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Retribution Paladin RBG PvP Guide for Midnight Season 1

Welcome to Murlok’s Retribution Paladin PvP guide for Rated Battlegrounds in World of Warcraft: Midnight Season 1.

Built using real‑time data from the top 50 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 RBG.

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

Top RBG Retribution Paladins

  1. Азерит's icon
    1
    Азерит
    Galakrond (EU)
    Human | Templar | 241 ilvl
    2154
  2. Saintlaurent's icon
    2
    Saintlaurent
    Demon Soul (US)
    Tauren | Templar | 233 ilvl
    1999
  3. Bizaro's icon
    3
    Bizaro
    Malganis (US)
    Human | Templar | 260 ilvl
    1969
  4. Canonized's icon
    4
    Canonized
    Destromath (US)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 236 ilvl
    1877
  5. Isora's icon
    5
    Isora
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Blood Elf | Templar | 237 ilvl
    1848

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

  • 10% Critical Strike +41
  • 6% Haste +229
  • 34% Mastery +615
  • 17% Versatility +904

Stat priority

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

Additional Minor Stats

  • 0% Avoidance +0
  • 0% Leech +30
  • 3% Speed +0

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talent Build

Talents play a major role in Rated Battlegrounds. The heatmaps below show how frequently each talent is selected among the top 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 RBG

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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Head

  1. Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze

    • Set
    • 23
    Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm

    • 17
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm

    • 8
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Helm icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Headguard icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard

    • 1
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guard icon

Neck

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Amulet

    • 18
    Thalassian Competitor's Amulet icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Amulet

    • 15
    Galactic Gladiator's Amulet icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Pendant

    • 13
    Galactic Aspirant's Pendant icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Necklace

    • 2
    Galactic Aspirant's Necklace icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Choker

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Choker icon

Shoulders

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons

    • Craft
    • 23
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  2. Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch

    • Set
    • 15
    Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch icon

  3. Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders

    • Set
    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Spaulders icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Pauldrons icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Pauldrons icon

Back

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak

    • 13
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatcloak icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Cape

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Cape icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak

    • Craft
    • 9
    Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Cape

    • 6
    Galactic Warmonger's Cape icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Shawl

    • 4
    Galactic Gladiator's Shawl icon

Chest

  1. Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate

    • Set
    • 22
    Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 14
    Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor

    • 13
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armor icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Cuirass

    • Set
    • 1
    Galactic Warmonger's Cuirass icon

Wrist

  1. Galactic Warmonger's Bracers

    • Set
    • 15
    Galactic Warmonger's Bracers icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs

    • 13
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Cuffs icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards

    • Craft
    • 10
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguards icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 5
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  5. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards

    • 4
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Armguards icon

Hands

  1. Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 22
    Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 17
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards

    • 7
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Handguards icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Gauntlets

    • Set
    • 4
    Galactic Warmonger's Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle

    • 20
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 19
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • Craft
    • 6
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

  5. Galactic Warmonger's Clasp

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Clasp icon

Legs

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses

    • 23
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves

    • 15
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves icon

  3. Luminant Verdict's Greaves

    • Set
    • 7
    Luminant Verdict's Greaves icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Legguards

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Warmonger's Legguards icon

  5. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Greaves icon

Feet

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 27
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots

    • 12
    Galactic Aspirant's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers

    • 4
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers icon

  4. Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Warmonger's Sabatons icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

Rings

  1. Thalassian Competitor's Signet

    • 58
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Signet

    • 21
    Galactic Aspirant's Signet icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Signet

    • 8
    Galactic Gladiator's Signet icon

  4. Galactic Aspirant's Ring

    • 6
    Galactic Aspirant's Ring icon

  5. Novice Combatant's Ring

    • 6
    Novice Combatant's Ring icon

Trinkets

  1. Galactic Aspirant's Medallion

    • Set
    • 45
    Galactic Aspirant's Medallion icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 33
    Galactic Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  3. Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 14
    Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 3
    Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  5. Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 2
    Galactic Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

Main Hand

  1. Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 48
    Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword icon

  2. Galactic Aspirant's Greatsword

    • 1
    Galactic Aspirant's Greatsword icon

  3. Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe

    • 1
    Galactic Gladiator's Greataxe 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. Devouring Banding

    • 53
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Prismatic Focusing Iris

    • 19
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  3. Arcanoweave Lining

    • 14
    Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons icon

  4. Stabilizing Gemstone Bandolier

    • 5
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet icon

  5. Blessed Pango Charm

    • 2
    Thalassian Competitor's Signet 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 Rated Battlegrounds during Midnight Season 1.

Head

  1. Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed

    • 11
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed icon

  2. Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed

    • 10
    Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed icon

  3. Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching

    • 6
    Enchant Helm - Empowered Hex of Leeching icon

Shoulders

  1. Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness

    • 13
    Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness icon

  2. Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle

    • 9
    Enchant Shoulders - Flight of the Eagle icon

  3. Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery

    • 4
    Enchant Shoulders - Thalassian Recovery icon

Chest

  1. Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul

    • 18
    Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul icon

  2. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 12
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

  3. Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk

    • 3
    Enchant Chest - Mark of Nalorakk icon

Legs

  1. Forest Hunter's Armor Kit

    • 31
    Forest Hunter's Armor Kit icon

  2. Blood Knight's Armor Kit

    • 6
    Blood Knight's Armor Kit icon

  3. Thalassian Scout Armor Kit

    • 2
    Thalassian Scout Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 25
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

  2. Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots

    • 6
    Enchant Boots - Shaladrassil's Roots icon

  3. Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt

    • 1
    Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt icon

Rings

  1. Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity

    • 31
    Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity icon

  2. Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility

    • 20
    Enchant Ring - Thalassian Versatility icon

  3. Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery

    • 15
    Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

    • 35
    Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei icon

  2. Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

    • 6
    Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity icon

  3. Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery

    • 4
    Enchant Weapon - Arcane Mastery 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 Rated Battlegrounds.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 3
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

Prismatic

  1. Flawless Masterful Lapis

    • 71
    Flawless Masterful Lapis icon

  2. Flawless Versatile Amethyst

    • 35
    Flawless Versatile Amethyst icon

  3. Enduring Heliotrope

    • 29
    Enduring Heliotrope icon

    • 20

  5. Masterful Lapis

    • 14
    Masterful Lapis icon

Most Played Races for Retribution Paladin RBG

Racial traits can provide noticeable advantages in PvP, giving a competitive edge in Rated Battlegrounds.

These are the most commonly chosen races among top‑rated Retribution Paladin DPS players in Midnight Season 1.

  1. Human

    • 20
    Human icon

  2. Blood Elf

    • 16
    Blood Elf icon

  3. Tauren

    • 4
    Tauren icon

  4. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  5. Zandalari Troll

    • 3
    Zandalari Troll icon

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 RBG PvP guide created?

This guide compiles live data from the top Retribution Paladins in Rated Battlegrounds 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 PvP.