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Cortez - Ragnaros

Retribution Paladinthe Elite Paladin

RagnarosEU

244Item Level
2,595Peak PvP
#682Best Rank
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Updated Aug 05, 2026, 06:40 UTC · 2 days ago · data from the Blizzard Battle.net API · data may be delayed

Best bracketSolo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin — Retribution Paladin, 2595 rating
Current buildCopyable talent import available
Gear244 item level · 8/8 enchants · 6/6 gems
UpdatedAug 05, 2026, 06:40 UTC

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Retribution Paladin · Build 1 import string

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PvP talents

Blessing of SanctuaryBlessing of SpellwardingHallowed Ground

Gear: 244 item level · 8/8 enchants · 6/6 gems — see full loadout, enchants & gems.

Rated bracket performance

BracketRatingRankW–LGamesWin%
Solo Shuffle - Retribution PaladinElite2595#682350–32767752%

Equipped gear

Avg iLvl 244
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Helm246Enduring HeliotropeEnchanted: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
Thalassian Competitor's Amulet246Flawless Masterful Lapis
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons242Enchanted: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
Galactic Gladiator's Shawl246
Galactic Gladiator's Chestplate246Enchanted: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
Radiant Recruit's Tabard1
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Wristguards246Flawless Masterful Lapis
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Galactic Gladiator's Plate Handguards246
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Girdle246Flawless Masterful Lapis
Galactic Gladiator's Plate Tasses246Enchanted: +41 Agility/Strength & +115 Stamina
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Sabatons239Enchanted: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
Thalassian Competitor's Signet239Flawless Masterful LapisEnchanted: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
Galactic Gladiator's Signet246Flawless Masterful LapisEnchanted: 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

36.3%Mastery
25.0%Haste
21.7%Versatility
9.0%Crit

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

327,880Health
1,617Strength
16,394Stamina
1,825Armor

Battleground win rates

BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Deepwind Gorge4330–1370%
Eye of the Storm3420–1459%
Temple of Kotmogu3322–1167%
Warsong Gulch2712–1544%
The Battle for Gilneas2515–1060%
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BattlegroundPlayedW–LWin%
Twin Peaks2412–1250%
Silvershard Mines2411–1346%
Seething Shore199–1047%
Arathi Basin1610–662%
Isle of Conquest158–753%
Battle for Wintergrasp134–931%
Alterac Valley105–550%
Ashran105–550%
Deephaul Ravine54–180%
Deepwind Gorge (Legacy)32–167%
Arathi Basin Comp Stomp22–0100%
Southshore vs. Tarren Mill10–10%

PvE progression

The War Within

  • Manaforge OmegaRaid Finder 8/8

Mythic+ best runs 3/3 timed

DungeonKeyTimeDate
De Other Side+634:30 ★—
Sanguine Depths+432:17 ★—
Mists of Tirna Scithe+219:15 ★—

Professions

HerbalismMidnight HerbalismAlchemyMidnight AlchemyCookingKhaz Algar CookingFishingMidnight Fishing

10,535 achievement points · honor level 493 · ranked in 1 bracket

Titles earned (36)

Currently wearing the Elite Paladin

the Elite PaladinDuelistRivalChallengerthe Seeker3000 Quests CompletedCombatantthe PatientLooking For Manythe Light of DawnThe Light of Dawnthe Kingslayer2 achievementsThe HonorableHonor Level 25The PrestigiousHonor Level 50The UnrelentingHonor Level 80Bound by HonorHonor Level 200the Unstoppable ForceHonor Level 100StylistAzeroth's Next Top Modelthe TacticianHonor Level 300the Horde SlayerInquisitorVeteran of the Fourth War2 achievementsHand of the ArchonBaronSword of the PrimusDisciple of DevotionSoloistSupreme SoloistBattle MenderMachine WhispererHonorary CouncilmemberLamplighterThread-SpinnerMachine-WardenIt's Not Much, But It's Honest WorkSilksingerThe Grand TapestryAnub'Hand of the VizierVox Arachnithe Explosiveof StromgardeRise of the Red DawnThalassian HerbalistDedicated to the Craft: Herbalism

Reputations (66)

