Helms
| Item | Base and requirements | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Biggin’s Bonnet Cap | ||
| Defense: 17 20 | Required Level: 3 Durability: 60 | +30% Enhanced Damage +14 Defense +30 To Attack Rating +15 To Mana +15 To Life |
| Tarnhelm Skull Cap | ||
| Defense: 8 11 | 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 |
| Coif of Glory Helm | ||
| Defense: 25 28 | 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 Notes: 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) |
| Duskdeep Full Helm | ||
| Defense: 39.9 59 | Required Level: 17 Required Strength: 41 Durability: 30 Damage Reduced By 7 | +30-50% Enhanced Defense(varies) +10-20 Defense(varies) All Resistances +15 +8 To Maximum Damage -2 To Light Radius |
| Howltusk Great Helm | Defense: 64 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% Notes: Attacker Takes Damage of 3 does not work with ranged attacks. |
| The Face of Horror Mask | Defense: 34-52 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 |
| Undead Crown Crown | Defense: 72.5-112 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) |
| Wormskull Bone Helm | Defense: 33-36 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 |
Armor
| Item | Base and requirements | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Greyform Quilted Armor | Defense: 28-31 Required Level: 7 Required Strength: 12 Durability: 20 | +20 Defense 5% Life Stolen Per Hit Magic Damage Reduced By 3 Cold Resist 20% Fire Resist 20% +10 To Dexterity |
| Blinkbat’s Form Leather Armor | Defense: 39-42 Required Level: 12 Required Strength: 15 Durability: 24 | +25 Defense +50 Defense VS. Missile 10% Faster Run/Walk 40% Faster Hit Recovery Adds 3-6 Fire Damage Notes: +50 Defense VS. Missile: Reduces the % chance of getting hit by missiles (by raising the effective armor rating) 10% Faster Run/Walk will stack with speed increasing boots to make you Run/Walk even faster. |
| The Centurion Hard Leather Armor | Defense: 51-54 Required Level: 14 Required Strength: 20 Durability: 28 Damage Reduced By 2 | +30 Defense Replenish Life +5 +50 To Attack Rating +15 To Mana +15 To Max Stamina +15 To Life 25% Slow Stamina Drain |
| Twitchthroe Studded Leather | Defense: 57-60 Required Level: 16 Required Strength: 27 Durability: 32 | +25 Defense 25% Increase chance of blocking 20% Faster Hit Recovery 20% Increased Attack Speed +10 To Dexterity +10 To Strength Notes: Adds 25% Blocking to Shield Blocking, will only work with a Shield. |
| Darkglow Ring Mail | Defense: 76.5-96 Required Level: 14 Required Strength: 36 Durability: 26 | +70-100% Enhanced Defense(varies) 5% To Max Poison Resist 5% To Max Cold Resist 5% To Max Lightning Resist 5% To Max Fire Resist +50 Defense vs. Melee +20 To Attack Rating All Resistances +10 +3 To Light Radius |
| Hawkmail Scale Mail | Defense: 104.4-122 Required Level: 15 Required Strength: 44 Durability: 36 | +80-100% Enhanced Defense(varies) 10% Faster Run/Walk 15% To Max Cold Resist Cold Resist +15% Cannot Be Frozen |
| Venom Ward Breast Plate | Defense: 104-136 Required Level: 20 Required Strength: 30 Durability: 50 | +60-100% Enhanced Defense(varies) +2 To Light Radius 15% To Max Poison Resist Poison Resist +90% Poison Length Reduced By 50% |
| Sparking Mail Chain Mail | Defense: 126-138.75 Required Level: 17 Required Strength: 48 Durability: 45 | +75-85% Enhanced Defense(varies) Lightning Resist +30% Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 10-14(varies) Adds 1-20 Lightning Damage Notes: Attacker Takes Lightning Damage will not work with ranged weapons. |
