Speakeasy Shroud

    • 12
    Speakeasy Shroud icon

  3. Bloodthorn Burnous

    • 11
    Bloodthorn Burnous icon

  4. Fireproof Drape

    • 6
    Fireproof Drape icon

  5. Cloak of the Consecrated Flame

    • 3
    Cloak of the Consecrated Flame icon

Chest

  1. Bulwark of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 50
    Bulwark of the Consecrated Flame icon

Wrist

  1. Spellbreaker's Bracers

    • Craft
    • 27
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Embalmer's Steadying Bracers

    • 8
    Embalmer's Steadying Bracers icon

  3. Overseer's Vambraces

    • 8
    Overseer's Vambraces icon

  4. Shellbound Bracers

    • 3
    Shellbound Bracers icon

  5. Bracers of the Consecrated Flame

    • 2
    Bracers of the Consecrated Flame icon

Hands

  1. Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 32
    Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Bonds of the Hash'ura

    • 7
    Bonds of the Hash'ura icon

  3. Gauntlets of the Avian Sentinel

    • 3
    Gauntlets of the Avian Sentinel icon

  4. Pledgebearer's Gauntlets

    • 3
    Pledgebearer's Gauntlets icon

  5. Spellbreaker's Resolve

    • 2
    Spellbreaker's Resolve icon

Waist

  1. Girdle of Pestilent Purification

    • 15
    Girdle of Pestilent Purification icon

  2. Girdle of Toxic Regret

    • 13
    Girdle of Toxic Regret icon

  3. Sand-Scoured Greatbelt

    • 5
    Sand-Scoured Greatbelt icon

  4. Fanged Brute's Greatbelt

    • 4
    Fanged Brute's Greatbelt icon

  5. Waistguard of the Consecrated Flame

    • 4
    Waistguard of the Consecrated Flame icon

Legs

  1. Greaves of the Consecrated Flame

    • Set
    • 45
    Greaves of the Consecrated Flame icon

  2. Ancient General's Obsidian Pillars

    • 3
    Ancient General's Obsidian Pillars icon

  3. Bedrock Breeches

    • 1
    Bedrock Breeches icon

  4. Chausses of Unbound Rancor

    • 1
    Chausses of Unbound Rancor icon

Feet

  1. Scaled Fiend's Warboots

    • 13
    Scaled Fiend's Warboots icon

  2. Auric Puddle Stompers

    • 6
    Auric Puddle Stompers icon

  3. Entombed Cultist's Sabatons

    • 6
    Entombed Cultist's Sabatons icon

  4. Greatboots of the Consecrated Flame

    • 6
    Greatboots of the Consecrated Flame icon

  5. Spellbreaker's March

    • Craft
    • 6
    Spellbreaker's March icon

Rings

  1. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 35
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Sickening Signet of Atroxus

    • 27
    Sickening Signet of Atroxus icon

  3. Signet of Snarling Servitude

    • 11
    Signet of Snarling Servitude icon

  4. Band of the Amani Warlord

    • 10
    Band of the Amani Warlord icon

  5. Charged Sandstone Band

    • 5
    Charged Sandstone Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Vile Vial of Volatile Venom

    • 21
    Vile Vial of Volatile Venom icon

  2. Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique

    • Set
    • 20
    Zul'jin's Guillotine Technique icon

  3. Voracious Heart of Ula'tek

    • 18
    Voracious Heart of Ula'tek icon

  4. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 13
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  5. Keeper's Seething Core

    • 9
    Keeper's Seething Core icon

Main Hand

  1. Blood Knight's Warblade

    • Craft
    • 21
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  2. Maze-roa, Warlord's Fury

    • Set
    • 17
    Maze-roa, Warlord's Fury icon

  3. Malignant Toothed Edge

    • 3
    Malignant Toothed Edge icon

  4. Caustic Keeper-Crusher

    • 2
    Caustic Keeper-Crusher icon

  5. Vile Writhefang Glaive

    • 2
    Vile Writhefang Glaive 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. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 35
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  2. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 21
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  3. Hunter's Ritual Stone

    • 17
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  4. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 13
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  5. Hunt

    • 6
    Blood Knight's Warblade 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 Mythic+ Dungeons during Midnight Season 2.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 42
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 4
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 2
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 43
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

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

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 47
    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

    • 48
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Arcanoweave Spellthread

    • 1
    Arcanoweave Spellthread icon

  3. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 1
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 37
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 7
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 3
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 93
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 4
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 3
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Rite of the Hash'ey

    • 28
    Rite of the Hash'ey icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 10
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 9
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei 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 Mythic+ Dungeons.

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 103
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 49
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 25
    Flawless Deadly Peridot icon

  4. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 18
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  5. Flawless Masterful Garnet

    • 11
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin M+

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvE, giving a competitive edge in Mythic+ Dungeons.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in Midnight Season 2.

  1. Dwarf

    • 23
    Dwarf icon

  2. Human

    • 13
    Human icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 9
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Draenei

    • 1
    Draenei icon

Herald Of The Sun 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 Mythic+ PvE guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladins in Mythic+ Dungeons 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 Season 2 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 PvE.