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Retribution Paladin Solo Shuffle PvP Guide for MID Pre-Patch

Welcome to Murlok.io’s Retribution Paladin PvP build guide for Solo Shuffle Arenas in Pre-Patch.

Using data from the top 50 Retribution Paladins across the US, EU, KR, and TW regions, this guide highlights the most used stats, talents, gear, enchantments, and gems for competitive matches in Patch 11.1.7.

Top Retribution Paladins

  1. Donwone's icon
    1
    Donwone
    Aegwynn (EU)
    Human | Templar | 122 ilvl
    3228
  2. Bwcdustin's icon
    2
    Bwcdustin
    Lothar (EU)
    Human | Templar | 122 ilvl
    3211
  3. Layson's icon
    3
    Layson
    Uldum (US)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 163 ilvl
    3208
  4. Wórthléss's icon
    4
    Wórthléss
    Ravencrest (EU)
    Human | Templar | 121 ilvl
    3206
  5. Trustissúes's icon
    5
    Trustissúes
    Twisting Nether (EU)
    Human | Herald Of The Sun | 122 ilvl
    3191

Stats

Stats are core attributes that directly affect a character’s performance. They appear on gear, consumables, enchantments, and gems.

Each stat has diminishing returns once the bonus reaches +20% from equipped sources, so balancing them is key to maximizing effectiveness.

Secondary Stats

  • +45
    12% Critical Strike
  • +104
    11% Haste
  • +286
    47% Mastery
  • +461
    32% Versatility

Stat priority

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

Minor Stats

  • +1
    0% Avoidance
  • +139
    7% Leech
  • +0
    10% Speed

Stat priority

  1. Leech
  2. Avoidance
  3. Speed

Talents

Talents define a character’s build and have a direct impact on performance in Solo Shuffle Arenas. This section highlights the most popular Retribution Paladin class, specialization, hero, and PvP talents based on top player data from Pre-Patch.

Talents are shown as heatmaps, where colors indicate frequency:

  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

Gear refers to the items equipped in each slot. It provides most of a character’s stat bonuses and can come from the Great Vault, crafted gear, raids, dungeons, Delves, or PvP vendors.

Frequently equipped by top players, these items represent the current best-in-slot gear for Solo Shuffle.

Head

  1. Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 50
    Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion icon

Neck

  1. Astral Gladiator's Amulet

    • 45
    Astral Gladiator's Amulet icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Amulet

    • Craft
    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Amulet icon

Shoulders

  1. Chargers of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 50
    Chargers of the Lucent Battalion icon

Back

  1. Reshii Wraps

    • 50
    Reshii Wraps icon

Chest

  1. Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 31
    Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Chestplate

    • 17
    Astral Gladiator's Chestplate icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate

    • Craft
    • 2
    Algari Competitor's Plate Breastplate icon

Wrist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards

    • 35
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers

    • 15
    Algari Competitor's Plate Bracers icon

Hands

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards

    • 26
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards icon

  2. Protectors of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 19
    Protectors of the Lucent Battalion icon

  3. Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets

    • 5
    Algari Competitor's Plate Gauntlets icon

Waist

  1. Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle

    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle icon

  2. Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard

    • Craft
    • 6
    Algari Competitor's Plate Waistguard icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Greatbelt icon

Legs

  1. Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion

    • Set
    • 50
    Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion icon

Feet

  1. Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons

    • Craft
    • 48
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots

    • 1
    Astral Gladiator's Plate Warboots icon

  3. Stompers of the Lucent Battalion

    • 1
    Stompers of the Lucent Battalion icon

Rings

  1. Algari Competitor's Signet

    • Craft
    • 57
    Algari Competitor's Signet icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Signet

    • 43
    Astral Gladiator's Signet icon

Trinkets

  1. Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 47
    Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity icon

  2. Astral Gladiator's Medallion

    • Set
    • 46
    Astral Gladiator's Medallion icon

  3. Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity

    • Set
    • 6
    Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity icon

  4. Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity

    • Set
    • 1
    Algari Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity icon

Main Hand

  1. Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

    • 50
    Astral Gladiator's Greatsword icon

Embellishments

Embellishments are special effects tied to crafted items. Some are built into recipes, while others can be added using optional reagents.

Only two embellished items can be equipped at a time, so choosing the right effects is crucial. The following embellishments are most commonly used in top Retribution Paladin builds for Solo Shuffle.

