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Nereus - Lightnings Blade

Blood ElfRetribution PaladinTeacher of Strong

Lightnings BladeUS<Kick Me or I Quit>

277Item Level
1,801Peak PvP
#1,538Best Rank
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Updated Sep 18, 2026, 16:44 UTC · 57 days ago · data from the Blizzard Battle.net API · data may be delayed

Best bracketBattleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin, Retribution Paladin, 1801 rating
Gear277 item level · 4/8 enchants · 1/4 gems
UpdatedSep 18, 2026, 16:44 UTC
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Retribution Paladin · Build 1 import string

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Holy Paladin · Build 2 import string

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Gear: 277 item level · 4/8 enchants · 1/4 gems. See the full loadout, enchants & gems.

Rated bracket performance

BracketRatingRankW–LGamesWin%
Battleground Blitz - Retribution PaladinRival1801#15389–41369%

Equipped gear

Avg iLvl 277
Warhelm of the Consecrated Flame292Flawless Masterful LapisEnchanted: Enchant Helm - Blessing of Speed
Venomous Aspirant's Pendant263
Bulwark of the Consecrated Flame292
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Cuffs263
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Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame292
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Girdle263
Greaves of the Consecrated Flame292
Venomous Aspirant's Signet263
Venomous Aspirant's Badge of Ferocity263
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion259

Character stats

44.0%Haste
42.4%Mastery
23.2%Versatility
10.0%Crit

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

563,820Health
1,821Strength
28,191Stamina
2,243Armor

Battleground win rates

BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Temple of Kotmogu16168–9342%
The Battle for Gilneas14178–6355%
Silvershard Mines13674–6254%
Twin Peaks13566–6949%
Isle of Conquest9535–6037%
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BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Eye of the Storm8843–4549%
Warsong Gulch8341–4249%
Deepwind Gorge7040–3057%
Deepwind Gorge (Legacy)6834–3450%
Classic Warsong Gulch6032–2853%
Rated Eye of the Storm5431–2357%
Alterac Valley5321–3240%
Classic Arathi Basin5328–2553%
Arathi Basin5227–2552%
Battle for Wintergrasp4622–2448%
Strand of the Ancients4534–1176%
Deephaul Ravine4019–2148%
Ashran3720–1754%
Seething Shore3213–1941%
Slayer's Rise2311–1248%
Arathi Basin Winter73–443%
Southshore vs. Tarren Mill54–180%
Cooking: Impossible42–250%
Arathi Basin Comp Stomp11–0100%
Korrak's Revenge11–0100%

PvE progression

The War Within

  • Manaforge OmegaHeroic 5/8

Mythic+ best runs 1/1 timed

DungeonKeyTimeDate
Theater of Pain+832:38 ★-

Professions

EnchantingMidnight EnchantingInscriptionMidnight InscriptionArchaeologyCookingMidnight CookingFishingMidnight Fishing

16,820 achievement points · honor level 235 · ranked in 1 bracket · <Kick Me or I Quit>

Titles earned (80)

