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Onlyswords - Dalaran

DraeneiRetribution Paladinthe Explorer

DalaranUS<the elite stooges>

239Item Level
1,681Peak PvP
#2,174Best Rank
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Updated Aug 18, 2026, 16:58 UTC · 86 days ago · data from the Blizzard Battle.net API · data may be delayed

Best bracketBattleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin, Retribution Paladin, 1681 rating
Gear239 item level · 6/8 enchants · 6/6 gems
UpdatedAug 18, 2026, 16:58 UTC
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Gear: 239 item level · 6/8 enchants · 6/6 gems. See the full loadout, enchants & gems.

Rated bracket performance

BracketRatingRankW–LGamesWin%
Battleground Blitz - Retribution PaladinChallenger1681#217429–386743%

Equipped gear

Avg iLvl 239
Luminant Verdict's Unwavering Gaze246Enduring Heliotrope
Luminant Verdict's Providence Watch246Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl246
Luminant Verdict's Divine Warplate246Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
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Luminant Verdict's Gauntlets246
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle246Flawless Versatile Amethyst
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses246Enchanted: +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Warboots246Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Galactic Aspirant's Signet217Flawless Masterful Amethyst
Galactic Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity217
Galactic Aspirant's Medallion217
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword246Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Worldsoul Tenacity

Character stats

53.7%Haste
35.7%Mastery
13.6%Versatility
10.5%Crit

Secondary stats as the character was last geared & logged out.

325,320Health
1,635Strength
16,266Stamina
1,830Armor

Battleground win rates

BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
The Battle for Gilneas2313–1057%
Deepwind Gorge239–1439%
Twin Peaks2112–957%
Deephaul Ravine2010–1050%
Warsong Gulch194–1521%
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BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Silvershard Mines158–753%
Arathi Basin157–847%
Temple of Kotmogu132–1115%
Rated Eye of the Storm115–645%
Isle of Conquest65–183%
Southshore vs. Tarren Mill61–517%
Eye of the Storm53–260%
Battle for Wintergrasp51–420%
Seething Shore43–175%
Alterac Valley31–233%
Deepwind Gorge (Legacy)20–20%
Ashran21–150%
Slayer's Rise21–150%

PvE progression

Legion

  • The Emerald NightmareRaid Finder 7/7
  • Trial of ValorHeroic 3/3
  • The NightholdRaid Finder 10/10
  • Tomb of SargerasRaid Finder 9/9
  • Antorus, the Burning ThroneRaid Finder 11/11

Professions

MiningMidnight MiningJewelcraftingMidnight JewelcraftingFishingMidnight Fishing

20,880 achievement points · honor level 217 · ranked in 1 bracket · <the elite stooges>

Titles earned (91)

Currently wearing the Explorer

the ExplorerUniversal ExplorerChallengerthe Seeker3000 Quests Completedthe Exalted40 Exalted Reputationsthe Diplomat2 achievementsCrashin' Thrashin'Crashin' Thrashin' CommanderCombatantTwilight VanquisherThe Twilight Zone (25 player)the HallowedHallowed Be Thy Nameof the AllianceChampion of the Frozen WastesChampion of the Frozen WastesAmbassador2 achievementsGuardian of CenariusGuardian of Cenariusof the NightfallThe Twilight Zone (10 player)Jenkins2 achievementsStarcallerObserved (10 player)the Astral WalkerObserved (25 player)the Pilgrimthe PatientLooking For Manythe Light of DawnThe Light of DawnBane of the Fallen KingBane of the Fallen Kingthe Kingslayer2 achievementsof the Ashen VerdictThe Ashen VerdictAssistant ProfessorI Had It in My Handof the Four WindsHeroic: Al'AkirVeteran of the AlliancePrivatePrivateCorporalCorporalSergeant2 achievementsMaster SergeantMaster SergeantSergeant MajorSergeant MajorKnightKnightKnight-LieutenantKnight-LieutenantKnight-CaptainKnight-CaptainKnight-ChampionKnight-ChampionDefender of a Shattered WorldDefender of a Shattered WorldDragonslayerHeroic: SinestraBlackwing's BaneHeroic: NefarianAvenger of HyjalAvengers of HyjalFirelordHeroic: RagnarosSavior of AzerothHeroic: Madness of DeathwingDestroyer's EndDestroyer's Endthe Beloved60 Exalted Reputationsthe FearlessHeroic: Sha of Fearthe Tranquil MasterTranquil MasterDelver of the VaultsHeroic: Will of the EmperorBrawler8 achievementsConqueror of OrgrimmarConqueror of OrgrimmarHellscream's DownfallMythic: Garrosh Hellscreamthe WakenerWakenerLumberjackChoppin' Some More Logsthe CommandojackChoppin' Even More LogsOrcslayerNemesis: Orcslayerthe Death StalkerNemesis: Death StalkerTarren Mill TerrorVictory in HillsbradPrelateSword of Wrynnof the Iron VanguardThe Iron InvasionArtisanProfessional Draenor MasterDefiler's EndMythic: ArchimondeThe HonorableHonor Level 25The PrestigiousHonor Level 50The UnrelentingHonor Level 80Bound by HonorHonor Level 200Lord of the ReinsVengeance IncarnateMythic: Gul'danthe GullibleLock, Stock and Two Smoking GoblinsHighlordthe Unstoppable ForceHonor Level 100StylistAzeroth's Next Top ModelDemonslayerAnd We're All Out of Mana BunsInquisitorSoloistSupreme SoloistAlly of DragonsIntrepid ExplorerHigh Explorer5 achievementsTimerunnerTimerunnerMachine WhispererHonorary CouncilmemberLamplighterThread-SpinnerMachine-WardenIt's Not Much, But It's Honest WorkDetectiveAzeroth's Greatest DetectiveSilksingerThe Grand TapestryAnub'Hand of the VizierVox Arachnithe Explosiveof StromgardeRise of the Red DawnThorn of TwilightDefinitely Not a CultistTeacher of Strong

