Diablo II: Lord of Destruction

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Helpful Helms

Biggin's Bonnet
Cap

Defense: 17-19 (varies)(Base Defense: 3-5)
Required Level: 3
Durability: 12
+30% Enhanced Damage
+14 Defense
+30 To Attack Rating
+15 To Mana
+15 To Life
(Spawns In Any Patch)

Berserker's Headgear
Helm
Defense: 30-33 (varies)(Base Defense: 15-18)
Required Level: 3
Required Strength: 26
Durability: 24
+15 Defense
Fire Resist +25%
+ (8 Per Character Level) 48-792 Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)

Infernal Cranium
Cap
Defense: 3-5 (varies)
Defense: (5-201) - (7-203) (varies)(Base Defense: 3-5)
Required Level: 5
Durability: 12
20% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
All Resistances +10
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

Sigon's Visor
Great Helm
Defense: 55-60 (varies)(Base Defense: 30-35)
Required Level: 6
Required Strength: 63
Durability: 40
+25 Defense
+30 to Mana
+ (8 Per Character Level) 8-792 To Attack Rating (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

Isenhart's Horns
Full Helm
Defense: 23-26 (varies)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 41
Durability: 30
Damage Reduced by 2
+6 to Dexterity
All Resistances +8% (2 Items)

Cathan's Visage
Mask
Defense: 9-27 (varies)
Defense: (11-207) - (29-225) (varies)(Base Defense: 9-27)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 23
Durability: 20
Cold Resist +25%
+20 to Mana
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)
Coif of Glory
Helm

Defense: 25-28 (varies)(Base Defense: 15-18)
Required Level: 14
Required Strength: 26
Durability: 24
+10 Defense
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 7*
Hit Blinds Target*
Lightning Resist +15%
+100 Defense vs. Missile*
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Arcanna's Head
Skull Cap
Defense: 8-11 (varies)
Defense: (11-305) - (14-308) (varies)(Base Defense: 8-11)
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 15
Durability: 18
Replenish Life +4
Attacker Takes Damage of 2
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)
Lightning Resist +15% (3 Set Items)
Tarnhelm
Skull Cap

Defense: 8-11 (varies)
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 15
Durability: 18
+1 To All Skill Levels
25-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Item (varies)
75% Extra Gold From Monsters
(Spawns In Any Patch)

Iratha's Coil
Crown
Defense: 25-45 (varies)
Defense: (27-223) - (47-243) (varies)(Base Defense: 25-45)
Required Level: 15
Required Strength: 55
Durability: 50
Lightning Resist +30%
Fire Resist +30%
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)
Duskdeep
Full Helm

Defense: 45-60 (varies)(Base Defense: 23-26)
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 41
Durability: 30
+30-50% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10-20 Defense (varies)
Damage Reduced By 7
All Resistances +15
+8 To Maximum Damage
-2 To Light Radius
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Milabrega's Diadem
Crown
Defense: 25-45 (varies)
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 55
Durability: 50
+15 to Mana
+15 to Life
Cold Resist +40% (2 Items)
The Face of Horror
Mask

Defense: 34-52 (varies)(Base Defense: 9-27)
Required Level: 20
Required Strength: 23
Durability: 20
+25 Defense
+50% Damage To Undead
Hit Causes Monsters to Flee 50%
All Resistances +10
+20 To Strength
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Tancred's Skull
Bone Helm
Defense: 33-36 (varies)
Required Level: 20
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 40
+10% Enhanced Damage
+40 to Attack Rating
All Resistances +10 (2 Items)
Wormskull
Bone Helm

Defense: 33-36 (varies)
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 25
Durability: 40
+1 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+80 Poison Damage Over 8 Seconds
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
Poison Resist +25%
+10 To Mana
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Sander's Paragon
Cap
Defense: (4-102) - (6-104)(varies) (Base Defense: 3-5)
Required Level: 25
Durability: 12
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 Defense (Based on Character Level)
Attacker Takes Damage of 8
35% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Cow King's Horns
War Hat
Defense : 120-128 (varies)(Base Defense: 45-53)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 20
Durability: 12
+75 Defense
Half Freeze Duration
Attacker Takes Damage of 10
35% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Howltusk
Great Helm

