Diablo II · Lord of Destruction · Resurrected — since 2002

Unique Exceptional Armour — Patch 1.09

Helms

ItemBase and requirementsStats
Peasant Crown
War Hat
Defense: 108
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
Rockstopper
Sallet
Defense: 137.8-201.6 (varies)(Base Defense: 52-62)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 43
Durability: 18
Damage Reduced By 10%
+160-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resist +20-40%(varies)
Fire Resist +20-50%(varies)
Lightning Resist +20-40% (varies)
+15 To Vitality
Stealskull
Casque
Defense: 192-248.2 (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)
Darksight Helm
Basinet
Defense: 78-283 (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
Valkyrie Wing
Winged Helm
Defense: 215-297 (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)
Blackhorn’s Face
Death Mask
Defense: 154-278.4 (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%
Crown of Thieves
Grand Crown
Defense: 205.4-342 (varies)(Base Defense: is 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)
Vampire Gaze
Grim Helm
Defense: 252
Defense: 60-125
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 40
+100% Enhanced Defense
Adds 6-22 Cold Damage
4 Second Duration
Damage Reduced By 15-20% (varies)15% Stamina Drain
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
6-8% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 10-15 (varies)

Armor

ItemBase and requirementsStats
The Spirit Shroud
Ghost Armor
Defense: 295
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 38
Durability: 20
+150% Enhanced Defense
Cannot Be Frozen
+1 To All Skills
Replenish Life +10
Magic Damage Reduced By 7-11 (varies)
Skin of the Vipermagi
Serpentskin Armor
Defense: 279
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 43
Durability: 24
+120% Enhanced Defense
+1 To All Skills
30% Faster Cast Rate
Magic Damage Reduced By 9-13 (varies)
All Resistances +20-35 (varies)
Skin of the Flayed One
Demonhide Armor
Defense: 307.5-397.3 (varies)(Base Defense: 122-136)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 58
+150-190% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 10-20 Seconds (varies)
5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Replenish Life +15-25 (varies)
Attacker Takes Damage of 15
Iron Pelt
Trellised Armor
Defense: 211.5-605 (varies)(Base Defense: 138-153)
Required Level: 33
Required Strength: 61
Durability: 157
Damage Reduced by 15-20 (varies)
+50-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level)
Magic Damage Reduced by 10-16 (varies)
+25 To Life
Crow Caw
Tigulated Mail
Defense: 442.5-534.8 (varies)(Base Defense: 176-190)
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 86
Durability: 36
+150-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
15% Increased Attack Speed
15% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Chance of Open Wounds
+15 Dexterity
Spirit Forge
Linked Mail
Defense: 349.8-449.8 (varies)(Base Defense: 158-172)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 74
Durability: 26
+120-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1.5-123.75 Life (Based On Character Level)
Fire Resist +5%
Adds 20-65 Fire Damage
+15 To Strength
Gem Sockets (2)
+4 To Light Radius
Duriel’s Shell
Cuirass
Defense: 491.4-(610.25-732.75) (varies)(Base Defense: 188-203)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 65
Durability: 150
+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1.25-123.75 Defense (Based On Character Level)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life (Based On Character Level)
Resist Fire +20%
Resist Lightning +20%
Resist Poison +20%
Resist Cold +50%
Cannot Be Frozen
+15 To Strength
Shaftstop
Mesh Armor
Defense: 517.4-684.8 (varies)(Base Defense: 198-214)
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 92
Durability: 45
Damage Reduced By 30%
+160-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+60 To Life
Skullder’s Ire
Russet Armor
Defense: 587.6-732 (varies)(Base Defense: 225-244)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 97
Durability: 90
+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 4-5 Seconds (varies)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1.25-123.75 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+1 To All Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced By 10
Que-Hegan’s Wisdom
Mage Plate
Defense: 542.4-681.2 (varies)(Base Defense: 225-261)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 55
Durability: 60
+140-160% Enhanced Defense
+1 To All Skill Levels
+3 To Mana After Each Kill
20% Faster Cast Rate
20% Faster Hit Recovery
Magic Damage Reduced By 6-10 (varies)
+15 To Energy
Guardian Angel
Templar Coat
Defense: 708.4-825 (varies)(Base Defense: 252-274)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 118
Durability: 60
+180-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+20% Increased Chance Of Blocking
+30% Faster Block Rate
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2.5-247.5 To Attack Rating Against Demons (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Paladin Skill Levels
+4 To Light Radius
15% To Maximum Poison Resist
15% To Maximum Cold Resist
15% To Maximum Lightning Resist
15% To Maximum Fire Resist
Toothrow
Sharktooth Armor
Defense: 671.8-888.8 (varies)(Base Defense: 242-258)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 103
Durability: 63
+160-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+40-60 Defense(varies)
40% Chance of Open Wounds
Fire Resist +15%
+10 Strength
Attacker Takes Damage of 20-40 (varies)
Atma’s Wail
Embossed Plate
Defense: 624.6-988.4 (varies)(Base Defense: 282-303)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 125
Durability: 105
+120-160% Enhanced Defense
+ (2 Based On Character) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Replenish Life +10
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
+15 To Dexterity
+20% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Black Hades
Chaos Armor
Defense: 758.4-1029 (varies)(Base Defense: 315-342)
Required Level: 53
Required Strength: 140
Durability: 70
+140-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+30-60% Damage To Demons (varies)
+200-250 To Attack Rating Against Demons (varies)
Half Freeze Duration
Gem Socket (3)
-2 To Light Radius
Corpsemourn
Ornate Plate
Defense: 1125-1262 (varies)(Base Defense: 417-451)
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 170
Durability: 60
+150-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Level 5 Corpse Explosion (40 Charges)
Adds 12-36 Fire Damage
6% Chance To Cast Level 2 Iron Maiden When Struck
Cold Resist +35%
+10 To Vitality
+8 To Strength