| Iceblink Splint Mail | Defense: 154.7-172.8 Required Level: 22 Required Strength: 51 Durability: 30 | +70-80% Enhanced Defense(varies) Freezes Target Cold Resist +30% Magic Damage Reduced By 1 +4 To Light Radius Notes: Ice Blink has a 13-50% Chance to work. Ice Blink works with Ranged Weapons. This is not displayed on the item. Freeze Time in seconds = (100 + CharacterLevel X 2)/25 The minimum Freeze Duration (at Character Level 1) would be 4.08 seconds, and maximum (at level 99) would be 11.92 seconds. Freeze Length is reduced to 1/2 and 1/4 on Nightmare and Hell. |
| Heavenly Garb Light Plate | Defense: 216 Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 41 Durability: 60 | +100% Enhanced Defense Regenerate Mana 25% All Resistances +10 +15 To Energy +50% Damage To Undead +100 To Attack Rating Against Undead |
| Boneflesh Plate Mail | Defense: 216-255.2 Required Level: 26 Required Strength: 65 Durability: 60 | +100-120% Enhanced Defense(varies) 5% Life Stolen Per Hit 25% Chance Of Open Wounds +35 To Attack Rating |
| Rockfleece Field Plate | Defense: 202-241.5 Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 50 Durability: 48 Damage Reduced By 10% Damage Reduced By 5 | +100-130% Enhanced Defense(varies) Requirements -10% +5 To Strength |
| Rattlecage Gothic Plate | Defense: 328-335 Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 70 Durability: 55 | +200 Defense 25% Chance of Crushing Blow Hit Causes Monster To Flee 40% +45 To Attack Rating |
| Goldskin Full Plate Mail | Defense: 333.2-405 Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 80 Durability: 70 | +120-150% Enhanced Defense +2 To Light Radius All Resistances +35 Attacker Takes Damage of 10 100% Extra Gold From Monsters Notes: Attacker Takes Damage of 10 will not work with ranged weapons. |
| Silks of the Victor Ancient Armor | Defense: 436-512.6 Required Level: 28 Required Strength: 100 Durability: 60 | +100-120% Enhanced Defense(varies) +1 To All Skills 5% Mana Stolen Per Hit +2 To Light Radius |
Shields
| Item | Base and requirements | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Pelta Lunata Buckler | Defense: 36.5-39.8 Required Level: 2 Required Strength: 12 Durability: 20-22(varies) Chance to Block: Pal: 50%, Ama/Asn/Bar/: 45%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 40% Paladin Smite Damage: 1 To 3 | +30-40% Enhanced Defense +30 Defense 20% Increased Chance Of Blocking 40% Faster Block Rate +10 To Energy +10 To Vitality +2 To Strength |
| Umbral Disk Small Shield | Defense: 42.6-46.5 Required Level: 9 Required Strength: 22 Durability: 28 Chance to Block: Pal: 65%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 60%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 55% Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 3 | +40-50% Enhanced Defense(varies) +30 Defense 30% Increased Chance Of Blocking Hit Blinds Target +20 To Life +10 To Dexterity -2 To Light Radius Notes: Hit Blinds Target: Decreases radius of awareness similar to the Necromancer Curse: Dim Vision. |
| Stormguild Large Shield | Defense: 48-54 Required Level: 13 Required Strength: 34 Durability: 34-39(varies) Chance to Block: Pal: 72%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 67%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 62% Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 4 | +50-60% Enhanced Defense +30 Defense +30% Increased Chance Of Blocking Lightning Resist +25% Adds 1-6 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 3 Magic Damage Reduced By 1 |
| Steelclash Kite Shield | Defense: 45.6-56 Required Level: 17 Required Strength: 47 Durability: 45-50 Chance to Block: Pal: 63%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 58%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 53% Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 5 Damage Reduced By 3 | +60-100% Enhanced Defense(varies) +20 Defense 25% Increased chance of blocking 20% Faster Block Rate All Resistances +15 +1 To Paladin Skills +3 To Light Radius |
