Retribution Paladin PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — The War Within (11.2)

The stat priority for Retribution Paladin in PvP is as follows:

1. Strength;
2. Versatility;
3. Mastery;
4. Haste; = Critical Strike;

Strength is the best stat in all situations, and you naturally get it from all your primary slot gear. Versatility is Retribution's best stat in PvP because it boosts your damage and healing while also reducing the damage you receive. Mastery is the second-best stat in PvP as it increases all your damage done, and one of Retribution's primary goal is to burst the enemy in as few globals as possible. Haste, while still valuable, is currently seated behind Mastery due to the pacing of the game. If game pacing slows down, consistent damage may matter more, and Haste may overtake mastery. Critical Strike is also good for Retribution and now has several synergies with some new talents and passives, however during early seasons it may be difficult to come up with enough crit to be effective.

In general, Retribution Paladins want to get trinkets that line up well with Avenging Wrath. If you are not Human, Gladiators Medallion is recommended alongside Gladiators Insignia of Alacrity. Here is the best gear we recommend you use as a Retribution Paladin.

• Head: Lightmane of the Lucent Battalion
• Neck: Astral Gladiator's Amulet
• Shoulders: Chargers of the Lucent Battalion
• Cloak: Reshii Wraps
• Chest: Cuirass of the Lucent Battalion
• Wrists: Astral Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
• Hands: Astral Gladiator's Plate Handguards
• Waist: Astral Gladiator's Plate Girdle
• Legs: Cuisses of the Lucent Battalion
• Feet: Algari Competitor's Plate Sabatons crafted using Astral Gladiator's Heraldry and embellished with Elemental Focusing Lens and Algari Missive of the Harmonious
• Ring 1: Astral Gladiator's Signet
• Ring 2: Algari Competitor's Signet crafted with Astral Gladiator's Heraldry embellished with Elemental Focusing Lens and Algari Missive of the Harmonious
• Weapon: Astral Gladiator's Greatsword

In 11.2 Paladins receive two set bonuses based on Hero Specialization. Both 2-set and 4-set bonuses for Templar and Herald of the Sun will be used in PvP. Early season it is likely that Herald will be stronger because it has a better 2-set bonus than Templar but after 4-set is acquire both Hero Specializations should remain close. All set bonuses are nerfed in PvP combat.

Reshii Wraps is the new cloak that Retribution Paladins will be using for the final season of The War Within. Reshii Wraps for DPS classes has a small damage proc that is nerfed by 67% in PvP. Additionally you can customize the stats on the Reshii Wraps by using its Fiber Socket. You should add versatility as your primary stat to the Reshii Wraps. At max upgrades the Reshii Wraps are higher iLvl than conquest gear. Until you get max upgrades it is fine to use the honor or conquest cloak if you purchase those.

Note: It is important to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and Strength boost that will increase your survivability and damage output.

Astral Gladiator's Medallion Allows you to remove any crowd control on yourself. You will normally use this when you are stuck in crowd control, and a teammate is at low health. Note, if you play a Human, you may play without this trinket.

Astral Gladiator's Badge of Ferocity gives you Crit and has a 1-minute cooldown that increases your primary stat. This is great to use right before you activate a powerful cooldown.

Astral Gladiator's Emblem increases your maximum health when used. This gives you an additional defensive when you think a team will be focusing on you and can be paired with Shield of Vengeance to increase the shield value.

Astral Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity increases your Haste and has a chance to proc your primary stat. This is an overall strong trinket, as the stat will often proc throughout an arena match.

Here are the best enchants and gems for a Retribution Paladin:

• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Chant of Leeching Fangs
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Crystalline Radiance
• Legs: Stormbound Armor Kit
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Radiant Versatility
• Feet: Enchant Boots - Defender's March
• Wrist: Enchant Bracer - Chant of Armored Leech
• Weapon Enchant: Enchant Weapon - Authority of Radiant Power

You may have up to 9 gems attached to your gear using Vicious Jeweler's Setting one of which can be an Algari Diamond (unique effect Gems). Use Enduring Bloodstone for your Algari Diamond and Masterful Sapphire tier 3 in the eight other sockets.