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Howlerhead - Illidan

TaurenRetribution Paladin

IllidanUS<macaroni and cheese>

272Item Level
1,663Peak PvP
#2,014Best Rank
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Updated Sep 05, 2026, 03:19 UTC · 22 days ago · data from the Blizzard Battle.net API · data may be delayed

Best bracketSolo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin — Retribution Paladin, 1663 rating
Current buildCopyable talent import available
Gear272 item level · 4/8 enchants · 3/3 gems
UpdatedSep 05, 2026, 03:19 UTC
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Retribution Paladin · Build 1 import string

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Retribution Paladin · Build 3 import string

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Retribution Paladin · Build 4 import string

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Retribution Paladin · Build 5 import string

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Retribution Paladin · Build 6 import string

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Retribution Paladin · Build 7 import string

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Retribution Paladin · Build 8 import string

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Holy Paladin · Build 1 import string

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Holy Paladin · Build 2 import string

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Holy Paladin · Build 3 import string

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Protection Paladin import string

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PvP talents

Hallowed GroundSearing GlareBlessing of Spellwarding

Gear: 272 item level · 4/8 enchants · 3/3 gems — see full loadout, enchants & gems.

Rated bracket performance

BracketRatingRankW–LGamesWin%
Solo Shuffle - Retribution PaladinChallenger1663#201430–225258%

Equipped gear

Avg iLvl 272
Warhelm of the Consecrated Flame292
Venomous Aspirant's Pendant263Flawless Masterful Lapis
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons292Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Cloak292
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Armor263
Silvermoon City Tabard1
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Cuffs263
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Venomous Aspirant's Plate Handguards263
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Girdle263
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves263
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Warboots263
Thalassian Competitor's Signet292Flawless Masterful LapisEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Venomous Gladiator's Signet292Flawless Masterful LapisEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion263
Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity263
Venomous Aspirant's Polearm263Enchanted: Rite of the Hash'ey

Character stats

40.7%Mastery
26.4%Haste
24.7%Versatility
9.0%Crit

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

522,960Health
1,720Strength
26,148Stamina
2,113Armor

Battleground win rates

BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Temple of Kotmogu334177–15753%
Silvershard Mines245134–11155%
The Battle for Gilneas232132–10057%
Twin Peaks218116–10253%
Classic Warsong Gulch15076–7451%
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BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Seething Shore13697–3971%
Deepwind Gorge (Legacy)13576–5956%
Warsong Gulch13474–6055%
Eye of the Storm13364–6948%
Rated Eye of the Storm11459–5552%
Classic Arathi Basin10039–6139%
Arathi Basin9758–3960%
Alterac Valley9054–3660%
Isle of Conquest8946–4352%
Deepwind Gorge7542–3356%
Strand of the Ancients5424–3044%
Arathi Basin Comp Stomp5353–0100%
Ashran3215–1747%
Battle for Wintergrasp3114–1745%
Cooking: Impossible157–847%
Deephaul Ravine154–1127%
Arathi Basin Winter1410–471%
Southshore vs. Tarren Mill135–838%
Korrak's Revenge85–362%
Slayer's Rise52–340%

PvE progression

Midnight

  • The Tidebound GrottoRaid Finder 1/1

Mythic+ best runs 7/12 timed

DungeonKeyTimeDate
Operation: Mechagon - Junkyard+1936:03 ★—
Atal'Dazar+1932:13 ✕—
Freehold+1924:36 ★—
Waycrest Manor+1840:03 ✕—
Waycrest Manor+1837:10 ★—
Operation: Mechagon - Junkyard+1838:56 ✕—
Temple of Sethraliss+1831:11 ★—
Operation: Mechagon - Workshop+1830:23 ★—
The Underrot+1834:01 ✕—
Shrine of the Storm+1843:58 ✕—
Shrine of the Storm+1841:15 ★—
The Underrot+1728:14 ★—

Professions

BlacksmithingMidnight BlacksmithingMiningMidnight MiningArchaeologyCookingMidnight CookingFishingMidnight Fishing

21,530 achievement points · honor level 486 · ranked in 1 bracket · <macaroni and cheese>

Titles earned (87)