Reputations (65)

GnomereganFriendly · 162 / 6,000
DarnassusFriendly · 350 / 6,000
The League of ArathorFriendly · 3,905 / 6,000
StormwindFriendly · 162 / 6,000
IronforgeFriendly · 162 / 6,000
Kirin TorNeutral · 214 / 3,000
Stormpike GuardNeutral · 1,738 / 3,000
GuildFriendly · 2,375 / 6,000
Silverwing SentinelsNeutral · 1,753 / 3,000
ExodarFriendly · 1,062 / 6,000
GilneasNeutral · 62 / 3,000
Tushui PandarenFriendly · 162 / 6,000
Wrynn's VanguardNeutral · 500 / 3,000
Highmountain TribeExalted
The NightfallenExalted
DreamweaversExalted
The WardensExalted
Court of FarondisExalted
ValarjarExalted
Armies of LegionfallExalted
Army of the LightExalted
Argussian ReachExalted
The Undying ArmyNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Maruuk CentaurRenown 24 · 2,298 / 2,500
Dragonscale ExpeditionRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Valdrakken AccordRenown 30 · 0 / 2,500
Iskaara TuskarrRenown 23 · 425 / 2,500
Ve'nariDubious · 500 / 1,000
WrathionAcquaintance · 3,250 / 8,400
SabellianAcquaintance · 3,000 / 8,400
Cobalt AssemblyEmpty · 101 / 300
Dream WardensRenown 2 · 1,250 / 2,500
The Severed ThreadsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The GeneralMastermind
The VizierMastermind
The K'aresh TrustRenown 6 · 1,560 / 2,500
Flame's RadianceRenown 1 · 820 / 2,500
Shades of the RowInterloper · 0 / 500
MagistersInterloper · 200 / 500
Blood KnightsInterloper · 425 / 500
FarstridersInterloper · 200 / 500
Bizmo's BrawlpubRank 2 · 250 / 1,000
Ritual SitesRenown 1 · 1,798 / 2,500
The Assembly of the DeepsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The WeaverMastermind
Brann BronzebeardLevel 48 · 27,162 / 83,000
The Cartels of UndermineRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
Slayer's DuellumFriendly · 1,300 / 6,000
Venture CompanyFriendly · 800 / 6,000
Hara'tiRenown 6 · 1,695 / 2,500
Bilgewater CartelFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Blackwater CartelRevered · 400 / 21,000
Court of HarvestersNeutral · 495 / 3,000
Steamwheedle CartelFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Gallagio Loyalty Rewards ClubRenown 1 · 900 / 2,500
Valeera SanguinarLevel 22 · 18,524 / 39,000
Amani TribeRenown 7 · 1,120 / 2,500
The SingularityRenown 8 · 875 / 2,500
Silvermoon CourtRenown 10 · 235 / 2,500
SoridormiAnomaly · 63 / 7,000
Manaforge VandalsRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Loamm NiffenRenown 19 · 1,362 / 2,500
Hallowfall ArathiRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Council of DornogalRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Keg Leg's CrewRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500

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Onlyswords: PvP FAQ

How highly ranked is Onlyswords in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin?

Onlyswords sits at 1681 rating (Challenger) in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin this season on Dalaran (US).

Which Paladin spec does Onlyswords push rating on?

Onlyswords's highest-rated Battleground Blitz spec is Retribution Paladin at 1681 rating (Challenger).

How often does Onlyswords win in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin?

Onlyswords wins 43% of their Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin games this season (29–38).

What is Onlyswords's best battleground?

Onlyswords's strongest battleground is Twin Peaks, with a 57% win rate over 21 games.

Character summary

Onlyswords, a Draenei Retribution Paladin on Dalaran (US), is working up the ladder this season in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin, peaking at 1681 rating (Challenger), ahead of 61% of the Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin field. They focus a single rated bracket this season.

Their record reaches past the arena: Onlyswords carries 91 earned titles and 20,880 achievement points. Full gear, talents, battleground win rates and PvE progression are broken down below; you can also see how they place on our Mythic+ leaderboards and PvP ladders.

Their active specialisation is Retribution Paladin, carrying gear across 15 slots, including 12 epic pieces, 6 enchanted and 6 gems socketed and an equipped item level of 239. Outside combat, Onlyswords keeps up Mining, Jewelcrafting and Fishing. Their current talent build is available to copy below, or open it in our interactive talent calculator.

Onlyswords has played 67 rated games this season. Top of the sheet right now: #2174 in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin (1681).

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Profile data as of Jul 27, 2026.

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