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Hardgainer - Blackmoore

Retribution Paladin

BlackmooreEU<nine inches PvPness>

246Item Level
1,548M+ Score
2,563Peak PvP
#774Best Rank

Updated Aug 05, 2026, 22:25 UTC · 1 day ago · data from the Blizzard Battle.net API

Best bracketSolo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin — Retribution Paladin, 2563 rating
Current buildCopyable talent import available
Gear246 item level · 8/8 enchants · 6/6 gems
PvE1548 Mythic+ rating
UpdatedAug 05, 2026, 22:25 UTC

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Retribution Paladin · Build 1 import string

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Protection Paladin import string

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PvP talents

Blessing of SanctuaryLuminescenceHallowed Ground

Gear: 246 item level · 8/8 enchants · 6/6 gems — see full loadout, enchants & gems.

Rated bracket performance

BracketRatingRankW–LGamesWin%
Solo Shuffle - Retribution PaladinElite2563#774221–21443551%
Solo Shuffle - Holy PaladinRival1838#3360293–31460748%

Equipped gear

Avg iLvl 246
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm246Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Galactic Gladiator's Amulet246Enduring Heliotrope
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons246Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl246
Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate246Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Galactic Gladiator's Tabard1
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards246Flawless Versatile Amethyst
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Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards246
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle246Flawless Versatile Amethyst
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses246Enchanted: +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons246Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Galactic Gladiator's Signet246Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Thalassian Competitor's Signet246Flawless Versatile AmethystEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity246
Galactic Gladiator's Medallion246
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword246Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Character stats

36.2%Mastery
22.1%Versatility
21.6%Haste
9.0%Crit

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

331,440Health
1,623Strength
16,572Stamina
1,835Armor

Battleground win rates

BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Arathi Basin1710–759%
Deepwind Gorge116–555%
The Battle for Gilneas104–640%
Temple of Kotmogu95–456%
Warsong Gulch94–544%
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BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Twin Peaks73–443%
Silvershard Mines71–614%
Deephaul Ravine72–529%
Slayer's Rise64–267%
Rated Eye of the Storm43–175%
Ashran22–0100%
Alterac Valley10–10%
Eye of the Storm10–10%
Isle of Conquest10–10%
Battle for Wintergrasp11–0100%

PvE progression

Midnight

  • The DreamriftRaid Finder 1/1
  • The VoidspireRaid Finder 5/6
  • SporefallRaid Finder 1/1

Mythic+ best runs 15486/7 timed

DungeonKeyTimeDate
Windrunner Spire+734:54 ✕—
Nexus-Point Xenas+725:36 ★—
Magisters' Terrace+618:06 ★—
Algeth'ar Academy+520:37 ★—
Pit of Saron+418:24 ★—
Seat of the Triumvirate+420:22 ★—
Maisara Caverns+222:15 ★—

Professions

EnchantingMidnight Enchanting

11,025 achievement points · honor level 193 · ranked in 2 brackets · <nine inches PvPness>

Titles earned (52)

DuelistRivalChallengerthe Seeker3000 Quests CompletedCombatantthe HallowedHallowed Be Thy NameJenkins2 achievementsof DarnassusExalted Champion of DarnassusStarcallerObserved (10 player)the Astral WalkerObserved (25 player)the PatientLooking For Manythe Light of DawnThe Light of Dawnthe Kingslayer2 achievementsof the Ashen VerdictThe Ashen VerdictPrivatePrivateCorporalCorporalSergeant2 achievementsMaster SergeantMaster SergeantSergeant MajorSergeant MajorKnightKnightKnight-LieutenantKnight-LieutenantKnight-CaptainKnight-CaptainKnight-ChampionKnight-ChampionLieutenant CommanderLieutenant CommanderCommanderCommanderMarshalMarshalField MarshalField MarshalGrand MarshalGrand MarshalFirelordHeroic: RagnarosThe HonorableHonor Level 25The PrestigiousHonor Level 50The UnrelentingHonor Level 80the DreamerMythic: XaviusVengeance IncarnateMythic: Gul'danthe Unstoppable ForceHonor Level 100StylistAzeroth's Next Top Modelthe DarkenerMythic: Kil'jaedenTitanslayerMythic: Argus the UnmakerHero of Dazar'alorMythic: Lady Jaina Proudmoorethe Elite PaladinSoloistSupreme Soloistthe Storm-EaterMythic: Raszageth the Storm-EaterLegendChampion of the DragonflightsChampion of the DragonflightsHigh Explorer4 achievementsContract KillerPruning the PrincessThorn of TwilightDefinitely Not a CultistChronoscholarTenured in the Timeways IVthe UmbralMidnight Keystone Conqueror: Season Onethe InfernalTimeworn Keystone Enthusiastof the Infinite ChaosHeroic Legion Remix Raids

