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Retribution Paladin

Retribution Paladin

DPS PvP S M+ C

Retribution Paladin is an S-tier dominant PvP pick and a C-tier niche Mythic+ spec in Midnight Season 2, based on live ladder data.

Season Midnight Season 2 Updated 3 hours ago Region EU

Where Retribution Paladin ranks right now

Each card is one game mode. The letter is its tier (S best → C niche); the bar shows how popular this spec is vs. the most-played spec in that mode.

Solo Shuffle
S Top pick rank #3 of 40
7%played 1,057avg rating 50.6%win rate
— steady
2v2 Arena
C Niche pick rank #22 of 29
0.9%played 2,151avg rating 66.4%win rate
▼ falling
3v3 Arena
B Solid pick rank #9 of 32
3.9%played 2,091avg rating 63.1%win rate
— steady
Rated BG
B Solid pick rank #15 of 35
2.9%played 1,544avg rating 58.7%win rate
▼ falling
BG Blitz
S Top pick rank #1 of 40
8.3%played 1,025avg rating 50.8%win rate
▼ falling
Mythic+
C Niche pick rank #11 of 17
2.3%played +19avg key
▼ falling

Popular Retribution Paladin talent builds

The most-run talent loadouts among this spec's top players — separated for PvP and PvE, since arena and Mythic+ run different talents. Copy a code and import it straight into the game.

PvP · Arena

Most popular 8%
Talent tree
Class & Spec
Herald of the Sun

Selected talents are highlighted — hover any for details.

PvE · Mythic+

Most popular 17%
Alternative 17%
Situational 17%
Talent tree
Class & Spec
Herald of the Sun
Class & Spec
Herald of the Sun
Class & Spec
Herald of the Sun

Selected talents are highlighted — hover any for details.

To import: open the Talents pane in-game, click the dropdown next to your loadouts, choose Import, and paste the code.

Is Retribution Paladin good in Midnight Season 2?

In rated PvP, Retribution Paladin is currently an S-tier spec, strongest in Solo Shuffle. Representation on the live rated ladder is the clearest read on whether a spec is worth playing — it shows what is actually climbing, not what looks good on paper. Compare it against the full board on the WoW PvP meta & arena tier list.

For Mythic+, it lands in C tier by how often it appears in the season's top keys, clearing an average of +19. See how every DPS stacks up on the WoW Mythic+ meta & tier list.

Whether you are pushing arena rating, a Gladiator mount, high keys for portals, or a raid clear, starting on a well-positioned spec makes the grind far shorter. This profile is rebuilt daily from live ladder data, so it always reflects the current patch — bookmark it and check back as the meta shifts.

Retribution Paladin — FAQ

Is Retribution Paladin good in WoW right now?

Retribution Paladin is an S-tier dominant PvP pick and a C-tier niche Mythic+ spec. These tiers come from live ladder representation and are rebuilt daily, so they track the current patch.

What is the best PvP bracket for Retribution Paladin?

Retribution Paladin performs best in Solo Shuffle this season by representation. Use the PvP meta board to compare its standing across Solo Shuffle, 2v2, 3v3, Rated BG and Battleground Blitz.

How is this Retribution ranking calculated?

We read the live rated PvP ladders and the top Mythic+ runs of the season, count how often each specialization appears, and tier it by how far its representation sits above an even share. There is no manual editing — it is pure ladder data, refreshed daily for EU and US.

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