Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (2024)

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This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to playRetribution Paladin in a PvP environment. The guide will cover everything fromtalent choices, PvP talents, gameplay and rotation, and useful racial bonuses. Itis most applicable to Arena content, but most talents and racial bonuses willwork in Rated Battlegrounds and skirmishes.

If you were looking for TBC Classic content, please refer to our TBC Paladin PvP guide.

PvP Retribution Paladin Guides

Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (1)Paladin Leveling Guide

Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (2)Retribution Paladin PvE Guide

IntroductionTalentsCompositionsMacrosRaces

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE

  • 1. Retribution Paladins in the Current Meta
  • 2. Retribution Paladin Strengths and Weaknesses
  • 3. Notable 11.0 Changes

1.

Following the launch of 11.0 Retribution Paladins received a rather largespec talent rework and a small shuffle of some class-specific talents. Notablechanges include the loss of Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (3) Crusader's Reprieve, large buffs toRetribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (4) Templar Strikes, and a change to Ret's Mastery stat Hand of Light thatcauses Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (5) Judgment to have a chance to launch an additional strike ofdamage in addition to the current holy damage increase effect. As we get intothe beginning of The War Within be sure to check back for more info!

2.

Retribution Paladin Strengths and Weaknesses

Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (6)Strengths

  • Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (7)Strong burst damage
  • Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (8)Great consistent and cleave damage
  • Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (9)Multiple ways to support teammates via blessing spells
  • Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (10)Nearly the entire damage kit can be done from mid-range

Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (11)Weaknesses

  • Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (12)Limited mobility
  • Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (13)Target of choice for most teams
  • Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (14)No Retribution Paladin PvP Guide (The War Within Pre-Patch) (15) Mortal Wounds effect limits compositions

3.

Notable 11.0 Changes

  • Addition of the Templar and Herald of the Sun Hero Talents(Subspecializations)
  • Small rework to the Paladin Class Talent Tree
  • Large rework to the Retribution Spec Talent Tree

4.