| Swordback Hold Spiked Shield | Defense: 30.8-51.6 Required Level: 15 Required Strength: 30 Durability: 40 Chance to Block: Pal: 60%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 55%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 50% Paladin Smite Damage: 5 To 9 | +30-60% Enhance Defense(varies) +10 Defense 20% Increased Chance of Blocking 50% Chance of Open Wounds Attacker Takes Damage of 10 Notes: 50% Chance of Open Wounds: This is a chance of making a monster bleed uncontrollably. They lose health while bleeding. |
| Bverrit Keep Tower Shield | Defense: 69.6-82.2 Required Level: 19 Required Strength: 75 Durability: 140-160 Chance to Block: Pal: 64%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 59%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 54% Paladin Smite Damage: 1 To 5 | +80-120% Defense(varies) +30 Defense 10% Increased Chance Of Blocking Fire Resist +75% +5 To Strength Magic Damage Reduced By 5 |
| Wall Of The Eyeless Bone Shield | Defense: 23-52 Required Level: 20 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 40 Chance to Block: Pal: 50%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 45%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 40% Paladin Smite Damage: 3 To 6 | +30-40% Enhanced Defense(varies) +10 Defense +5 to Mana after Each Kill 20% Faster Cast Rate 3% Mana Stolen Per Hit Poison Resist +20% Notes: +5 to Mana after Each Kill: Will not work when the killing blow is made by a Minion. |
| The Ward Gothic Shield | Defense: 152 Required Level: 26 Required Strength: 60 Durability: 40 Chance to Block: Pal: 56%, Ama/Asn/Bar: 51%, Dru/Nec/Sor: 46% Paladin Smite Damage: 2 To 6 | +100% Enhanced Defense +40 Defense 10% Increased chance of blocking All Resistances +30-50(varies) Magic Damage Reduced By 2 +10 To Strength |
Gloves
| Item | Base and requirements | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| The Hand of Broc Leather Gloves | Defense: 13.3-14.8 Required Level: 5 Durability: 12 | +10-20% Enhanced Defense(varies) +10 Defense 3% Life Stolen Per Hit 3% Mana Stolen Per Hit Poison Resist +10% +20 To Mana |
| Bloodfist Heavy Gloves | Defense: 15.5-17.2 Required Level: 9 Durability: 14 | +10-20% Enhanced Defense(varies) +10 Defense 10% Increased Attack Speed 30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage |
| Chance Guards Chain Gloves | Defense: 24.6-26.7 Required Level: 15 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 16 | +20-30% Enhanced Defense(varies) +15 Defense +25 To Attack Rating 25-40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Item(varies) 200% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 To Light Radius |
| Magefist Light Gauntlets | Defense: 20.8-24.3 Required Level: 23 Required Strength: 45 Durability: 18 | +20-30% Enhanced Defense +10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills 20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage |
| Frostburn Gauntlets | Defense: 43.2-48 Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 60 Durability: 24 | +10-20% Enhanced Defense(varies) +30 Defense +5% Enhanced Damage Maximum Mana 40% Adds 1-6 Cold Damage, Cold Duration: 2 Seconds Notes: The increase in Mana is added with other items that increase the maximum amount of Mana (Two Stones of Jordan). For example two Stones of Jordan (25% + 25%) and Frostburns (40%) would be 90% more Mana added to the base Mana. |
Boots
| Item | Base and requirements | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspur Boots | Defense: 9.3-10.8 Required Level: 5 Durability: 12 | +10-20% Enhanced Defense(varies) +6 Defense Fire Resist +45% 15% To Max Fire Resist Adds 3-6 Fire Damage +15 To Life |
| Gorefoot Heavy Boots | Defense: 19.2-21.1 Required Level: 9 Required Strength: 18 Durability: 14 | +20-30% Enhanced Defense 20% Faster Run/Walk 2% Mana Stolen Per Hit Attacker Takes Damage of 2 +12 Defense +2 To Leap (Barbarian Only) |
