Retribution Paladin PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets (Dragonflight 10.2.5) (2024)

Last updated on Jan 15, 2024 at 15:00by Lvladen26 comments

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 fromall your primary slot gear. Versatility is Retribution's best stat in PvPbecause it boosts your damage and healing while also reducing the damage youreceive. Mastery is the second-best stat in PvP as it increases all your damagedone, and one of Retribution's primary goal is to burst the enemy in as fewglobals as possible. Haste, while still valuable, is currently seated behindMastery due to the pacing of the game. If game pacing slows down, consistentdamage may matter more, and Haste may overtake mastery. Critical Strike is alsogood for Retribution, but due to the 10.1 PvP Crit nerfs, it is one of ourlowest priority stats.

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

• Head: Zealous Pyreknight's Barbute
• Neck: Verdant Gladiator's Amulet
• Shoulders: Primal Molten Pauldrons with Versa and Mastery statsEmbellished with Verdant Conduit
• Cloak: Verdant Gladiator's Shawl
• Chest: Zealous Pyreknight's Warplate
• Wrists: Verdant Gladiator's Plate Wristguards
• Hands: Zealous Pyreknight's Jeweled Gauntlets
• Waist: Verdant Gladiator's Plate Girdle
• Legs: Zealous Pyreknight's Cuisses
• Feet: Infurious Warboots of Impunity
• Ring 1: Signet of Titanic Insight with Versa and Mastery stats
• Ring 2: Verdant Gladiator's Signet
• Weapon: Verdant Gladiator's Greatsword

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

Note: It is important to be wearing 2 PvP trinkets. This will give you aStamina and Strength boost that will increase your survivability and damageoutput.

Verdant Gladiator's MedallionAllows you to remove any crowd control on yourself.You will normally use this when you are stuck in crowd control, anda teammate is at low health. Note, if you play a Human, you may play withoutthis trinket.

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

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

Verdant Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity increases your Haste and has achance toproc 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 2and 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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