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Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin Mythic+ PvE Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Herald Of The Sun Retribution Paladin PvE guide for Mythic+ Dungeons in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

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. Atheryon's icon
    1
    Atheryon
    Tarren Mill (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 290 ilvl
    4040
  2. Pewladin's icon
    2
    Pewladin
    Draenor (EU)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 288 ilvl
    4009
  3. Aish's icon
    3
    Aish
    Thaurissan (US)
    Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 290 ilvl
    3998
  4. Ratgeek's icon
    4
    Ratgeek
    Stormrage (US)
    Dark Iron Dwarf | Herald Of The Sun | 289 ilvl
    3952
  5. Nøxvil's icon
    5
    Nøxvil
    Hyjal (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 291 ilvl
    3951

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

  • 27% Critical Strike +813
  • 19% Haste +716
  • 41% Mastery +859
  • 1% Versatility +75

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 4% Avoidance +130
  • 1% Leech +80
  • 4% 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. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 43
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

Neck

  1. Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet

    • 15
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Amulet icon

  2. Barbed Ymirheim Choker

    • 11
    Barbed Ymirheim Choker icon

  3. Eternal Voidsong Chain

    • 6
    Eternal Voidsong Chain icon

  4. Ribbon of Coiled Malice

    • 5
    Ribbon of Coiled Malice icon

  5. Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn

    • 2
    Amulet of the Abyssal Hymn icon

Shoulders

  1. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 43
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

Back

  1. Adherent's Silken Shroud

    • Craft
    • 23
    Adherent's Silken Shroud icon

  2. Defiant Defender's Drape

    • 6
    Defiant Defender's Drape icon

  3. Rigid Scale Greatcloak

    • 6
    Rigid Scale Greatcloak icon

  4. Draconic Nullcape

    • 3
    Draconic Nullcape icon

  5. Imperator's Banner

    • 2
    Imperator's Banner icon

Chest

  1. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 43
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

Wrist

  1. Spellbreaker's Bracers

    • Craft
    • 29
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Cuffs

    • 7
    Luminant Verdict's Cuffs icon

  3. Trollhunter's Bands

    • 4
    Trollhunter's Bands icon

  4. Vambraces of Lost Hope

    • 2
    Vambraces of Lost Hope icon

  5. Light's March Bracers

    • 1
    Light's March Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Voidclaw Gauntlets

    • 21
    Voidclaw Gauntlets icon

  2. Incarnadine Gauntlets

    • 10
    Incarnadine Gauntlets icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 5
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  4. Spellbreaker's Resolve

    • Craft
    • 4
    Spellbreaker's Resolve icon

  5. Embergrove Grasps

    • 3
    Embergrove Grasps icon

Waist

  1. Luminant Verdict's Undaunted Emblem

    • 10
    Luminant Verdict's Undaunted Emblem icon

  2. Spellbreaker's Girdle

    • Craft
    • 9
    Spellbreaker's Girdle icon

  3. Girdle of the Shadowguard

    • 7
    Girdle of the Shadowguard icon

  4. Bent Gold Belt

    • 6
    Bent Gold Belt icon

  5. Hate-Tied Waistchain

    • 4
    Hate-Tied Waistchain icon

Legs

  1. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 43
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Greaves of the Unformed

    • 25
    Greaves of the Unformed icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Sabatons

    • 5
    Luminant Verdict's Sabatons icon

  3. Footwraps of Ill-Fate

    • 4
    Footwraps of Ill-Fate icon

  4. Oathsworn Stompers

    • 3
    Oathsworn Stompers icon

  5. Parasite Stompers

    • 2
    Parasite Stompers icon

Rings

  1. Occlusion of Void

    • Set
    • 24
    Occlusion of Void icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • Craft
    • 16
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Omission of Light

    • Set
    • 16
    Omission of Light icon

  4. Platinum Star Band

    • 12
    Platinum Star Band icon

  5. Masterwork Sin'dorei Band

    • 5
    Masterwork Sin'dorei Band icon

Trinkets

  1. Algeth'ar Puzzle Box

    • 40
    Algeth'ar Puzzle Box icon

  2. Gaze of the Alnseer

    • 36
    Gaze of the Alnseer icon

  3. Solarflare Prism

    • 3
    Solarflare Prism icon

  4. Heart of Ancient Hunger

    • 2
    Heart of Ancient Hunger icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Liferipper's Cutlass

    • 13
    Liferipper's Cutlass icon

  2. Bellamy's Final Judgement

    • 8
    Bellamy's Final Judgement icon

  3. Blood Knight's Warblade

    • Craft
    • 7
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  4. Algeth'ar Hedgecleaver

    • 6
    Algeth'ar Hedgecleaver icon

  5. Garfrost's Two-Ton Hammer

    • 3
    Garfrost's Two-Ton Hammer icon

Off Hand

  1. Thalassian Dawnguard

    • 1
    Thalassian Dawnguard 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. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 50
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  2. Loa Worshiper's Band

    • 16
    Loa Worshiper's Band icon

  3. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 7
    Spellbreaker's Bracers icon

  4. Hunt

    • 5
    Blood Knight's Warblade icon

  5. Devouring Banding

    • 3
    Adherent's Silken Shroud 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 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance

    • 21
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Rune of Avoidance icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 8
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 7
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace

    • 24
    Enchant Shoulders - Amirdrassil's Grace icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending

    • 10
    Enchant Shoulders - Silvermoon's Mending icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 6
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 37
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 6
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Hands

  1. Heavy Knothide Armor Kit

    • 4
    Heavy Knothide Armor Kit icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 43
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity

    • 22
    Enchant Boots - Lynx's Dexterity icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 12
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 9
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle

    • 77
    Enchant Ring - Eyes of the Eagle icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

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

  3. Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury

    • 2
    Enchant Ring - Nature's Fury icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 31
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Berserker's Rage 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 Garnet

    • 44
    Flawless Masterful Garnet icon

  2. Indecipherable Eversong Diamond

    • 38
    Indecipherable Eversong Diamond icon

  3. Flawless Deadly Amethyst

    • 34
    Flawless Deadly Amethyst icon

  4. Flawless Masterful Peridot

    • 29
    Flawless Masterful Peridot icon

  5. Flawless Deadly Peridot

    • 15
    Flawless Deadly Peridot 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 1.

  1. Dwarf

    • 11
    Dwarf icon

  2. Human

    • 11
    Human icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 10
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren 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 1 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.