Shields

ItemBase and requirementsStats
Visceratuant
Defender
Defense: 84-125 (varies)(Base Defense: 41-49)
Required Level: 28
Required Strength: 37
Chance to Block: Pal: 70%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 65%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 60% Durability: 68
Paladin Smite Damage: 8 To 12
+100-150% Enhanced Defense(varies)
30% Increased Chance of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
+1 To Sorceress Skill Levels
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 10
Moser’s Blessed Circle
Round Shield
Defense: 134.4-179.2 (varies)(Base Defense: 47-55)
Required Level: 31
Required Strength: 53
Chance to Block: Pal: 67%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 62%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 57% Durability: 64
Paladin Smite Damage: 7 To 14
+180-220% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+25% Increased Chance of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
All Resistances +25
Gem Sockets (2)
Stormchaser
Scutum
Defense: 140.4-198.4 (varies)(Base Defense: 53-61)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 71
Chance to Block: Pal: 62%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 57%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 52% Durability: 62
Paladin Smite Damage: 11 To 15
+160-220% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+20% Increased Chance of Blocking
4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Tornado When Struck
4% Chance To Cast Level 6 Blizzard When Struck
10% Faster Block Rate
+150 To Attack Rating
Lightning Resist +50%
Half Freeze Duration
Adds 1-60 Lightning Damage
Tiamat’s Rebuke
Dragon Shield
Defense: 144-204 (varies)(Base Defnese: 59-67)
Required Level: 38
Required Strength: 91
Chance to Block: Pal: 48%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 43%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 38% Durability: 116
Paladin Smite Damage: 15 To 24
+140-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
Adds 27-53 Cold Damage
3 Second Duration
Adds 35-95 Fire Damage
Adds 1-120 Lightning Damage
3% Chance To Cast Level 6 Hydra When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Nova When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 9 Frost Nova When Struck
All Resistances +25-35%(varies)
Lance Guard
Barbed Shield
Defense: 117.3-173.8 (varies)(Base Defense: 68-78)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 65
Chance to Block: Pal: 47%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 42%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 37% Durability: 55
Paladin Smite Damage: 18 To 35
+70-120% Enhanced Defense(varies)
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
30% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Deadly Strike
+50 To Life
Attacker Takes Damage of 47
Gerke’s Sanctuary
Pavise
Defense: 193.2-268.6 (varies)(Base Defense: 68-79)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 133
Chance to Block: Pal: 75%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 75%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 74% Durability: 172
Damage Reduced By 11-16(varies)
Paladin Smite Damage: 10 To 17
+180-240% Enhanced Defense
+30% Increased Chance of Blocking
All Resistances +20-30(varies)
Replenish Life +15
Magic Damage Reduced By 14-18(varies)
Lidless Wall
Grim Shield
Defense: 91.8-347.3 (varies)(Base Defense: 50-151)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 58
Chance to Block: Pal: 50%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 45%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 40% Durability: 40
Paladin Smite Damage: 14 To 20
+80-130% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+1 To All Skill Levels
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
20% Faster Cast Rate
+3-5 To Mana After Each Kill(varies)
+10 To Energy
+1 To Light Radius
Radament’s Sphere
Ancient Shield
Defense: 210.6-282 (varies)(Base Defense: 80-94)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 110
Chance to Block: Pal: 66%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 61%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 56% Durability: 100
Paladin Smite Damage: 12 To 16
+160-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+20% Increased Chance Of Blocking
+20% Faster Block Rate
5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Poison Nova When Struck
Level 6 Poison Explosion (40 Charges)
Poison Resist +75%
+80 Poison Damage Over 4 Seconds

