Retribution Paladin PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets (Season 4)

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, but due to the 10.1 PvP Crit nerfs, it is one of our lowest priority stats.

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: Heartfire Sentinel's Forgehelm
• Neck: Draconic Gladiator's Amulet
• Shoulders: Heartfire Sentinel's Steelwings
• Cloak: Draconic Gladiator's Shawl
• Chest: Draconic Gladiator's Plate Chestplate
• Wrists: Draconic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
• Hands: Draconic Gladiator's Plate Handguards
• Waist: Draconic Gladiator's Plate Girdle
• Legs: Primal Molten Legplates with Versa and Mastery stats Embellished with Verdant Conduit
• Feet: Infurious Warboots of Impunity
• Ring 1: Signet of Titanic Insight with Versa and Mastery stats
• Ring 2: Draconic Gladiator's Signet
• Weapon: Draconic Gladiator's Greatsword

Aside from running the 4-set, there are now various stat pathways that all net relatively similar results. It is recommended to start with the above gearset and then experiment with stat combinations from there. Some Rank 1 Ret Paladins are gathering a full set of non-tier Chest, Helm, Gloves, and Pants in order to run higher Versatility and becoming tankier. This slightly sacrifices damage for survivability and is currently up for debate.

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.

Draconic 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.

Draconic 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.

Draconic 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.

Draconic 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: (If you have the gold, buy the tier 3 versions of enchants!) (

• Neck: Tiered Medallion Setting x3 (To save gold, buy two tier 2 and one tier 3
• Cloak: Enchant Cloak - Homebound Speed
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Sustained Strength
• Legs: Fierce Armor Kit
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Devotion of Versatility
• Feet: Enchant Boots - Plainsrunner's Breeze
• Wrist: Enchant Bracer - Devotion of Speed
• Weapon Enchant: Enchant Weapon - Sophic Devotion

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