Unique Helms

Normal | Exceptional | Elite

Item	Stats	Value	Details	Stat Priorities
Biggin's Bonnet Cap Unique Helms	Defense: 17-19 Durability: 12 Req Level: 3 +30% Enhanced Damage +30 to Attack Rating +15 to Mana +14 to Defense +15 to Life	None	Early game leveling helmet
Tarnhelm Skull Cap Unique Helms	Defense: 8-11 Durability: 18 Req Strength: 15 Req Level: 15 +1 to all Skill Levels 25-50% chance of getting Magic item 75% extra gold from Monsters	Low	Nice Magic Find helmet until Harlequin Crest	x% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Coif of Glory Helm Unique Helms	Defense: 25-28 Durability: 24 Req Strength: 26 Req Level: 14 Attacker takes lightning damage of 7 +10 to Defense Hit blinds target Lightning Resist +15% +100% Defense against missles	None
Duskdeep Full Helm Unique Helms	Defense: 45-60 Durability: 30 Req Strength: 41 Req Level: 17 +30-50% Enhanced Defense -2 to Light Radius Damage reduced by 7 +8 to maximum Damage +10-20 to Defense +15 to All Resistances	None
Howltusk Great Helm Unique Helms	Defense: 64 Durability: 40 Req Strength: 63 Req Level: 25 35% Damage taken goes to Mana +80% Enhanced Defense Knockback 25% Hit causes monster to flee Magic Damage Reduced by 2 Attacker takes damage of 3	None
The Face of Horror Mask Unique Helms	Defense: 34-52 Durability: 20 Req Strength: 23 Req Level: 20 +50% damage to Undead 50% Hit causes monsters to flee +10 to All Resistances +25 to Defense +20 to Strength	None
Undead Crown Crown Unique Helms	Defense: 99-113 Durability: 50 Req Strength: 55 Req Level: 29 +30-60% Enhanced Defense +50% Damage vs. Undead +50-100 to Attack Rating vs. Undead +3 to Skeleton Mastery (Necro only) Half Freeze Duration 5% Life Stolen per hit +50% Poison Resist +40 to Defense	None	Early game Mercenary helmet option
Wormskull Bone Helm Unique Helms	Defense: 33-36 Durability: 40 Req Strength: 25 Req Level: 21 +1 to Necromancer skill levels 5% Life stolen per hit +80 Poison Damage over 8 sec +25% Poison Resist +10 to Mana	None	Early game Mercenary helmet due to Life stolen per hit
Peasant Crown War Hat Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 108 Durability: 12 Req Strength: 20 Req Level: 28 +100% Enhanced Defense +1 to all Skills 15% Faster Run/Walk +6-12 Replenish Life +20 to Energy and Vitality	Low	Good budget Helmet for Leveling due to +1 to All Skills
Rockstopper Sallet Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 163-201 Durability: 18 Req Strength: 43 Req Level: 31 +160-220% Enhanced Defense Damage Reduced by 10% 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20-40% Cold Resist +20-50% Fire Resist +20-40% Lightning Resist +15 to Vitality	Low	Strong survivability Helmet for Leveling especially on Hardcore	Lightning Resist +x% Fire Resist +x% Cold Resist +x%
Stealskull Casque Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 219-248 Durability: 24 Req Strength: 59 Req Level: 35 +200-240% Enhanced Defense 10% Increased Attack Speed 10% Faster Hit Recovery 5% Life Stolen per hit 5% Mana stolen per hit 30-50% better chance of getting Magic Items	Low	Best in slot for Magic Find Mercenaries	x% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Darksight Helm Basinet Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 77-282 Durability: 30 Req Strength: 82 Req Level: 38 +2 per character level to Defense 6% chance to cast level 3 Dim Vision when struck 30 charges Level 5 Cloak of Shadows Cannot be Frozen +20-40% Fire Resist 5% Mana Stolen per hit -4 to Light Radius	None
Valkyrie Wing Winged Helm Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 247-297 Durability: 40 Req Strength: 115 Req Level: 44 +150-200% Enhanced Defense +1-2 to Amazon Skill Levels 20% Faster Run/Walk 20% Faster Hit Recovery +2-4 to Mana after each kill	Low	Early game Helmet for the Lightning Fury Amazon Requires +2 to Amazon Skills	+x to Amazon Skill Levels +x to Mana after each Kill
