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Darkene - Nemesis

Retribution Paladinthe Explosive

NemesisEU

272Item Level
1,131Peak PvP
#2,711Best Rank
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Updated Sep 05, 2026, 07:25 UTC · 17 days ago · data from the Blizzard Battle.net API · data may be delayed

Best bracketSolo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin — Retribution Paladin, 1131 rating
Current buildCopyable talent import available
Gear272 item level · 8/8 enchants · 3/3 gems
UpdatedSep 05, 2026, 07:25 UTC
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Retribution Paladin · Build 1 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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Holy Paladin import string

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Protection Paladin import string

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PvP talents

Hallowed GroundBlessing of SanctuaryBlessing of Spellwarding

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

Rated bracket performance

BracketRatingRankW–LGamesWin%
Solo Shuffle - Retribution PaladinCombatant1131#384820–123262%
Battleground Blitz - Retribution PaladinUnranked575#27112–2450%

Equipped gear

Avg iLvl 272
Warhelm of the Consecrated Flame292Enchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Venomous Aspirant's Pendant263Flawless Masterful Lapis
Venomous Warmonger's Spaulders269Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Venomous Aspirant's Greatcloak263
Venomous Gladiator's Chestplate292Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Cerulean Filigreed Doublet1
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Cuffs263
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Gauntlets of the Consecrated Flame289
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Girdle263
Venomous Aspirant's Plate Wargreaves263Enchanted: +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons263Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Venomous Aspirant's Signet263Indecipherable Eversong DiamondEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
Thalassian Competitor's Signet263Flawless Masterful LapisEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Zul'jin's Mastery
Venomous Aspirant's Medallion263
Venomous Aspirant's Insignia of Alacrity263
Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword292Enchanted: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

Character stats

68.0%Haste
41.0%Mastery
22.1%Versatility
11.2%Crit

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

534,260Health
1,900Strength
26,713Stamina
2,160Armor

Battleground win rates

BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Deepwind Gorge7234–3847%
Deephaul Ravine6933–3648%
Arathi Basin6731–3646%
Twin Peaks6528–3743%
Silvershard Mines6525–4038%
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BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Temple of Kotmogu5523–3242%
Eye of the Storm5424–3044%
The Battle for Gilneas5121–3041%
Warsong Gulch4818–3038%
Battle for Wintergrasp4322–2151%
Seething Shore3713–2435%
Ashran3515–2043%
Alterac Valley3317–1652%
Isle of Conquest2910–1934%
Rated Eye of the Storm126–650%
Arathi Basin Winter41–325%
Slayer's Rise43–175%
Southshore vs. Tarren Mill21–150%
Korrak's Revenge10–10%

PvE progression

Dragonflight

  • Aberrus, the Shadowed CrucibleMythic 7/9

Professions

BlacksmithingKhaz Algar BlacksmithingFishingDragon Isles Fishing

12,465 achievement points · honor level 245 · ranked in 2 brackets

Titles earned (46)

Currently wearing the Explosive

the Explosivethe Seeker3000 Quests Completedof the HordeStarcallerObserved (10 player)the Astral WalkerObserved (25 player)the PatientLooking For Manythe Light of DawnThe Light of Dawnthe Kingslayer2 achievementsScoutScoutGruntGruntSergeant2 achievementsSenior SergeantSenior SergeantFirst SergeantFirst SergeantStone GuardStone GuardBlood GuardBlood GuardFirelordHeroic: RagnarosSavior of AzerothHeroic: Madness of DeathwingDestroyer's EndDestroyer's EndIronbaneMythic: Blackhand's CrucibleEmpire's TwilightMythic: Imperator's FallDefiler's EndMythic: ArchimondeThe HonorableHonor Level 25The PrestigiousHonor Level 50The UnrelentingHonor Level 80Bound by HonorHonor Level 200the FabulousFabulousVengeance IncarnateMythic: Gul'danthe Unstoppable ForceHonor Level 100StylistAzeroth's Next Top Modelthe Alliance SlayerHand of the ArchonSpirestalkerTwisting Corridors: Layer 6Breaker of ChainsMythic: Sylvanas WindrunnerGauntlet RunnerThe Jailer's Gauntlet: Layer 3SoloistSupreme SoloistKhansguardIntrepid ExplorerMachine WhispererHonorary CouncilmemberLamplighterThread-SpinnerMachine-WardenIt's Not Much, But It's Honest WorkSilksingerThe Grand TapestryAnub'Hand of the VizierVox ArachniKarazhan Graduate

Reputations (107)