Changelog

  • 23 Jul. 2024 (races): Reviewed for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 23 Jul. 2024 (macros): Reviewed for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 23 Jul. 2024 (playstyle): Updated for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 23 Jul. 2024 (comps): Updated for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 23 Jul. 2024 (gear): Updated for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 23 Jul. 2024 (talents): Updated for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 23 Jul. 2024 (this page): Updated for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 23 Jul. 2024 (this page): Updated for The War Within 11.0 Prepatch
  • 07 May 2024 (races): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 07 May 2024 (macros): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 07 May 2024 (playstyle): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 07 May 2024 (comps): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 07 May 2024 (gear): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 07 May 2024 (talents): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 07 May 2024 (this page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 07 May 2024 (this page): Reviewed for 10.2.7.
  • 25 Apr. 2024 (gear): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.6 Season 4 Gear Updates
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (races): Reviewed for Season 4.
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (macros): Reviewed for Season 4.
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (playstyle): Reviewed for Season 4.
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (comps): Reviewed for Season 4.
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (gear): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.6 Season 4
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (talents): Reviewed for Season 4.
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.6 Season 4
  • 22 Apr. 2024 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.6 Season 4
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (races): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.6
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (gear): Reviewed for Dragonflight 10.2.6
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (talents): Updated for Patch 10.2.6
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.6
  • 19 Mar. 2024 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.6
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (races): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (gear): Reviewed for Dragonflight 10.2.5
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (talents): Reviewed for Patch 10.2.5
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.5
  • 15 Jan. 2024 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2.5
  • 23 Nov. 2023 (gear): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2 Meta Changes
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (races): Reviewed for Patch 10.2
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 10.2
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (playstyle): Updated for Patch 10.2
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (comps): Updated for Patch 10.2
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (gear): Updated for Dragonflight 10.2
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (talents): Updated for Patch 10.2
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.2
  • 06 Nov. 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.2
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (races): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (gear): Reviewed for Dragonflight 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (talents): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7
  • 04 Sep. 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1.7
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (races): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (gear): Updated for Dragonflight 10.1.5
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (talents): Reviewed for Patch 10.1.5
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1.5
  • 10 Jul. 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1.5
  • 01 Jun. 2023 (playstyle): Updated for Patch 10.1
  • 21 May 2023 (talents): Updated for Patch 10.1
  • 19 May 2023 (macros): Updated for Patch 10.1
  • 19 May 2023 (comps): Updated for Patch 10.1
  • 19 May 2023 (gear): Updated for Dragonflight 10.1
  • 18 May 2023 (talents): Reviewed for Patch 10.1
  • 18 May 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1
  • 18 May 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1
  • 09 May 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1.
  • 09 May 2023 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Patch 10.1.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (races): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (gear): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (talents): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 30 Jan. 2023 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 10.0.5.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (races): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (macros): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (playstyle): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (comps): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (gear): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (talents): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 11 Dec. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Dragonflight Season 1.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (races): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (macros): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (playstyle): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (comps): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (gear): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (talents): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 22 Nov. 2022 (this page): Updated for Dragonflight Pre-patch.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (races): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (macros): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (playstyle): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (comps): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (gear): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (talents): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 01 Aug. 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Shadowlands Season 4.
  • 31 May 2022 (races): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 31 May 2022 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 31 May 2022 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 31 May 2022 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 31 May 2022 (gear): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 31 May 2022 (talents): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 31 May 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 31 May 2022 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.5.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (races): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 9.2.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (playstyle): Updated for Patch 9.2.
    • Updated all Damage Rotations.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (comps): Updated for Patch 9.2.
    • Updated Best 3v3 Compositions.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (gear): Updated for Patch 9.2.
    • Updated Recommended Gear.
    • Added Tier-Sets section.
    • Removed Shards of Domination section.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (talents): Updated for Patch 9.2.
    • Updated Talent Table.
    • Updated Tier 7 Regular Talent.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (this page): Updated for Patch 9.2.
    • Added Notable Changes section.
  • 28 Feb. 2022 (this page): Updated for Patch 9.2.
    • Added Notable Changes section.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (races): Updated Best Races.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 9.1.5.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 9.1.5.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 9.1.5.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (gear): Reviewed for Patch 9.1.5.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (talents): Updated PvP Talents.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (this page): Updated for Patch 9.1.5.
  • 10 Nov. 2021 (this page): Updated for Patch 9.1.5.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (races): Reviewed for Patch 9.1.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 9.1.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 9.1.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (comps): Updated Best 2v2 Compositions.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (gear): Updated Recommended Gear.
    • Added Shards of Domination section.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (talents): Updated PvP Talents.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (this page): Updated for Patch 9.1.
  • 02 Jul. 2021 (this page): Updated for Patch 9.1.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (races): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (macros): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (playstyle): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (comps): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (gear): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (talents): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 08 Mar. 2021 (this page): Reviewed for Patch 9.0.5.
  • 17 Feb. 2021 (playstyle): Updated all rotations with new talent.
  • 17 Feb. 2021 (talents): Updated Tier 1 Regular Talents.
    • Updated PvP Talents.
  • 17 Dec. 2020 (playstyle): Removed old spells.
  • 06 Dec. 2020 (gear): Added BiS gear list for Shadowlands.
  • 05 Dec. 2020 (playstyle): Updated Damage Rotations to include Covenant Ability.
  • 30 Nov. 2020 (gear): Removed outdated Traits and Essences.
    • Removed outdated gear.
    • Added gems section.
  • 30 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added Covenant page, removed old Azerite mentions, and updated gear section.
  • 30 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added Covenant page, removed old Azerite mentions, and updated gear section.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (races): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (macros): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (playstyle): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (comps): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (gear): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (talents): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (this page): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.
  • 14 Oct. 2020 (this page): Updated for Shadowlands pre-patch.

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