Light Helmet

Kind
Light Armor
Slot
Head
Noise
+2
Arcane spell failure
6%
Base weight
4
Base price
12
Found as loot
Yes

By tier

TierItem levelUsual materialBase effectsPrice
Common1LeatherCrushing resistance 2%Piercing resistance 2%Slashing resistance 2%10
Uncommon10SilverCrushing resistance 3%Piercing resistance 3%Slashing resistance 3%26
Rare20ElvenCrushing resistance 4%Piercing resistance 4%Slashing resistance 4%55
Elite30GlassCrushing resistance 6%Piercing resistance 6%Slashing resistance 6%104
Legendary40AdamantCrushing resistance 7%Piercing resistance 7%Slashing resistance 7%195

Materials

MaterialTierResistance per physical type, level 1 → 50WeightPrice, level 1 → 50
LeatherCommon2% → 3%410 → 52
SilverUncommon3% → 4%415 → 79
ElvenRare4% → 5%320 → 111
GlassElite5% → 6%329 → 156
AdamantLegendary6% → 8%243 → 234
The same resistance applies to crushing, piercing and slashing damage, before the wearer’s armor proficiency.

Enchantments it can carry

Better pieces roll extra effects: each list below becomes possible from its tier upward. Common pieces never roll a bonus, but can still carry a curse. Negative effects are curses; a priest can lift them.

Common and above

EffectAt CommonBest case, Legendary
Acid resistance1%5%
Fire resistance1%5%
Frost resistance1%5%
Holy resistance1%5%
Lightning resistance1%5%
Necrotic resistance1%5%
Poison resistance1%5%
Constitution (curse)-1-1
Dexterity (curse)-1-1
Strength (curse)-1-1
Charisma (curse)-1-1
Wisdom (curse)-1-1
Intelligence (curse)-1-1
Abjuration (curse)-1-1
Conjuration (curse)-1-1
Evocation (curse)-1-1
Illusion (curse)-1-1
Restoration (curse)-1-1
Transmutation (curse)-1-1

Rare and above

EffectAt RareBest case, Legendary
Strength+1+1
Dexterity+1+1
Constitution+1+1
Intelligence+1+1
Wisdom+1+1
Charisma+1+1
Dagger+1+1
Sword+1+1
Axe+1+1
Mace+1+1
Hammer+1+1
Staff+1+1
Bow+1+1
Crossbow+1+1
Shield+1+1
Single Handed+1+1
Two Handed+1+1
Two Weapons+1+1
Light Armor+1+1
Heavy Armor+1+1
Abjuration+1+1
Conjuration+1+1
Evocation+1+1
Illusion+1+1
Restoration+1+1
Transmutation+1+1
Stealth+1+1
Traps+1+1
Assassination+1+1
Locks+1+1
Stealing+1+1
Alchemy+1+1
Smithing+1+1

Who can wear it

ClassBest Light ArmorRestrictions
Warrior10—
Cleric10—
Thief10—
Paladin10—
Druid10—
Ranger10—
Barbarian10—
Spell Sword10—

Can’t use it: Mage (forbidden item), Bard (forbidden item), Monk (forbidden item), Shaman (forbidden item).