Armor in Diablo 2 consists of five types pieces: Helm, Chest Armor, Belts, Boots, Gloves and Shields. Each piece of armor can be equipped on their respective equipment slot. Armor provides defense, which decreases the chance of getting hit by Enemies, and they also provide with different fixed and random modifiers that affect the player stats.

Armor can be obtained as Enemy or Boss drops, inside chests/crates that the player can open around the world and dungeons, they can be purchased from Merchants, and can be Crafted.

Rarities

Armor can drop in different rarities, each providing more or less random modifiers: The names of Magic, Rare, Crafted/Very Rare, Set, and Unique Items appear in BlueYellowOrangeGreen, and Gold text, respectively.

Magic Items: Magic Items have 1 or 2 magical attributes applied to  the basic item.

Rare Items: Rare items contain 2 to 6 magic properties attached to them.

Crafted Items: Similar to Rare Items, but can only crafted using the Horadric Cube. These items possess fixed properties as well as random Magic Prefixes and Suffixes.

Set Items: Set Items bestow additional magic abilities to the user once  some or all of itts pieces have been equipped. 

Unique Items: Unique items have unique names and attributes, and are the rarest among all item classes.

Durability

Weapons and Armor show a numeric Durability rating in their description. The first number indicates the current durability of the item, while the second one represents the item Max durability. When an item's durability is low, you will see a silhouette in the upper right corner of the screen indicating the state of the damaged item. Items with low durability will be displayed in yellow. On the other hand, items that have reached 0 durability, will be displayed in red. 

Once an item reaches 0 durability, it can not be equipped nor used until repaired. In order to repair an item, you have to head to town and pay the local blacksmith.

 

All Armor in Diablo 2

Chest Armor in Diablo 2 is a type of Armor that the player can equip to increase their defense. Chests Armor use the chest slot located on the players inventory when equipped. Depending on their rarity, Chests can have random or unique modifiers that greatly increase the player capabilities.

 

Armor Types

An armor's description indicates the Strength needed to don the protection. If your character does not meet the requirement, the armor cannot be equipped. Unusable armor display a red background in your inventory. Armor descriptions also contain other important information, including defense value, chance to block an attack (if applicable), current and total durability, and any magical properties.

Armor can also affect your ability to run. Heavier armor depletes your Stamina more quickly. This can be offset to some extent by increasing your character's vitality

 

 

Chest Armor in Diablo 2

 

Chest Armor Gallery
Comparison Table
Base Chest Armor

 

Gallery of Chest Armor in Diablo 2

Please press "Details" for additional information

The Spirit Shroud
The Spirit Shroud

Unique Ghost Armor

+150% Enhanced Defense
Cannot Be Frozen
+1 To All Skills
Replenish Life +10
Magic Damage Reduced By 7-11 (varies)

Skin of the Vipermagi
Skin of the Vipermagi

Unique Serpentskin Armor

+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
Skin of the Flayed One

Unique Demonhide Armor

+150-190% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 10 Seconds
5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Replenish Life +15-25 (varies)
Attacker Takes Damage of 15

Iron Pelt
Iron Pelt

Unique Trellised Armor

+50-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level)
Damage Reduced by 15-20 (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced by 10-16 (varies)
+25 To Life

Crow Caw
Crow Caw

Unique Tigulated Mail

+150-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
15% Increased Attack Speed
15% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Chance of Open Wounds
+15 Dexterity

Spirit Forge
Spirit Forge

Unique Linked Mail

+120-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 Life (Based On Character Level)
Fire Resistance +5%
Adds 20-65 Fire Damage
+15 To Strength
Gem Sockets (2)
+4 To Light Radius
 

Duriel's Shell
Duriel's Shell

Unique Cuirass

+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 Defense (Based On Character Level)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life (Based On Character Level)
Fire Resistance +20%
Resist Lightning +20%
Poison Resistance +20%
Cold Resistance +50%
Cannot Be Frozen
+15 To Strength

Shaftstop
Shaftstop

Unique Mesh Armor

+180-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Damage Reduced By 30%
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+60 To Life

Skullder's Ire
Skullder's Ire

Unique Russet Armor

+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 5 Seconds
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+1 To All Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced By 10

Que-Hegan's Wisdom
Que-Hegan's Wisdom

Unique Mage Plate

+140-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+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
 

Toothrow
Toothrow

Unique Sharktooth Armor

+160-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+40-60 Defense (varies)
40% Chance of Open Wounds
Fire Resistance +15%
+10 Strength
Attacker Takes Damage of 20-40 (varies)

Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel

Unique Templar Coat

+180-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+20% Increased Chance Of Blocking
+30% Faster Block Rate
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 To Attack Rating Against Demons (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Paladin Skill Levels
+4 To Light Radius
15% To Maximum Poison Resistance
15% To Maximum Cold Resistance
15% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
15% To Maximum Fire Resistance

Atma's Wail
Atma's Wail

Unique Embossed Plate

+120-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (2 Per Character Level) 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
Black Hades

Unique Chaos Armor

+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
Corpsemourn

Unique Ornate Plate

+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 Resistance +35%
+10 To Vitality
+8 To Strength

