Spec guide
Retribution Paladin 2v2 Build
The most popular Retribution Paladin build in WoW Midnight — data-driven, updated daily.
Last updated: · Total players sampled: 57 · Based on top players in the last 7 days
Build popularity
4%
of top players run the most popular build
Top player rating
2,649
led by Ëxørçïsm
Retribution Paladin Cheat Sheet
2v2 · most popular build — 4% of top players run it
Stat priority
VersMasteryHasteCrit
WeaponsGear section →
TrinketsGear section →
Tier & ArmorGear section →
Key talents — Templar
Hero
Class
Spec
The most popular Retribution build is run by 4% of top players.
Builds
Top 57 players sampled
These are the most popular Retribution Paladin builds. The most popular build is run by 4% of sampled players (2 of 57 players).
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TemplarSpent: 7
RetributionSpent: 20
Alternative Builds
vs. the recommended build
100% of top Retribution players wear Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark in the offhand slot.
Sim your character →Trinkets
The most popular trinkets among top Retribution Paladin players, combined across both trinket slots.
% = share of top players
Gear
These are the most popular items equipped by top Retribution Paladin players. The most used item in each slot is best in slot by usage.
% = share of top players
Main-Hand
Popularity
Rings
Popularity
Head
Popularity
Neck
Popularity
Shoulders
Popularity
Back
Popularity
Chest
Popularity
Wrist
Popularity
Gloves
Popularity
Waist
Popularity
Legs
Popularity
Feet
Popularity
Off-Hand
Popularity
Tier set
Luminant Verdict's Vestments
2pcSet: Expurgation deals 20% increased damage.
4pc(4) Set: Final Verdict applies Expurgation at 100% effectiveness, while Divine Storm applies it at 50% effectiveness.
4pcSet: Final Verdict applies Expurgation at 100% effectiveness, while Divine Storm applies it at 50% effectiveness.
Voidlight Bindings
2pcSet: Your harmful spells and abilities have a chance to unleash a Twilight Barrage at your target, inflicting 8190 Twilight damage split between nearby enemies.
Gladiator's Distinction
2pcSet: Increases your Strength by 12% and your Stamina by 10% when in Arenas, Battlegrounds, and War Mode.
Enchants & Gems
These are the most popular enchants, gems, and embellishments used by top Retribution Paladin players.
% = share of top players
Enchants
Popularity
- Acuity of the Ren'doreiMain-Hand84%
- Arcane MasteryMain-Hand4%
- Thalassian Phoenix OilMain-Hand4%
- Worldsoul TenacityMain-Hand2%
- Silvermoon's TenacityRings53%
- Silvermoon's TenacityRings53%
Gems
Popularity
Embellishments
Popularity
- Arcanoweave Lining100%
- Thalassian Competitor's Signet65%
- Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindings35%
- Blessed Pango Charm32%
- Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkers28%
- Devouring Banding25%
Stat priority
Based on data in the last 7 days, the stat priority for Retribution looks to be Vers > Mastery > Haste > Crit.
Vers992
Mastery698
Haste218
Crit121
The highest-rated Retribution Paladin players in 2v2, led by Ëxørçïsm at 2,649 rating.
Top players running this spec
Macros
Well-established universal and Paladin macro conventions. Copy a macro, then adapt spell names to your talents.
Curated conventions — not derived from logs
Universal
- Set focus (mouseover, else target)
/focus [@mouseover,exists][] - Use top trinket
#showtooltip 13 /use 13 - Use bottom trinket
#showtooltip 14 /use 14 - Stop casting
/stopcasting
Paladin basics
- Focus interrupt — Rebuke
#showtooltip Rebuke /cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Rebuke - Focus crowd control — Hammer of Justice
#showtooltip Hammer of Justice /cast [@focus,harm,nodead][] Hammer of Justice - Mouseover ally — Blessing of Protection
#showtooltip Blessing of Protection /cast [@mouseover,help,nodead][help,nodead][@player] Blessing of Protection
Race distribution
Human67% Alliance
Blood Elf14% Horde
Dark Iron Dwarf5% Alliance
Tauren5% Horde
Dwarf4% Alliance
Lightforged Draenei4% Alliance
Zandalari Troll2% Horde
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FAQ
How is this Retribution Paladin 2v2 guide generated?
WoWPulse aggregates the talents, gear, enchants, gems, races, and top players observed on the highest-rated US 2v2 players into one statistical guide.
How often is this guide updated?
Guides refresh automatically every few hours from the latest leaderboard data.
Why should I trust these recommendations?
Every recommendation is derived from what top players actually run, not manually written assumptions.
Does region or mode change the build?
Yes. Region and mode can change talent, item, race, and stat distributions. Use the region selector and mode switcher to compare Retribution Paladin builds across PvP and PvE contexts.