Blackhorn's Face Death Mask Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 243-278 Durability: 20 Req Strength: 55 Req Level: 41 +180-220% Enhanced Defense Slows target by 20% Attacker takes Lightning Damage of 25 Prevent Monster Heal +20 Lightning Absorb +15% Lightning Resist	None	Early game Mercenary option Can be used for its Lightning Absorb against Uber Mephisto
Crown of Thieves Grand Crown Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 296-342 Durability: 50 Req Strength: 103 Req Level: 49 +160-200% Enhanced Defense 9-12% Life stolen per Hit +33% Fire Resist +35 to Mana +50 to Life +25 to Dexterity 80-100% Extra Gold from Monsters	Low	Mid game Helmet for Melee Builds Can be used on Gold Find builds and Mercenaries	Priority depends on use: x% Extra Gold from Monsters x% Life stolen per hit
Vampire Gaze Grim Helm Unique Exceptional Helms	Defense: 252 Durability: 40 Req Strength: 58 Req Level: 41 +100% Enhanced Defense Adds 6-22 Cold Damage for 4 sec 15% slower Stamina Drain 6-8% Life stolen per hit 6-8% Mana stolen per hit Damage reduced by 15-20% Magic Damage reduced by 10-15	Medium	Best in slot for some Mercenaries and some Hardcore Melee builds	Damage Reduced by x% x% Life stolen per hit x% Mana stolen per hit Magic Damage Reduced by x
Harlequin Crest Shako Unique Elite Helms	Defense: 98-141 Req Strength: 50 Durability: 12 Req Level: 62 +2 to all Skills +1.5 per character level to Life +1.5 per character level to Mana Damage reduced by 10% +2 to Strength +2 to Dexterity +2 to Vitality +2 to Energy 50% better chance to get Magic Items	High	Best in slot Helmet on most Magic Find Builds
Steel Shade Armet Unique Elite Helms	Defense: 300-345 Durability: 24 Req Strength: 109 Req Level: 62 +100-130% Enhanced Defense +10-18 Replenish Life +4-8% Mana Stolen per Hit +5-11 Fire Absorb	None
Veil of Steel Spired Helm Unique Elite Helms	Defense: 396 Req Strength: 192 Durability: 60 Req Level: 73 +60% Enhanced Defense -4 to Light Radius +50 to all Resistances +140 to Defense +15 to Strength and Vitality	None	Decent Helmet for a Mercenary
Nightwing's Veil Spired Helm Unique Elite Helms	Defense: 304-352 Req Strength: 96 Durability: 40 Req Level: 67 +90-120% Enhanced Defense +2 to all Skills +8-15% to Cold Skill Damage +10-20 to Dexterity +5-9 Cold Absorb Half Freeze Duration -50% Requirements	High	Best Helmet for damage on Cold Skill builds	+x% to Cold Skill Damage +x to Dexterity +x Cold Absorb
Andariel's Visage Demonhead Mask Unique Elite Helms	Defense: 310-387 Durability: 20 Req Strength: 102 Req Level: 83 +100-150% Enhanced Defense +2 to all Skills 20% Increased Attack Speed 8-10% Life Stolen per Hit +25-30 to Strength +10% to Maximum Poison Resist -30% Fire Resist +70% Poison Resist 15% Chance to cast Level 15 Poison Nova when struck 20 Charges Level 3 Venom	Medium	Best in slot for most Act 2 Mercenaries	+x% Life stolen per hit +x to Strength Ethereal
Crown of Ages Corona Unique Elite Helms	Defense: 349-399 Indestructible Req Strength: 174 Req Level: 82 +50% Enhanced Defense +100-150 Defense +1 to all Skills Damage Reduced by 10-15% +20-30 to all Resistances +30% Faster Hit Recovery 1-2 Sockets	High	Great for Hardcore builds	Socketed [x] Damage Reduced by x% All Resistances +x
Giant Skull Bone Visage Unique Elite Helms	Defense: 350-477 Durability: 40 Req Strength: 106 Sockets: 1-2 Req Level: 65 +250-320 Defense 10% Chance of Crushing Blow Knockback +25-35 to Strength	Low	Niche item for Bow builds and Act 1 Mercenaries Example: Strafe Amazon	Socketed [2] required x to Strength