ChallengerConquerorThe Conquerorthe Seeker3000 Quests Completedthe Exalted40 Exalted Reputationsthe ExplorerUniversal ExplorerCombatantTwilight VanquisherThe Twilight Zone (25 player)of the HordeChampion of the Frozen WastesChampion of the Frozen WastesAmbassador2 achievementsBrewmasterBrewmasterof the NightfallThe Twilight Zone (10 player)Jenkins2 achievementsStarcallerObserved (10 player)the Astral WalkerObserved (25 player)the PatientLooking For Manythe Light of DawnThe Light of Dawnthe Kingslayer2 achievementsof the Ashen VerdictThe Ashen VerdictWarbringerAssistant ProfessorI Had It in My HandVeteran of the HordeScoutScoutGruntGruntSergeant2 achievementsSenior SergeantSenior SergeantFirst SergeantFirst SergeantStone GuardStone GuardBlood GuardBlood GuardLegionnaireLegionnaireCenturionCenturionChampionChampionFirelordHeroic: Ragnarosthe Beloved60 Exalted ReputationsBrawler8 achievementsLiberator of OrgrimmarLiberator of OrgrimmarHellscream's DownfallMythic: Garrosh HellscreamLumberjackChoppin' Some More LogsTalon KingSpear of Vol'jinof the Iron VanguardThe Iron InvasionArtisanProfessional Draenor MasterLegend of PandariaChapter V: Judgment of the Black PrinceThe HonorableHonor Level 25The PrestigiousHonor Level 50The UnrelentingHonor Level 80Bound by HonorHonor Level 200Lord of the ReinsVengeance IncarnateMythic: Gul'danHighlordthe Unstoppable ForceHonor Level 100StylistAzeroth's Next Top Modelthe TacticianHonor Level 300ProspectorMaster of Seething Shorethe Alliance SlayerExpedition LeaderExpedition LeaderHero of Dazar'alorMythic: Lady Jaina Proudmoorethe AwakenedBattle for Azeroth Keystone Conqueror: Season Fourthe Faceless One2 achievementsHand of the ArchonBaronSword of the PrimusDisciple of DevotionSoloistSupreme Soloistof LordaeronKhansguardAlly of DragonsIntrepid ExplorerParagon of the Obsidian BroodThe Obsidian Bloodlinethe ReconcilerActive Listening Skillsof the Tyr's GuardOf the Tyr's GuardDream DefenderSwabbieChampion of the DragonflightsChampion of the DragonflightsMachine WhispererHonorary CouncilmemberLamplighterThread-SpinnerWitness of the Kirin TorFate of the Kirin TorSilksingerThe Grand TapestryAnub'Hand of the VizierVox ArachniLandlubberthe Explosiveof HammerfallRise of the Red DawnDefinitely Not a CultistAzeroth's VanguardReady for Midnight

Reputations (127)