Defense: 64 (Base Defense: 30-35)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 63
Durability: 40
35% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
+80% Enhanced Defense
Magic Damage Reduced By 2
Attacker Takes Damage of 3*
Knockback
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Naj's Circlet
Circlet
Defense: 95-105(varies) (Base Defense: 20-30)
Required Level: 28
Durability: 35
+75 Defense
+25-35 Fire Damage
12% Chance To Cast Level 5 Chain Lightning When Struck
+15 To Strength
+5 To Light Radius
Peasant Crown
War Hat

Defense: 108 (Base Defense: 45-53)
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 20
Durability: 12
+100% Enhanced Defense
+1 To All Skills
15% Faster Run/Walk
Replenish Life +6-12 (varies)
+20 To Energy
+20 To Vitality
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Undead Crown
Crown

Defense: 99-113 (varies)(Base Defense: 25-45)
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 55
Durability: 50
+30-60% Enhanced Defense
+50% Damage Vs. Undead
+50-100 Attack Rating Vs. Undead (varies)
Half Freeze Duration
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
Poison Resist +50%
+40 Defense
+3 To Skeleton Mastery (Necromancer Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Rockstopper
Sallet

Defense: 163-201 (varies)(Base Defense: 52-62)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 43
Durability: 18
+160-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Damage Reduced By 10%
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +20-40% (varies)
Fire Resist +20-50% (varies)
Lightning Resist +20-40% (varies)
+15 To Vitality
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Guillaume's Face
Winged Helm
Defense: 217 (Base Defense: 85-98)
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 115
Durability: 40
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
15% Deadly Strike
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 To Strength
Stealskull
Casque

Defense: 219-248 (varies)(Base Defense 63-72)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 59
Durability: 24
+200-240% Enhanced Defense (varies)
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 (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Aldur's Stony Gaze
Hunter's Guise
Defense: 157-171 (varies) (Base Defense: 67-81)
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 56
Durability: 20
(Druid Only)
+90 Defense
25% Faster Hit Recovery
Regenerate Mana 17%
Cold Resist +40-50% (varies)
Socketed (2)
+5 To Light Radius
+15 To Energy (2 Item)
+15 To Energy (3 Items)
+15 To Energy (Completed Set)
Darksight Helm
Basinet

Defense: (77-273) - (86-282) (varies)(Base Defense: 75-84)
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 82
Durability: 30
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level)
6% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck
Level 5 Cloak of Shadows (30 Charges)
Cannot Be Frozen
Fire Resist +20-40% (varies)
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit
-4 To Light Radius
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Blackhorn's Face
Death Mask

Defense: 243-278 (varies)(Base Defense: 54-86)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 55
Durability: 20
+180-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Slows Target By 20%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 25
Prevent Monster Heal
+20 Lightning Absorb
Lightning Resist +15%
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Vampire Gaze
Grim Helm

Defense: 252 (Base Defense: 60-125)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 40
+100% Enhanced Defense
Adds 6-22 Cold Damage - 4 Second Duration
15% Slower Stamina Drain
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
6-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Damage Reduced By 15-20% (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 10-15 (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Jalal's Mane
Totemic Mask

Defense: 247-297 (varies)(Base Defense: 73-98)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 65
Durability: 20
(Druid Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+2 To Druid Skill Levels
All Resistances +30
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
+20 To Strength
+20 To Energy
+2 To Shape Shifting Skills (Druid Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Arreat's Face
Slayer Guard

Defense: 302-363 (varies)(Base Defense: 121)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 118
Durability: 55
(Barbarian Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
All Resistances +30
+20 To Strength
+20 To Dexterity
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Sazabi's Mental Sheath
Basinet
Defense: 175-184(varies) (Base Defense: 75-84)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 82
Durability: 30
+1 To All Skills
Lightning Resist +15-20% (varies)
Fire Resist +15-20% (varies)
+100 Defense
Valkyrie Wing
Winged Helm

Defense: 247-297 (varies)(Base Defense: 85-98)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 115
Durability: 40
+150-200% Defense (varies)
+1-2 To Amazon Skill Levels (varies)
20% Faster Run/Walk
20% Faster Hit Recovery
+2-4 To Mana After Each Kill (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Hwanin's Splendor
Grand Crown
Defense: 228 (varies)(Base Defense: 78-113)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 103
Durability: 50
+100% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +20
Magic Damage Reduced By 10
Cold Resist +37%