Currently wearing Teacher of Strong

Teacher of StrongRivalChallengerthe Seeker3000 Quests CompletedCombatantof the Hordeof the NightfallThe Twilight Zone (10 player)StarcallerObserved (10 player)the Astral WalkerObserved (25 player)the PatientLooking For Manythe Light of DawnThe Light of Dawnthe Kingslayer2 achievementsof the Ashen VerdictThe Ashen VerdictAssistant ProfessorI Had It in My HandVeteran of the HordeScoutScoutGruntGruntSergeant2 achievementsSenior SergeantSenior SergeantFirst SergeantFirst SergeantStone GuardStone GuardBlood GuardBlood GuardLegionnaireLegionnaireBlackwing's BaneHeroic: NefarianAvenger of HyjalAvengers of HyjalFirelordHeroic: RagnarosSavior of AzerothHeroic: Madness of DeathwingDestroyer's EndDestroyer's Endthe ManslayerScourge of the KaldoreiNemesis: Scourge of the KaldoreiSouthshore SlayerVictory in Hillsbradof the FrostwolvesSpear of Vol'jinthe IndomitableChallenge Warlord: Bronzethe Savage HeroSavage HeroIronbaneMythic: Blackhand's CrucibleLord of WarEmpire's TwilightMythic: Imperator's FallArtisanProfessional Draenor MasterDefiler's EndMythic: ArchimondeThe HonorableHonor Level 25The PrestigiousHonor Level 50The UnrelentingHonor Level 80Bound by HonorHonor Level 200the FabulousFabulousthe DreamerMythic: XaviusVengeance IncarnateMythic: Gul'danHighlordthe Unstoppable ForceHonor Level 100StylistAzeroth's Next Top Modelthe DarkenerMythic: Kil'jaedenTitanslayerMythic: Argus the Unmakerthe Alliance SlayerHand of the Archonthe UnboundThe War Within Keystone Conqueror: Season ThreeSoloistSupreme SoloistAgent of the Black PrinceLoyalty to the PrinceMerchant ArtisanMerchant ArtisanPersonal CrafterPersonal CrafterMachine WhispererHonorary CouncilmemberLamplighterThread-SpinnerSilksingerThe Grand TapestryAnub'Hand of the VizierVox Arachnithe ExplosiveStar SaviorThorn of TwilightDefinitely Not a Cultistof the Infinite ChaosHeroic Legion Remix RaidsLoa-SpeakerThalassian BlacksmithDedicated to the Craft: BlacksmithingThalassian EnchanterDedicated to the Craft: EnchantingThalassian ScribeDedicated to the Craft: InscriptionThalassian JewelcrafterDedicated to the Craft: JewelcraftingThalassian LeatherworkerDedicated to the Craft: LeatherworkingThalassian TailorDedicated to the Craft: TailoringThalassian SkinnerDedicated to the Craft: SkinningMrglgrgl of GrglmrglMrglgrgl of Grglmrgl

Reputations (122)