Gloves

ItemBase and requirementsStats
Venom Grip
Demonhide Gloves
Defense: 81.7-118.6 (varies)(Base Defense: 28-35)
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Durability: 12
+130-160% Enhanced Defense
+15-25 Defense
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
+60 Poison Damage Over 4 Seconds
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
5% To Maximum Poison Resist
Poison Resist +30%
Gravepalm
Sharkskin Gloves
Defense: 81.6-112 (varies) (Base Defense: 33-39)
Required Level: 32
Required Strength: 20
Durability: 14
+140-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+100-200% Damage To Undead (varies)
+100-200 To Attack Rating Against Undead(varies)
+10 To Energy
+10 To Strength
Ghoulhide
Heavy Bracers
Defense: 95-130.5 (varies)(Base Defense: 37-44)
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 16
+150-190% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (4 Per Character Level) 4-396 To Attack Rating Against Undead (Based On Character Level)
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 % Damage To Undead (Based On Character Level)
4-5% Mana Stolen Per Hit (varies)
+20 To Life
Lava Gout
Battle Gauntlets
Defense: 100-144 (varies)(Base Defense: 39-47)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 88
Durability: 38
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
2% Chance To Cast Level 10 Enchant On Striking
Half Freeze Duration
Adds 13-46 Fire Damage
+20% Increased Attack Speed
Fire Resist +24%
Hellmouth
War Gauntlets
Defense: 110-162 (varies)(Base Defense: 43-53)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 110
Durability: 39
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
4% Chance To Cast Level 12 Firestorm On Striking
2% Chance To Cast Level 4 Meteor On Striking
+15 Fire Absorb
Adds 15-72 Fire Damage

Boots

ItemBase and requirementsStats
Infernostride
Demonhide Boots
Defense: 78.8-105 (varies)(Base Defense: 28-35)
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Durability: 12
+120-150% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+15 Defense
20% Faster Run/Walk
5% Chance To Cast Level 8 Blaze When Struck
Fire Resist +30%
10% To Maximum Fire Resist
Adds 12-33 Fire Damage
47-70% Extra Gold From Monsters(varies)
+2 To Light Radius
Waterwalk
Sharkskin Boots
Defense: 95.2-124 (varies)(Base Defense: 33-39)
Required Level: 32
Required Strength: 18
Durability: 14
+180-210% Enhanced Defense(varies)
20% Faster Run/Walk
+100 Defense Vs. Missile
+15 To Dexterity
+5% Maximum Fire Resist
Heal Stamina Plus 50%
+40 Max Stamina
+45-65 To Life(varies)
Silkweave
Mesh Boots
Defense: 95-130.5 (varies)(Base Defense: 37-44)
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 65
Durability: 16
+150-190% Enhanced Defense(varies)
30% Faster Run/Walk
+5 To Mana After Each Kill
Increase Maximum Mana 10%
+200 Defense VS. Missile
War Traveler
Battle Boots
Defense: 100-139.2 (varies)(Base Defense: 39-47)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 95
Durability: 48
+150-190% Enhanced Defense(varies)
25% Faster Run/Walk
+10 To Vitality
+10 To Strength
Adds 15-25 Damage
40% Slower Stamina Drain
Attacker Takes Damage Of 5-10(varies)
30-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items(varies)
Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 114.4-162 (varies)(Base Defense: 43-53)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 93
Durability: 34
+160-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
30% Faster Run/Walk
10% Chance Of Open Wounds
15% Chance Of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
Requirements -25%
+20 Maximum Stamina

Belts

ItemBase and requirementsStats
String of Ears
Demonhide Sash
Defense: 90-113 (varies)(Base Defense: 29-34)
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 20
Durability: 22
Damage Reduced By 10-15%(varies)
16 Boxes
+150-180% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+15 Defense
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit(varies)
Magic Damage Reduced 10-15(varies)
Razortail
Sharkskin Belt
Defense: 85.4-107.5 (varies)(Base Defense: 31-36)
Required Level: 32
Required Strength: 20
Durability: 14
16 Boxes
+120-150% Enhanced Defense(varies)
+15 Defense
+10 To Maximum Damage
Piercing Attack (33)
+15 To Dexterity
Attacker Takes Damage of (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 (Based On Character Level)
Gloom’s Trap
Mesh Belt
Defense: 79.2-102.5 (varies)(Base Defense: 35-40)
Required Level: 36
Required Strength: 58
Durability: 16
16 Boxes
+120-150% Enhanced Defense(varies)
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
Regenerate Mana 15%
+15 To Vitality
-3 To Light Radius
Snowclash
Battle Belt
Defense: 87.4-116.1 (varies)(Base Defense: 37-42)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 88
Durability: 18
16 Boxes
+130-170% Enhanced Defense(varies)
5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Blizzard When Struck
+15 Cold Absorb
15% To Maximum Cold Resist
Adds 13-21 Cold Damage
+2 To Chilling Armor (Sorceress Only)
+2 To Blizzard (Sorceress Only)
+3 To Glacial Spike (Sorceress Only)
Thundergod’s Vigor
War Belt
Defense: 109.2-159 (varies)(Base Defense: 41-52)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 110
Durability: 24
16 Boxes
+160-200% Enhanced Defense(varies)
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage
5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist Of The Heavens When Struck
+20 Lightning Absorb
10% To Maximum Lightning Resist
+20 To Strength
+20 To Vitality
+3 To Lightning Fury (Amazon Only)
+3 To Lightning Strike (Amazon Only)

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