Immortal King's Will
Avenger Guard
Defense: 160-175 (varies) (Base Defense: 35-50)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 65
Durability: 55
(Barbarian Only)
+4 To Light Radius
+125 Defense
37% Extra Gold From Monsters
25-40% Better Chance Of Finding Magic Items (varies)
+2 To Warcries Skills (Barbarian Only)
Socketed (2)
Crown of Thieves
Grand Crown

Defense: 296-342 (varies)(Base Defense: 78-113)
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 103
Durability: 50
+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
9-12% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Fire Resist +33%
+35 To Mana
+50 To Life
+25 To Dexterity
80-100% Extra Gold From Monsters (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

Natalya's Totem
Grim Helm
Defense: 195-300(varies) (Base Defense: 60-125)
Required Level: 59
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 40
+135-175 Defense (varies)
All Resistances +10-20 (varies)
+20-30 To Dexterity (varies)
+10-20 To Strength (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
Demonhorn's Edge
Destroyer Helm

Defense: 345-408 (varies)(Base Defense: 111-156)
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 151
Durability: 45
(Barbarian Only)
+120-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
10% Increased Attack Speed
3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Attacker Takes Damage of 55-77 (varies)
+1-3 To Warcries (Barbarian Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Masteries (Barbarian Only) (varies)
+1-3 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) (varies)
(Ladder Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Harlequin Crest
Shako

Defense: 98-141 (varies)
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 12
+2 To All Skills
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Life (Based On Character Level)
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
Damage Reduced By 10%
50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
+2 To All Attributes
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Steel Shade
Armet

Defense: 300-345 (Base Defense: 105-149)
Required Level: 62
Required Strength: 109
Durability: 24
+100-130% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Replenish Life +10-18 (varies)
+4-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
+5-11 Fire Absorb (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Cerebus' Bite
Blood Spirit

Defense: 335-350 (varies)(Base Defense: 101-145)
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 86
Durability: 20
(Druid Only)
+130-140% Enhanced Defense (varies)
60-120% Bonus to Attack Rating (varies)
7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
33% Chance of Open Wounds
+2-4 To Shape Shifting Skills (Druid Only) (varies)
+1-2 To Feral Rage (Druid Only) (varies)
(Ladder Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)

M'avina's True Sight
Diadem
Defense: 200-210(varies) (Base Defense: 50-60)
Required Level: 64
Durability: 20
+150 Defense
Replenish Life +10
+25 To Mana
+30% Increased Attack Speed
+1 To All Skills (2 Items)
50% Bonus To Attack Rating (3 Items)
All Resistances +25 (4 Items)
Giant Skull
Bone Visage

Defense: 350-477 (varies)(Base Defense: 100-157)
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 106
Durability: 40
+250-320 Defense (varies)
10% Chance Of Crushing Blow
Knockback
+25-35 to Strength (varies)
Socketed (1-2) (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)

Trang-Oul's Guise
Bone Visage
Defense: 180-257 (varies)(Base Defense: 100-157)
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 106
Durability: 40
25% Faster Hit Recovery
Replenish Life +5
+80-100 Defense
+150 To Mana
Attacker Takes Damage of 20

Tal Rasha's Horadric Crest
Death Mask
Defense: 99-131 (varies)(Base Defense: 54-86)
Required Level: 66
Required Strength: 55
Durability: 20
10% Life Stolen Per Hit
10% Mana Stolen Per Hit
All Resistances +15
+45 Defense
+30 To Mana
+60 To Life
Nightwing's Veil
Spired Helm

Defense: 304-352 (Base Defense: 114-159)
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 96
Durability: 40
+90-120% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+2 To All Skills
+8-15% To Cold Skill Damage (varies)
+10-20 To Dexterity (varies)
+5-9 Cold Absorb (varies)
Half Freeze Duration
Requirements -50%
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Spirit Keeper
Earth Spirit

Defense: 413-443 (Base Defense: 107-152)
Required Level: 67
Required Strength: 104
Durability: 20
(Druid Only)
+170-190% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1-2 To Druid Skill Levels (varies)
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+10% To Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist +30-40% (varies)
+9-14 Lightning Absorb (varies)
Cold Absorb 15-25% (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)

