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Retribution Paladin · Melee DPS

Retribution Paladin · Solo Shuffle

More damagePvPData-drivenPatch 12.1.0
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When to use it

What the 26 top Solo Shuffle players we read are using, with the Herald of the Sun hero tree (88.5%). Average item level 284. The talent code is the one 11.5% of them use exactly.

This build is part of the guide Retribution Paladin guide.

PvP build (Solo Shuffle)

26 top profilesAverage item level 284Hero tree: Herald of the Sun (88%)

Talent code to import in-game (Talents → Import). Used exactly by 12% of the sample.

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Talent trees

Paladin talents

Blessing of DuskShield of VengeanceRebukeDivine TollDivine PurposeLay on HandsAuras of the ResoluteFist of JusticeGreater JudgmentDivine SteedSeal of Might2/2Unbreakable SpiritHoly AegisBlessing of SacrificeSanctified Plates2/2Blinding LightCavalier92Healing HandsUnbound FreedomBlessing of FreedomHammer of WrathInspired GuardDivine Resonance92Light's RevocationVengeful Wrath2/2Consecrated GroundSacrifice of the JustEmpyreal WardBlessing of Protection54Guided PrayerLead the Charge54Holy Ritual73LightbearerObduracy19Light's Countenance23Blessed Calling73Golden PathSelfless HealerStoicism8Cleanse ToxinsHoly Reprieve50A Just RewardWorthy SacrificeRighteous Protection19Blessing of Dawn8Faith's Armor4Improved Blessing of Protection8PunishmentBrought to LightFear No EvilLightforged BlessingEye for an Eye12Divine ReachWrench EvilStand Against EvilTurn EvilDivine Spurs
Dawnlight

Herald of the Sun88%

Born in Sunlight88Solar Grace88Aurora88Blessing of An'she88Sun Sear88Endless Gleam88Sun's Avatar88Eternal Flame88Walk Into Light88Second Sunrise88Luminosity88Will of the Dawn77Morning Star58
Light's Guidance

Templar

Higher Calling12Zealous Vindication12Divine Hammer12Light's Judicator12Shake the Heavens12Undisputed Ruling12Hammerfall12Light's Deliverance12Bonds of FellowshipUnrelenting Charger12Sacrosanct Crusade12Wrathful Descent12Endless WrathSanctification12Divine ExactionSeal of the Templar12

Retribution talents

Burning CrusadeBlade of JusticeDivine StormExpurgationAvenging WrathArt of WarJurisdictionRush of LightZealot's Fervor1/2Holy FlamesHighlord's WrathBlades of Light2/2Wake of AshesDivine Wrath2/2Seething FlamesEmpyrean LegacyCrusadeImproved JudgmentFinal VerdictCrusading StrikesBurn to Ash88Swift JusticeHoly Blade58Blessed Champion77Judgment of JusticeRadiant Glory88Heart of the Crusader2/2Blade of Vengeance4Execution Sentence12Tempest of the LightbringerSanctify8Judge, Jury and Executioner12Empyrean Power

Apex

Light Within
Most picked PvP talentsBlessing of SanctuaryHallowed Ground88Blessing of Spellwarding81Searing Glare19Luminescence12

Gold means more than half of the top picks it; the number is the share that takes it when it isn't nearly everyone. Lines show which node unlocks which.

Secondary stat split

  1. 1. Versatility 56%
  2. 2. Mastery 38%
  3. 3. Haste 5%
  4. 4. Critical Strike 1%

Most socketed gems

  • 335%Flawless Masterful Lapis+16 Versatility & +7 Mastery
  • 138%Flawless Versatile Amethyst+16 Mastery & +7 Versatility
  • 81%Enduring Heliotrope+23 Primary Stat and +5% Damage Reduction when affected by Crowd Control
  • 19%Indecipherable Eversong Diamond+32 Primary Stat
  • 4%Masterful Lapis+12 Versatility & +5 Mastery
  • 4%Flawless Masterful Amethyst+17 Mastery

Gear by slot

  • Main hand

    • Venomous Gladiator's Smasherilvl 293 · 100%

    ✦ Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei (92%)

  • Trinket

    • Venomous Aspirant's Medallionilvl 263 · 62%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrityilvl 259 · 23%

  • Head

    • Warhelm of the Consecrated Flameilvl 294 · 96%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Plate Guardilvl 288 · 4%

    ✦ Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed (96%)

  • Neck

    • Thalassian Competitor's Amuletilvl 282 · 42%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Pendantilvl 263 · 31%
    • Venomous Gladiator's Amuletilvl 292 · 19%

  • Shoulders

    • Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldronsilvl 287 · 96%
    • Pauldrons of the Consecrated Flameilvl 289 · 4%

    ✦ Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness (88%)

  • Back

    • Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloakilvl 287 · 38%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Capeilvl 263 · 27%
    • Venomous Warmonger's Capeilvl 289 · 23%

  • Chest

    • Bulwark of the Consecrated Flameilvl 294 · 100%

    ✦ Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul (100%)

  • Wrists

    • Thalassian Competitor's Plate Bindingsilvl 275 · 50%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Plate Cuffsilvl 263 · 35%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Plate Armguardsilvl 276 · 8%

  • Hands

    • Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flameilvl 294 · 100%

  • Waist

    • Thalassian Competitor's Plate Waistguardilvl 287 · 23%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Plate Girdleilvl 263 · 4%

  • Legs

    • Greaves of the Consecrated Flameilvl 294 · 100%

    ✦ +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina (100%)

  • Feet

    • Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatonsilvl 288 · 58%
    • Thalassian Competitor's Plate Dunkersilvl 275 · 42%

    ✦ Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt (92%)

  • Ring

    • Thalassian Competitor's Signetilvl 286 · 135%
    • Venomous Gladiator's Signetilvl 295 · 38%
    • Venomous Aspirant's Signetilvl 263 · 27%

    ✦ Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity (92%)