GnomereganFriendly · 182 / 6,000
DarnassusFriendly · 182 / 6,000
The League of ArathorHonored · 5,290 / 12,000
StormwindFriendly · 1,082 / 6,000
IronforgeFriendly · 182 / 6,000
Kirin TorNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Valiance ExpeditionNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Stormpike GuardFriendly · 5,490 / 6,000
GuildRevered · 1,413 / 21,000
Honor HoldNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Silverwing SentinelsFriendly · 4,128 / 6,000
ExodarFriendly · 182 / 6,000
The Silver CovenantNeutral · 0 / 3,000
Knights of the Ebon BladeNeutral · 0 / 3,000
GilneasNeutral · 82 / 3,000
Tushui PandarenFriendly · 182 / 6,000
Wrynn's VanguardNeutral · 1,127 / 3,000
ValarjarNeutral · 1,925 / 3,000
7th LegionFriendly · 973 / 6,000
Tortollan SeekersNeutral · 440 / 3,000
Proudmoore AdmiraltyHonored · 4,662 / 12,000
Order of EmbersNeutral · 1,237 / 3,000
The AscendedNeutral · 420 / 3,000
The Undying ArmyNeutral · 420 / 3,000
Maruuk CentaurRenown 20 · 200 / 2,500
Dragonscale ExpeditionRenown 24 · 205 / 2,500
Valdrakken AccordRenown 23 · 1,402 / 2,500
Iskaara TuskarrRenown 21 · 775 / 2,500
Ve'nariDubious · 420 / 1,000
The AvowedNeutral · 1 / 3,000
The Wild HuntNeutral · 420 / 3,000
The Archivists' CodexTier 1 · 410 / 3,000
Court of NightNeutral · 5 / 3,000
WrathionAcquaintance · 0 / 8,400
SabellianAcquaintance · 2,500 / 8,400
Cobalt AssemblyEmpty · 176 / 300
Artisan's Consortium - Dragon Isles BranchNeutral · 25 / 500
The Severed ThreadsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The GeneralMastermind
The VizierMastermind
The K'aresh TrustRenown 15 · 1,169 / 2,500
Flame's RadianceRenown 0 · 810 / 2,500
MagistersInterloper · 0 / 500
Blood KnightsInterloper · 0 / 500
FarstridersInterloper · 0 / 500
The Assembly of the DeepsRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
The WeaverMastermind
Brann BronzebeardLevel 17 · 4,543 / 16,600
The Cartels of UndermineRenown 20 · 0 / 2,500
Slayer's DuellumFriendly · 4,580 / 6,000
Venture CompanyFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Hara'tiRenown 8 · 1,314 / 2,500
Blackwater CartelFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Court of HarvestersNeutral · 420 / 3,000
Death's AdvanceNeutral · 420 / 3,000
Steamwheedle CartelFriendly · 0 / 6,000
Gallagio Loyalty Rewards ClubRenown 1 · 0 / 2,500
Valeera SanguinarLevel 12 · 1,372 / 12,500
Amani TribeRenown 10 · 356 / 2,500
The EnlightenedNeutral · 306 / 3,000
The SingularityRenown 10 · 666 / 2,500
Silvermoon CourtRenown 10 · 195 / 2,500
Manaforge VandalsRenown 4 · 1,450 / 2,500
Loamm NiffenRenown 12 · 0 / 2,500
Hallowfall ArathiRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500
Council of DornogalRenown 25 · 0 / 2,500

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Cortez — PvP FAQ

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

Cortez sits at 2595 rating (Elite) in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin this season on Ragnaros (EU).

What spec does Cortez play in Solo Shuffle?

Cortez's highest-rated Solo Shuffle spec is Retribution Paladin at 2595 rating (Elite).

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

Cortez wins 52% of their Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin games this season (350–327).

Which battleground does Cortez play best?

Cortez's strongest battleground is Deepwind Gorge, with a 70% win rate over 43 games.

Character summary

Cortez, a Retribution Paladin on Ragnaros (EU), sits at the sharp end of the ladder in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin, peaking at 2595 rating (Elite) — the top 14% of Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin this season. They focus a single rated bracket this season.

Cortez plays Retribution Paladin as their ranked specialisation, carrying a 16-slot loadout running 15 epic pieces, 8 enchanted and 6 gems socketed and a notably lean item level of 244 for that rating. On the profession side they have trained Herbalism, Alchemy, Cooking and Fishing. Their current talent build is available to copy below, or open it in our interactive talent calculator.

Cortez has played 677 rated games this season. Their best current placements are #682 in Solo Shuffle - Retribution Paladin (2595).

This is not a PvP-only character: Cortez carries 36 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 Jul 26, 2026.