The Wyrmrest AccordNeutral · 0 / 3,000
OrgrimmarHonored · 918 / 12,000
RatchetNeutral · 750 / 3,000
Warsong OutridersRevered · 9,862 / 21,000
Thunder BluffFriendly · 5,999 / 6,000
Kirin TorHonored · 2,342 / 12,000
Darkspear TrollsHonored · 74 / 12,000
The TaunkaHonored · 2,220 / 12,000
Argent CrusadeFriendly · 2,733 / 6,000
ThrallmarFriendly · 2,344 / 6,000
Horde ExpeditionRevered · 1,396 / 21,000
The DefilersExalted
Frostwolf ClanRevered · 2,655 / 21,000
Darkmoon FaireNeutral · 2,000 / 3,000
The Violet EyeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The ConsortiumNeutral · 2,215 / 3,000
Keepers of TimeNeutral · 1,728 / 3,000
Booty BayNeutral · 750 / 3,000
RamkahenNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Shattered Sun OffensiveHonored · 5,734 / 12,000
Silvermoon CityHonored · 1,345 / 12,000
The SunreaversHonored · 8,474 / 12,000
The Sha'tarNeutral · 0 / 3,000
GuildExalted
Cenarion CircleNeutral · 150 / 3,000
Hydraxian WaterlordsNeutral · 2,215 / 3,000
EverlookNeutral · 750 / 3,000
The Kalu'akNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Hellscream's ReachNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Sha'tari SkyguardNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The Hand of VengeanceHonored · 2,220 / 12,000
Order of the Cloud SerpentExalted
The Ashen VerdictExalted
TherazaneHated · 0 / 36,000
Golden LotusFriendly · 400 / 6,000
Shado-PanNeutral · 600 / 3,000
The ScryersFriendly · 500 / 6,000
Laughing Skull OrcsFriendly · 5,284 / 6,000
Knights of the Ebon BladeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Bilgewater CartelFriendly · 5,999 / 6,000
GadgetzanNeutral · 750 / 3,000
UndercityFriendly · 5,999 / 6,000
SyndicateHated · 31,475 / 36,000
Nat PagleBest Friend
The Black PrinceNeutral · 2,800 / 3,000
The KlaxxiNeutral · 2,000 / 3,000
Warsong OffensiveHonored · 2,220 / 12,000
Guardians of HyjalNeutral · 160 / 3,000
Avengers of HyjalExalted
The LorewalkersExalted
Huojin PandarenFriendly · 5,999 / 6,000
The AnglersNeutral · 900 / 3,000
Timbermaw HoldUnfriendly · 190 / 3,000
Frostwolf OrcsRevered · 6,647 / 21,000
The August CelestialsNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Arakkoa OutcastsRevered · 20,247 / 21,000
Vol'jin's SpearExalted
Highmountain TribeRevered · 18,502 / 21,000
Vol'jin's HeadhuntersRevered · 6,650 / 21,000
Order of the AwakenedRevered · 2,700 / 21,000
The SaberstalkersRevered · 14,970 / 21,000
The NightfallenExalted
DreamweaversExalted
The WardensExalted
Court of FarondisRevered · 15,797 / 21,000
VivianneBodyguard · 0 / 10,000
Steamwheedle Preservation SocietyHonored · 4,529 / 12,000
ValarjarRevered · 18,382 / 21,000
Brawl'gar Arena (Season 3)Rank 2 · 500 / 1,000
Armies of LegionfallExalted
Talanji's ExpeditionRevered · 430 / 21,000
VoldunaiRevered · 3,140 / 21,000
Tortollan SeekersHonored · 7,270 / 12,000
Army of the LightHonored · 10,485 / 12,000
Argussian ReachHonored · 795 / 12,000
Champions of AzerothRevered · 2,495 / 21,000
The HonorboundRevered · 4,460 / 21,000
Zandalari EmpireRevered · 3,715 / 21,000
RavenholdtNeutral · 105 / 3,000
The AscendedRevered · 15,050 / 21,000
The Undying ArmyHonored · 11,962 / 12,000
Maruuk CentaurRenown 16 · 14 / 2,500
Dragonscale ExpeditionRenown 21 · 760 / 2,500
Valdrakken AccordRenown 26 · 774 / 2,500
Iskaara TuskarrRenown 19 · 1,396 / 2,500
Ve'nariAmbivalent · 2,795 / 7,000
The Wild HuntHonored · 9,825 / 12,000
Slayer's DuellumExalted
Court of NightNeutral · 500 / 3,000
WrathionAcquaintance · 420 / 8,400
SabellianAcquaintance · 165 / 8,400
Cobalt AssemblyEmpty · 102 / 300
Dark TalonsNeutral · 2,400 / 3,000
Obsidian WardersHated · 0 / 36,000
Winterpelt FurbolgUnfriendly · 2,050 / 3,000
Artisan's Consortium - Dragon Isles BranchNeutral · 26 / 500
Dream WardensRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
The Severed ThreadsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The GeneralMastermind
The VizierMastermind
Hara'tiRenown 10 · 1,920 / 2,500
The UnshackledNeutral · 225 / 3,000
Ritual SitesRenown 3 · 1,702 / 2,500
The Cartels of UndermineRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
Zul'jarra's ForcesRenown 1 · 460 / 2,500
The SingularityRenown 18 · 1,252 / 2,500
The K'aresh TrustRenown 7 · 120 / 2,500
Manaforge VandalsRenown 15 · 0 / 2,500
Gallagio Loyalty Rewards ClubRenown 1 · 500 / 2,500
Court of HarvestersHonored · 10,925 / 12,000
Death's AdvanceNeutral · 500 / 3,000
Flame's RadianceRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
The AvowedNeutral · 2,290 / 3,000
Silvermoon CourtRenown 15 · 386 / 2,500
Valeera SanguinarLevel 11 · 8,409 / 12,500
The EnlightenedNeutral · 1,150 / 3,000
Brann BronzebeardLevel 15 · 10,465 / 16,600
Amani TribeRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
Hallowfall ArathiRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Council of DornogalRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The Assembly of the DeepsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The WeaverMastermind

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Nereus: PvP FAQ

What is Nereus's Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin rating?

Nereus sits at 1801 rating (Rival) in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin this season on Lightnings Blade (US).

What spec does Nereus play in Battleground Blitz?

Nereus's highest-rated Battleground Blitz spec is Retribution Paladin at 1801 rating (Rival).

Which battleground does Nereus play best?

Nereus's strongest battleground is Strand of the Ancients, with a 76% win rate over 45 games.

Where does Nereus rank on the ladder?

Nereus's current US ladder placements are #1538 in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin.

Character summary

Nereus, a Blood Elf Retribution Paladin on Lightnings Blade (US), is climbing through the Rival tier in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin, peaking at 1801 rating (Rival), ranking higher than 73% of ranked players in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin. They focus a single rated bracket this season.

This is not a PvP-only character: Nereus carries 80 earned titles. 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.

Nereus plays Retribution Paladin as their ranked specialisation, carrying a 15-slot loadout running 9 epic pieces, 4 enchanted and 1 gems socketed and an equipped item level of 277. On the profession side they have trained Enchanting, Inscription, Archaeology, Cooking and Fishing. Their current talent build is available to copy below, or open it in our interactive talent calculator.

Nereus has played 13 rated games this season. Their best current placements are #1538 in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin (1801).

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Profile data as of Sep 18, 2026.

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