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PaladinPvP · level 60

Level 60 Retribution Paladin PvP build

“Command Duelist” — Player vs player.

A two-handed Seal of Command PvP burst build that stacks stun windows, Judgement pressure, and enough stamina/armor to survive while closing kills.

Open in the builder →Compare with mineRating today86.1 / 100

Excellent. This is close to the best this item pool and tree allow for the goal.

Talents

10 Holy / 10 Protection / 31 Retribution · 51 points at level 60

Holy · 10

  • Improved Holy Strike2/2
  • Divine Strength5/5
  • Improved Seals3/3

Protection · 10

  • Toughness5/5
  • Precision3/3
  • Guardian's Favor2/2

Retribution · 31

  • Benediction5/5
  • Improved Judgement2/2
  • Conviction5/5
  • Sanctified Judgement3/3
  • Seal of Command1/1
  • Pursuit of Justice2/2
  • Eye for an Eye2/2
  • Sacred Arbiter1/1
  • Crusade2/2
  • Two-Handed Weapon Specialization3/3
  • Vengeance3/3
  • Repentance1/1
  • Twist of Light1/1

Gear

SlotItemStatsSource
HeadAvenger's Crown739 armor · +12 Agility · +20 Strength · +22 Intellect · +12 Spirit · +22 Stamina · +23 Spell Power · +14 Critical StrikeAvenger's Battlegear
NeckSadist's Collar+24 Stamina · +14 Critical Strike · +20 Attack PowerNaxxramas · Gothik the Harvester
ShouldersPauldrons of the Unrelenting650 armor · +30 Stamina · +11 Strength · +9 Defense · +12 DodgeTemple of Ahn'Qiraj · Fankriss the Unyielding
BackCloak of the Fallen God66 armor · +26 Agility · +11 Strength · +15 Stamina—
ChestAvenger's Breastplate985 armor · +12 Agility · +23 Strength · +24 Intellect · +11 Spirit · +24 Stamina · +18 Spell Power · +14 Critical StrikeAvenger's Battlegear
WristsQiraji Execution Bracers103 armor · +16 Agility · +15 Strength · +14 Stamina · +10 HitTemple of Ahn'Qiraj · Twin Emperors
HandsPremier Lieutenant Commander's Chevalier Gloves461 armor · +13 Strength · +26 Stamina · +7 Intellect · +7 Spell Power · +7 Critical StrikeField Marshal's Vindication
WaistBelt of Never-ending Agony142 armor · +20 Stamina · +64 Attack Power · +14 Critical Strike · +10 HitTemple of Ahn'Qiraj · C'Thun
LegsSentinel's Plate Legguards646 armor · +28 Strength · +27 Stamina · +14 Critical Strike · +10 Hit—
FeetHive Tunneler's Boots156 armor · +30 Stamina · +17 Agility · +10 Strength · +60 Bonus ArmorTemple of Ahn'Qiraj · Fankriss the Unyielding
Ring 1Master Dragonslayer's Ring+14 Stamina · +48 Attack Power · +10 Hit—
Ring 2Ring of the Qiraji Fury+12 Stamina · +40 Attack Power · +14 Critical StrikeTemple of Ahn'Qiraj · Viscidus
Trinket 1Slayer's Crest+64 Attack PowerNaxxramas · Sapphiron
Trinket 2Kiss of the Spider+14 Critical Strike · +10 HitNaxxramas · Maexxna
Main HandDark Edge of Insanity242–364 · 3.5s · 86.6 dps · +35 Strength · +19 Agility · +25 StaminaTemple of Ahn'Qiraj · C'Thun
Ranged / RelicLibram of Law—
  • Avenger's Battlegear (2/5)
  • Field Marshal's Vindication (1/6)

Rotation

  1. 1Horn of Lordaeronbuff not active on you
  2. 2Seal of Commandbuff not active on you
  3. 3Divine Shieldyou are low on health
  4. 4Blessing of Freedomwhile moving
  5. 5Repentanceopener only
  6. 6Avenging Wrathresource pooled (high rage/energy/mana)
  7. 7Hammer of Wrathtarget below 20% health
  8. 8Hammer of Justicewhen ready
  9. 9Judgement of Furywhen ready
  10. 10Holy Strikewhen ready
  11. 11Divine Stormwhen ready
  12. 12Exorcismwhile moving

Read top to bottom: use the first ability that is ready and whose condition holds.

Why it works

This is a Ret-first PvP build with just enough Holy and Protection to sharpen the duel kit. Retribution supplies the core: Seal of Command, Improved Judgement, Conviction, Pursuit of Justice, Repentance, Two-Handed Weapon Specialization, Vengeance, and Twist of Light. Holy adds Improved Holy Strike, Divine Strength, and Improved Seals for harder front-loaded Holy/weapon damage. Protection adds Precision for reliable connects and Guardian’s Favor so Blessing of Freedom lasts longer and Blessing of Protection comes back sooner.

The gear is a burst-survival mix rather than pure raid damage. Dark Edge of Insanity is the centerpiece: high top-end two-handed damage, Strength, Stamina, Agility, and a disruptive disorient proc. Avenger’s Crown/Breastplate keep plate armor while adding hybrid Strength, Intellect, spell power, and crit. Qiraji Execution Bracers, Belt of Never-ending Agony, Sentinel’s Plate Legguards, Master Dragonslayer’s Ring, and Kiss of the Spider give more than enough hit for PvP, where you only need about 5% against equal-level players; the excess lets your key Judgement/Holy Strike connects stay consistent. The PvP gloves are chosen specifically for the extra Repentance duration, which is worth more than a small stat gain in real fights.

Play around control chains: keep Horn and Seal of Command active, use Repentance as the opener or reset, then Avenging Wrath into Hammer of Justice for the kill attempt. Hammer of Wrath jumps to the top under 20%. Use Blessing of Freedom aggressively while moving or being kited, and Divine Shield only when low or to deny a lethal crowd-control setup. Slayer’s Crest and Kiss of the Spider should be stacked with stun windows, not spent into enemy defensives.

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