OrgrimmarNeutral · 1,075 / 3,000
RatchetNeutral · 506 / 3,000
Warsong OutridersFriendly · 4,593 / 6,000
Cenarion ExpeditionNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Thunder BluffNeutral · 700 / 3,000
Kirin TorNeutral · 357 / 3,000
Brood of NozdormuHated · 15,651 / 36,000
Darkspear TrollsNeutral · 700 / 3,000
The TaunkaNeutral · 2,409 / 3,000
Argent CrusadeNeutral · 692 / 3,000
ThrallmarNeutral · 2,607 / 3,000
Horde ExpeditionFriendly · 1,819 / 6,000
The DefilersRevered · 17,036 / 21,000
Frostwolf ClanHonored · 11,113 / 12,000
The Violet EyeFriendly · 5,762 / 6,000
The ConsortiumNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Keepers of TimeNeutral · 2,586 / 3,000
Booty BayNeutral · 506 / 3,000
RamkahenNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Shattered Sun OffensiveNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Silvermoon CityFriendly · 1,200 / 6,000
The SunreaversNeutral · 2,409 / 3,000
The Sha'tarFriendly · 376 / 6,000
Cenarion CircleFriendly · 2,660 / 6,000
Hydraxian WaterlordsNeutral · 100 / 3,000
EverlookNeutral · 506 / 3,000
Sha'tari SkyguardNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The Hand of VengeanceNeutral · 2,409 / 3,000
The Ashen VerdictHonored · 5,829 / 12,000
The ScryersFriendly · 500 / 6,000
Knights of the Ebon BladeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Bilgewater CartelFriendly · 300 / 6,000
GadgetzanNeutral · 512 / 3,000
UndercityFriendly · 300 / 6,000
The Black PrinceNeutral · 2,800 / 3,000
Warsong OffensiveNeutral · 2,409 / 3,000
Huojin PandarenFriendly · 300 / 6,000
TranquillienFriendly · 5,500 / 6,000
Timbermaw HoldUnfriendly · 190 / 3,000
Arakkoa OutcastsNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Vol'jin's SpearNeutral · 75 / 3,000
Highmountain TribeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The NightfallenFriendly · 1,450 / 6,000
The WardensNeutral · 700 / 3,000
Court of FarondisNeutral · 300 / 3,000
Steamwheedle Preservation SocietyNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Armies of LegionfallFriendly · 500 / 6,000
Talanji's ExpeditionFriendly · 2,042 / 6,000
VoldunaiHonored · 305 / 12,000
Tortollan SeekersFriendly · 3,337 / 6,000
Army of the LightFriendly · 2,800 / 6,000
Argussian ReachFriendly · 300 / 6,000
Champions of AzerothRevered · 4,220 / 21,000
The HonorboundHonored · 11,450 / 12,000
Zandalari EmpireHonored · 9,332 / 12,000
The AscendedRevered · 7,244 / 21,000
The Undying ArmyRevered · 1,050 / 21,000
RajaniNeutral · 2,525 / 3,000
Maruuk CentaurRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Dragonscale ExpeditionRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Valdrakken AccordRenown 29 · 1,149 / 2,500
Iskaara TuskarrRenown 28 · 1,925 / 2,500
Uldum AccordFriendly · 2,227 / 6,000
Ve'nariCordial · 8,380 / 21,000
The Wild HuntHonored · 7,642 / 12,000
Slayer's DuellumFriendly · 0 / 6,000
The Archivists' CodexTier 6
Court of NightNeutral · 500 / 3,000
WrathionAcquaintance · 7,440 / 8,400
SabellianAcquaintance · 2,975 / 8,400
Dark TalonsNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Artisan's Consortium - Dragon Isles BranchNeutral · 100 / 500
Dream WardensRenown 3 · 1,238 / 2,500
The Severed ThreadsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The GeneralMastermind
The VizierMastermind
Azerothian ArchivesGraduate · 100 / 10,500
Steamwheedle CartelFriendly · 200 / 6,000
FarstridersInterloper · 0 / 500
Hara'tiRenown 6 · 955 / 2,500
Ogri'laNeutral · 0 / 3,000
The UnshackledNeutral · 450 / 3,000
Keg Leg's CrewRenown 1 · 11 / 2,500
The Cartels of UndermineRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
Zul'jarra's ForcesRenown 1 · 100 / 2,500
The SingularityRenown 5 · 1,202 / 2,500
Venture CompanyFriendly · 1,950 / 6,000
The K'aresh TrustRenown 3 · 650 / 2,500
Bilgewater CartelFriendly · 200 / 6,000
Blackwater CartelFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Gallagio Loyalty Rewards ClubRenown 1 · 1,200 / 2,500
Court of HarvestersHonored · 9,804 / 12,000
Death's AdvanceExalted
The AvowedNeutral · 500 / 3,000
Silvermoon CourtRenown 7 · 79 / 2,500
MagistersInterloper · 0 / 500
Shades of the RowInterloper · 0 / 500
Valeera SanguinarLevel 15 · 16,827 / 18,750
The EnlightenedFriendly · 2,595 / 6,000
SoridormiAnomaly · 1,000 / 7,000
Loamm NiffenRenown 12 · 1,200 / 2,500
Brann BronzebeardLevel 17 · 13,036 / 16,600
Amani TribeRenown 6 · 2,459 / 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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Darkene — PvP FAQ

What's Darkene's best PvP rating?

Darkene peaks at 1131 rating (Combatant) in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin, and is ranked across 2 rated brackets this season on Nemesis (EU).

What spec does Darkene play in Solo Shuffle?

Darkene's highest-rated Solo Shuffle spec is Retribution Paladin at 1131 rating (Combatant).

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

Darkene wins 62% of their Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin games this season (20–12).

Which battleground does Darkene play best?

Darkene's strongest battleground is Alterac Valley, with a 52% win rate over 33 games.

Character summary

Darkene is a Retribution Paladin on Nemesis (EU) who is building a rated record this season, ranked across 2 rated brackets. Their best result is 1131 rating (Combatant) in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin, ranking higher than 23% of ranked players in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin.

This is not a PvP-only character: Darkene carries 46 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.

Darkene plays Retribution Paladin as their ranked specialisation, carrying a 16-slot loadout running 4 epic pieces, 8 enchanted and 3 gems socketed and an equipped item level of 272. On the profession side they have trained Blacksmithing and Fishing. Their current talent build is available to copy below, or open it in our interactive talent calculator.

Darkene has played 36 rated games this season. Their ratings span a wide 556-point range between brackets, so the bulk of that effort is concentrated in their strongest format. Their best current placements are #3848 in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin (1131), #2711 in Battleground Blitz - Retribution Paladin (575).

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Profile data as of Sep 02, 2026.