  1. Elemental Focusing Lens

    • 98
    Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons icon

Enchantments

Enchantments add effects to gear, including stat bonuses, damage or healing procs, and other enhancements. Most are created through Enchanting, while leg enchants are crafted by Leatherworkers.

These are the most used enchantments across each slot in Pre-Patch Solo Shuffle builds.

Back

  1. Chant of Leeching Fangs

    • 35
    Chant of Leeching Fangs icon

  2. Chant of Burrowing Rapidity

    • 13
    Chant of Burrowing Rapidity icon

  3. +11 Speed

    • 1
    +11 Speed icon

Chest

  1. Crystalline Radiance

    • 49
    Crystalline Radiance icon

  2. Oathsworn's Strength

    • 1
    Oathsworn's Strength icon

Wrist

  1. +135 Leech

    • 34
    +135 Leech icon

  2. +66 Speed

    • 15
    +66 Speed icon

Hands

  1. Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering

    • 1
    Enchant Gloves - Shadowlands Gathering icon

Legs

  1. Stormbound Armor Kit

    • 50
    Stormbound Armor Kit icon

Feet

  1. Scout's March

    • 43
    Scout's March icon

  2. Defender's March

    • 7
    Defender's March icon

Rings

  1. +21 Versatility

    • 83
    +21 Versatility icon

  2. +21 Mastery

    • 10
    +21 Mastery icon

  3. Cursed Mastery

    • 7
    Cursed Mastery icon

Main Hand

  1. Authority of Radiant Power

    • 20
    Authority of Radiant Power icon

  2. Stonebound Artistry

    • 19
    Stonebound Artistry icon

  3. Oathsworn's Tenacity

    • 11
    Oathsworn's Tenacity icon

Gems

Gems provide bonus secondary stats and help fine-tune a character’s build. They are crafted through Jewelcrafting and socketed into gear.

Additional sockets can be added to Neck and Rings using the Magnificent Jeweler's Setting , or to other gear using a seasonal item typically sold by the Token of Merit vendor near the Great Vault.

Used to round out secondary stats, these gems are the most used in high-rated Solo Shuffle.

Algari Diamond

  1. Enduring Bloodstone

    • 35
    Enduring Bloodstone icon

  2. Cognitive Bloodstone

    • 15
    Cognitive Bloodstone icon

Fiber

  1. Pure Dexterous Fiber

    • 41
    Pure Dexterous Fiber icon

  2. Pure Energizing Fiber

    • 9
    Pure Energizing Fiber icon

Prismatic

  1. Masterful Sapphire

    • 311
    Masterful Sapphire icon

  2. Versatile Onyx

    • 47
    Versatile Onyx icon

  3. Masterful Emerald

    • 1
    Masterful Emerald icon

  4. Quick Sapphire

    • 1
    Quick Sapphire icon

Tinker

    • 16

Races

Racial traits can affect performance in PvP, with their impact varying by class and game mode. While the differences may not be noticeable in most games, the right racial choice can provide a competitive edge.

These races are most often chosen for their edge in Solo Shuffle Arenas.

  1. Human

    • 38
    Human icon

  2. Dark Iron Dwarf

    • 4
    Dark Iron Dwarf icon

  3. Blood Elf

    • 3
    Blood Elf icon

  4. Tauren

    • 3
    Tauren icon

  5. Draenei

    • 2
    Draenei icon

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about how this guide is built and how to interpret the data.

How is this Retribution Paladin Solo Shuffle guide created?

The guide is created by collecting live data from the 50 top-rated Retribution Paladins in Solo Shuffle, using the Battle.net API . Their builds are then analyzed to identify the most used stats, talents, gear, and enhancements for Pre-Patch.

How often is the information updated?

The data is refreshed every 8 hours.

Why is this called a guide?

It’s called a guide because it helps players make informed build decisions by showing what top players are using. While it doesn’t teach gameplay step by step, it serves as a reference for optimizing your setup.

Is this guide good for beginners?

Yes. It shows what top players are using, which can be useful for understanding current trends. However, it’s not a how-to guide.

Why is my character not listed in the top section?

Your character might not appear due to inactivity, not meeting the current rating threshold (which increases as the season progresses), frequent spec changes, or gear that doesn’t align with the PvP format.