The Wyrmrest AccordNeutral · 0 / 3,000
OrgrimmarHonored · 1,067 / 12,000
RatchetNeutral · 2,651 / 3,000
Warsong OutridersExalted
Cenarion ExpeditionNeutral · 420 / 3,000
Thunder BluffRevered · 2,814 / 21,000
Argent DawnNeutral · 200 / 3,000
Kirin TorFriendly · 1,264 / 6,000
Brood of NozdormuHated · 2,200 / 36,000
Darkspear TrollsHonored · 3,996 / 12,000
The TaunkaFriendly · 2,577 / 6,000
Argent CrusadeHonored · 38 / 12,000
Lower CityNeutral · 1,886 / 3,000
Thorium BrotherhoodNeutral · 48 / 3,000
ThrallmarNeutral · 160 / 3,000
Horde ExpeditionHonored · 2,156 / 12,000
The DefilersExalted
Frostwolf ClanExalted
Darkmoon FaireFriendly · 2,915 / 6,000
Keepers of TimeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Booty BayNeutral · 2,900 / 3,000
RamkahenNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Silvermoon CityHonored · 99 / 12,000
Bloodsail BuccaneersHated · 35,125 / 36,000
The Sha'tarNeutral · 0 / 3,000
GuildExalted
Cenarion CircleFriendly · 1,086 / 6,000
Hydraxian WaterlordsNeutral · 0 / 3,000
EverlookNeutral · 2,651 / 3,000
The Kalu'akNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The Hand of VengeanceFriendly · 2,577 / 6,000
The Ashen VerdictRevered · 3,490 / 21,000
TherazaneHated · 0 / 36,000
Golden LotusNeutral · 600 / 3,000
Shado-PanHonored · 840 / 12,000
The ScryersNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Laughing Skull OrcsNeutral · 0 / 3,000
SporeggarUnfriendly · 475 / 3,000
Knights of the Ebon BladeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Bilgewater CartelFriendly · 5,999 / 6,000
The Earthen RingNeutral · 0 / 3,000
GadgetzanNeutral · 2,651 / 3,000
UndercityHonored · 3,406 / 12,000
SyndicateHated · 25,475 / 36,000
The Black PrinceFriendly · 1,098 / 6,000
Warsong OffensiveFriendly · 2,577 / 6,000
The LorewalkersNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Huojin PandarenFriendly · 5,999 / 6,000
Frostwolf OrcsRevered · 4,088 / 21,000
Emperor ShaohaoFriendly · 105 / 6,000
Shado-Pan AssaultFriendly · 2,519 / 6,000
The August CelestialsFriendly · 3,000 / 6,000
Arakkoa OutcastsRevered · 2,637 / 21,000
Brawl'gar Arena (Season 2)Rank 1 · 999 / 1,000
Vol'jin's SpearExalted
Highmountain TribeRevered · 2,112 / 21,000
The NightfallenRevered · 4,782 / 21,000
DreamweaversHonored · 10,812 / 12,000
The WardensRevered · 7,199 / 21,000
Court of FarondisHonored · 7,834 / 12,000
Steamwheedle Preservation SocietyNeutral · 0 / 3,000
ValarjarRevered · 1,762 / 21,000
Brawl'gar Arena (Season 3)Rank 8 · 0 / 1,000
Armies of LegionfallRevered · 3,756 / 21,000
Talanji's ExpeditionExalted
VoldunaiExalted
Tortollan SeekersExalted
Army of the LightExalted
Argussian ReachExalted
Champions of AzerothExalted
The HonorboundExalted
Zandalari EmpireExalted
RavenholdtNeutral · 1,404 / 3,000
The AscendedExalted
The Undying ArmyExalted
RajaniExalted
Maruuk CentaurRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Dragonscale ExpeditionRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Valdrakken AccordRenown 30 · 0 / 2,500
Iskaara TuskarrRenown 22 · 302 / 2,500
Rustbolt ResistanceExalted
Uldum AccordExalted
Ve'nariCordial · 13,897 / 21,000
The Wild HuntExalted
Slayer's DuellumFriendly · 1,700 / 6,000
The Archivists' CodexTier 6
Court of NightNeutral · 1,550 / 3,000
WrathionAlly · 4,250 / 8,400
SabellianTrue Friend
Cobalt AssemblyMedium · 1,877 / 2,400
Dark TalonsFriendly · 5,275 / 6,000
Artisan's Consortium - Dragon Isles BranchEsteemed
Glimmerogg RacerAspirational · 0 / 700
Dream WardensRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
The Severed ThreadsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The GeneralMastermind
The VizierMastermind
Steamwheedle CartelFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Hara'tiRenown 5 · 730 / 2,500
The UnshackledExalted
Ritual SitesRenown 1 · 1,949 / 2,500
Keg Leg's CrewRenown 2 · 17 / 2,500
Brawl'gar Arena (Season 4)Rank 3 · 750 / 1,000
The Cartels of UndermineRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
Zul'jarra's ForcesRenown 3 · 2,260 / 2,500
The SingularityRenown 5 · 2,376 / 2,500
Venture CompanyFriendly · 0 / 6,000
The K'aresh TrustRenown 5 · 35 / 2,500
Blackwater CartelFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Manaforge VandalsRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Gallagio Loyalty Rewards ClubRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Court of HarvestersExalted
Death's AdvanceExalted
Flame's RadianceRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
The AvowedNeutral · 550 / 3,000
Silvermoon CourtRenown 12 · 548 / 2,500
Valeera SanguinarLevel 8 · 49 / 8,958
The Ember CourtNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The EnlightenedExalted
SoridormiAnomaly · 3,516 / 7,000
Loamm NiffenRenown 14 · 2,011 / 2,500
Brann BronzebeardLevel 19 · 6,345 / 16,600
Amani TribeRenown 6 · 910 / 2,500
Hallowfall ArathiRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Council of DornogalRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The Assembly of the DeepsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
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Howlerhead — PvP FAQ

What is Howlerhead's Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin rating?

Howlerhead sits at 1663 rating (Challenger) in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin this season on Illidan (US).

What spec does Howlerhead play in Solo Shuffle?

Howlerhead's highest-rated Solo Shuffle spec is Retribution Paladin at 1663 rating (Challenger).

What is Howlerhead's win rate in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin?

Howlerhead wins 58% of their Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin games this season (30–22).

Which battleground does Howlerhead play best?

Howlerhead's strongest battleground is Arathi Basin Comp Stomp, with a 100% win rate over 53 games.

Character summary

Howlerhead, a Tauren Retribution Paladin on Illidan (US), is building a rated record this season in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin, peaking at 1663 rating (Challenger), ranking higher than 60% of ranked players in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin. They focus a single rated bracket this season.

This is not a PvP-only character: Howlerhead carries 87 earned titles and 21,530 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.

Howlerhead plays Retribution Paladin as their ranked specialisation, carrying a 16-slot loadout running 5 epic pieces, 4 enchanted and 3 gems socketed and an equipped item level of 272. On the profession side they have trained Blacksmithing, Mining, Archaeology, Cooking and Fishing. Their current talent build is available to copy below, or open it in our interactive talent calculator.

Howlerhead has played 52 rated games this season. Their best current placements are #2014 in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin (1663).

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Profile data as of Aug 24, 2026.