Griswold's Valor
Corona
Defense: 249-290 (varies) (Base Defense: 111-165)
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 105
Durability: 50
+50-75% Enhanced Defense (varies)
All Resistances +5
20-30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (varies)
Requirements -40%
+ (0.25 Per Character Level) 0-24 Absorbs Cold Damage (Based On Character Level)
Socketed (2)
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) (2 Items)

Ondal's Almighty
Spired Helm
Defense: 164-209 (varies)(Base Defense: 114-159)
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 116
Durability: 40
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking
24% Faster Hit Recovery
Requirements -40%
+50 Defense
+15 To Dexterity
+10 To Strength
Veil of Steel
Spired Helm

Defense: 396 (Base Defense: 114-159)
Required Level: 73
Required Strength: 192
Durability: 60
+60% Enhanced Defense
+140 To Defense
All Resistances +50
+15 To Strength
+15 To Vitality
-4 To Light Radius
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)
Ravenlore
Sky Spirit

Defense: 343-390 (Base Defense: 103-155)
Required Level: 74
Required Strength: 113
Durability: 20
(Druid Only)
+120-150% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+7 To Raven (Druid Only)
+3 To Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+20-30 To Energy (varies)
-10-20% To Enemy Fire Resistance (varies)
All Resistances +15-25 (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Griffon's Eye
Diadem

Defense: 150-260 (varies)(Base Defense: 50-60)
Required Level: 76
Durability: 20
+100-200 Defense (varies)
+1 To All Skills
+25% Faster Cast Rate
-15-20% To Enemy Lightning Resistance (varies)
+10-15% To Lightning Skill Damage (varies)
(Ladder Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Kira's Guardian
Tiara

Defense: 90-170 (varies)(Base Defense: 40-50)
Required Level: 77
Durability: 25
+50-120 Defense (varies)
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cannot Be Frozen
All Resistances +50-70 (varies)
(Ladder Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Halaberd's Reign
Conqueror Crown

Defense: 384-432 (varies)(Base Defense: 114-159)
Required Level: 77
Required Strength: 174
Durability: 50
(Barbarian Only)
+140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Replenish Life +15-23 (varies)
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
+1 To Masteries (Barbarian Only)
+1-2 To Battle Command (Barbarian Only) (varies)
+1-2 To Battle Orders (Barbarian Only) (varies)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Wolfhowl
Fury Visor

Defense: 332-377 (varies)(Base Defense: 105-150)
Required Level: 79
Required Strength: 129
Durability: 35
(Barbarian Only)
+120-150% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+2-3 To Warcries (Barbarian Only) (varies)
+3-6 To Feral Rage (varies)
+3-6 To Lycanthropy (varies)
+3-6 To Werewolf (varies)
+8-15 To Strength (varies)
+8-15 To Dexterity (varies)
+8-15 To Vitality (varies)
Level 15 Summon Dire Wolf (18 Charges)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Crown of Ages
Corona

Defense: 349-399 (Base Defense: 111-165)
Required Level: 82
Required Strength: 174
+50% Enhanced Defense
+100-150 Defense (varies)
+1 To All Skills
Damage Reduced By 10-15% (varies)
All Resistances +20-30 (varies)
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
Socketed (1-2) (varies)
Indestructible
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)
Andariel's Visage
Demonhead

Defense: 310-387 (varies)(Base Defense: 101-154)
Required Level: 83
Required Strength: 102
Durability: 20
+100-150% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+2 To All Skills
20% Increased Attack Speed
8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
+25-30 To Strength (varies)
+10% To Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist -30%
Poison Resist +70%
15% Chance To Cast Level 15 Poison Nova When Struck
Level 3 Venom (20 charges)
(Ladder Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)

Notes:

-Coif of Glory: Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 7 does not work with ranged attacks.
Hit Blinds Target: Decreases radius of awareness similar to the Necromancer curse Dim Vision.
+100 Defense VS. Missile: Reduces the % chance of getting hit by missiles (by raising the effective armor rating)

-Howltusk: Attacker Takes Damage of 3 does not work with ranged attacks.

-Wolfhowl: This can be used to turn the Barbarian into a wolf and use some Druid skills!


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