| Treads of Cthon Chain Boots | Defense: 22.4-24.6 Required Level: 15 Required Strength: 30 Durability: 16 | +30-40% Enhanced Defense +12 Defense 50% Stamina Drain 30% Faster Run/Walk +50 Defense VS. Missile +10 To Life Notes: +50 Defense VS. Missile: Reduces the % chance of getting hit by missiles (by raising the effective armor rating). |
| Goblin Toe Light Plated Boots | Defense: 28.5-34 Required Level: 22 Required Strength: 50 Durability: 18 Damage Reduced By 1 | +50-60% Enhanced Defense 25% Chance of a Crushing Blow -1 To Light Radius Magic Damage Reduced By 1 +15 Defense |
| Tearhaunch Greaves | Defense: 55.8-63.8 Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 70 Durability: 24 | +60-80% Enhanced Defense(varies) 20% Faster Run/Walk All Resistances +10% +35 Defense +5 To Dexterity +5 To Strength +2 To Vigor (Paladin Only) |
Belts
| Item | Base and requirements | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Lenymo Sash | Defense: 2 Required Level: 7 Durability: 12 | Regenerate Mana 30% All Resistances +5 +15 To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
| Snakecord Light Belt | Defense: 13.6-15 Required Level: 12 Durability: 14 | +20-30% Enhanced Defense (varies) +10 Defense Replenish Life +5 Poison Resist +25% Poison Length Reduced By 50% +12 Poison Damage Over 3 Seconds |
| Nightsmoke Belt | Defense: 21.5-23 Required Level: 20 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 16 Damage Reduced By 2 | +30-50% Enhanced Defense (varies) +15 Defense 50% Damage Taken Goes to Mana All Resistances +10 +20 To Mana Notes: When combined with Sorceress’ Energy Shield: The effects of Energy Shield are applied first, then the resulting damages are modified by Nightsmoke. |
| Goldwrap Heavy Belt | Defense: 33.4-35 Required Level: 27 Required Strength: 45 Durability: 18 | +40-60% Enhanced Defense (varies) +25 Defense 10% Increased Attack Speed 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items 50-80% Extra Gold From Monsters (varies) +2 To Light Radius |
| Bladebuckle Plated Belt | Defense: 46.2-54 Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 60 Durability: 24 Damage Reduced By 3 | +80-100% Enhanced Defense (varies) +30 Defense +30% Faster Hit Recovery +10 To Dexterity +5 To Strength Attacker Takes Damage of 8 Notes: Attacker Takes Damage of 8 will not work with ranged attacks. |
Class-specific
| Item | Base and requirements | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Arreat’s Face Slayer Guard | Defense: 235-363 (varies)(Base Defense: 93-120) 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) |
| Homunculus Hierophant Trophy | Defense: 127.5-213 (varies)(Base Defense: 58-70) Defense: 58-70 Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 58 Durability: 20 Chance To Block: 72% | (Necromancer Only) +150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies) +5 To Mana After Each Kill 40% Increased Chance of Blocking 30% Faster Block Rate +2 To Necromancer Skill Levels +20 To Energy Regenerate Mana 33% All Resistances +40 +2 To Curses Skills (Necromancer Only) |
| Herald Of Zakarum Gilded Shield | Defense: 362.5-507 (varies)(Base Defense: 144-168) Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 89 Durability: 50 Chance To Block: 75% Smite Damage: 20 To 28 | (Paladin Only) +150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies) 30% Increased Chance Of Blocking 30% Faster Block Rate 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +20 To Strength +20 To Vitality All Resistances +50 +2 To Paladin Skill Levels +2 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only) |
| Jalal’s Mane Totemic Mask | Defense: 185-297 (varies)(Base Defense: 73-99) 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 Skills All Resistances +30 +5 To Mana After Each Kill +20 To Strength +20 To Energy +2 To Shape Shifting Skills (Druid Only) |
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