Reputations (52)

GnomereganFriendly · 777 / 6,000
DarnassusFriendly · 777 / 6,000
RatchetNeutral · 375 / 3,000
The League of ArathorFriendly · 4,100 / 6,000
StormwindFriendly · 4,945 / 6,000
IronforgeFriendly · 777 / 6,000
Argent CrusadeNeutral · 6 / 3,000
The Violet EyeNeutral · 295 / 3,000
Booty BayNeutral · 375 / 3,000
Stormpike GuardNeutral · 78 / 3,000
GuildFriendly · 875 / 6,000
Hydraxian WaterlordsNeutral · 2,767 / 3,000
EverlookNeutral · 375 / 3,000
Silverwing SentinelsNeutral · 1,040 / 3,000
ExodarFriendly · 777 / 6,000
GadgetzanNeutral · 375 / 3,000
GilneasNeutral · 677 / 3,000
Tushui PandarenFriendly · 777 / 6,000
Maruuk CentaurRenown 4 · 1,725 / 2,500
Dragonscale ExpeditionRenown 2 · 110 / 2,500
Valdrakken AccordRenown 11 · 700 / 2,500
Iskaara TuskarrRenown 3 · 200 / 2,500
WrathionAcquaintance · 2,002 / 8,400
SabellianAcquaintance · 2,002 / 8,400
Cobalt AssemblyEmpty · 101 / 300
Artisan's Consortium - Dragon Isles BranchNeutral · 32 / 500
Dream WardensRenown 4 · 950 / 2,500
The Severed ThreadsRenown 4 · 0 / 2,500
The GeneralAcquaintance · 1,400 / 2,500
The VizierAcquaintance · 1,100 / 2,500
The K'aresh TrustRenown 4 · 550 / 2,500
Flame's RadianceRenown 1 · 400 / 2,500
Shades of the RowInterloper · 0 / 500
MagistersInterloper · 200 / 500
Blood KnightsInterloper · 425 / 500
FarstridersInterloper · 100 / 500
Ritual SitesRenown 1 · 1,448 / 2,500
The Assembly of the DeepsRenown 3 · 2,085 / 2,500
The WeaverAcquaintance · 1,100 / 2,500
Brann BronzebeardLevel 53 · 52,150 / 83,000
The Cartels of UndermineRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Slayer's DuellumNeutral · 2,100 / 3,000
Hara'tiRenown 7 · 160 / 2,500
Gallagio Loyalty Rewards ClubRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Valeera SanguinarLevel 30 · 45,786 / 63,437
Amani TribeRenown 7 · 1,725 / 2,500
The SingularityRenown 6 · 1,420 / 2,500
Silvermoon CourtRenown 10 · 882 / 2,500
Manaforge VandalsRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Loamm NiffenRenown 4 · 0 / 2,500
Hallowfall ArathiRenown 4 · 700 / 2,500
Council of DornogalRenown 8 · 2,412 / 2,500

Mount Collection

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Hardgainer — PvP FAQ

What is Hardgainer's peak PvP rating?

Hardgainer peaks at 2563 rating (Elite) in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin, and is ranked across 2 rated brackets this season on Blackmoore (EU).

Does Hardgainer play Mythic+ too?

Yes — Hardgainer carries a Mythic+ rating of 1548 alongside their rated PvP this season.

What spec does Hardgainer play in Solo Shuffle?

Hardgainer's highest-rated Solo Shuffle spec is Retribution Paladin at 2563 rating (Elite).

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

Hardgainer wins 51% of their Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin games this season (221–214).

Character summary

Hardgainer is a Retribution Paladin on Blackmoore (EU) who sits at the sharp end of the ladder, ranked across 2 rated brackets. Their best result is 2563 rating (Elite) in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin — the top 15% of Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin this season.

Hardgainer plays Retribution Paladin as their ranked specialisation, carrying a 16-slot loadout running 16 epic pieces, 9 enchanted and 6 gems socketed and a notably lean item level of 246 for that rating. On the profession side they have trained Enchanting. Their current talent build is available to copy below, or open it in our interactive talent calculator.

Hardgainer has played 1,042 rated games this season. Their ratings span a wide 725-point range between brackets, so the bulk of that effort is concentrated in their strongest format. Their best current placements are #774 in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin (2563), #3360 in Solo Shuffle - Holy Paladin (1838).

This is not a PvP-only character: Hardgainer carries a Mythic+ rating of 1548 and 52 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.

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Profile data as of Aug 05, 2026.