Greyform
Greyform

Unique Quilted Armor

+20 Defense
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
Cold Resistance 20%
Fire Resistance 20%
+10 To Dexterity

Blinkbat's Form
Blinkbat's Form

Unique Leather Armor

+25 Defense
+50 Defense VS. Missile*
10% Faster Run Walk*
40% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 3-6 Fire Damage

The Centurion
The Centurion

Unique Hard Leather Armor

+30 Defense
Replenish Life +5
+50 To Attack Rating
+15 To Mana
+15 To Max Stamina
+15 To Life
25% Slow Stamina Drain
Damage Reduced By 2
 

Twitchthroe
Twitchthroe

Unique Studded Leather

+25 Defense
25% Increase chance of blocking*
20% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Increased Attack Speed
+10 To Dexterity
+10 To Strength

Darkglow
Darkglow

Unique Ring Mail

+70-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
5% To Max Poison Resistance
5% To Max Cold Resistance
5% To Max Lightning Resistance
5% To Max Fire Resistance
+50 Defense vs. Melee
+20 To Attack Rating
All Resistances +10
+3 To Light Radius

Hawkmail
Hawkmail

Unique Scale Mail

+80-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
10% Faster Run Walk
15% To Max Cold Resistance
Cold Resistance +15%
Cannot Be Frozen

Venom Ward
Venom Ward

Unique Breast Plate

+60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+2 To Light Radius
15% To Max Poison Resistance
Poison Resistance +90%
Poison Length Reduced By 50%
 

Sparking Mail
Sparking Mail

Unique Chain Mail

+75-85% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Lightning Resistance +30%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 10-14
(varies)*
Adds 1-20 Lightning Damage

Iceblink
Iceblink

Unique Splint Mail

+70-80% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Freezes Target*
Cold Resistance +30%
Magic Damage Reduced By 1
+4 To Light Radius

Heavenly Garb
Heavenly Garb

Unique Light Plate

+100% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana 25%
All Resistances +10
+15 To Energy
+50% Damage To Undead
+100 To Attack Rating Against Undead

Rockfleece
Rockfleece

Unique Field Plate

+100-130% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Requirements -10%
Damage Reduced By 10%
+5 To Strength
Damage Reduced By 5
 

Boneflesh
Boneflesh

Unique Plate Mail

+100-120% Enhanced Defense (varies)
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
25% Chance Of Open Wounds
+35 To Attack Rating

Rattlecage
Rattlecage

Unique Gothic Plate

+200 Defense
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 40%
+45 To Attack Rating

Goldskin
Goldskin

Unique Full Plate Mail

Durability: 70
+120-150% Enhanced Defense
+2 To Light Radius
All Resistances +35
Attacker Takes Damage of 10*
100% Extra Gold From Monsters

Silks of the Victor
Silks of the Victor

Unique Ancient Armor


+100-120% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1 To All Skills
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+2 To Light Radius
 

Ormus' Robes
Ormus' Robes

Unique Dusk Shroud

+10-20 Defense (varies)
+20% Faster Cast Rate
+10-15% To Cold Skill Damage
(varies)
+10-15% To Fire Skill Damage
(varies)
+10-15% To Lightning Skill Damage
(varies)
+3 bonus to a random Sorceress skill (Sorceress Only)
Regenerate Mana 10-15%
(varies)

The Gladiator's Bane
The Gladiator's Bane

Unique Wire Fleece

+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+50 Defense
Cannot Be Frozen
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Poison Length Reduced By 50%
Attacker Takes Damage Of 20
Damage Reduced By 15-20
(varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 15-20
(varies)

Arkaine's Valor
Arkaine's Valor

Unique Balrog Skin

+150-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1-2 To All Skills
(varies)
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Vitality (Based On Character Level)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Damage Reduced By 10-15
(varies)

Leviathan
Leviathan

Unique Kraken Shell

+170-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+100-150 Defense
(varies)
+40-50 To Strength
(varies)
Damage Reduced By 15-25%
(varies)
Indestructible
 

Steel Carapace
Steel Carapace

Unique Shadow Plate

+190-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Regenerate Mana 10-15%
(varies)
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resistance +40-60%
(varies)
Damage Reduced by 9-14
(varies)
Repairs 1 Durability in 20 Seconds
8% Chance To Cast Level 6 Iron Maiden When Struck

Templar's Might
Templar's Might

Unique Sacred Armor

+170-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+250-300 Defense vs. Missile
(varies)
+10-15 To Strength
(varies)
+10-15 To Vitality
(varies)
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+40-50 Maximum Stamina
(varies)
+1-2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
(varies)

Tyrael's Might
Tyrael's Might

Unique Sacred Armor

+120-150% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+50-100% Damage To Demons
(varies)
+20% Faster Run/Walk
+20-30 To Strength
(varies)
All Resistances +20-30
(varies)
Cannot Be Frozen
Requirements -100%
Slain Monsters Rest in Peace
Indestructible
(Ladder Only)

Angelic Mantle
Angelic Mantle

Set Ring Mail
Angelic Raiment Set

+40% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 3
+150 Defense (2 Set Items)
Fire Resistance +50% (3 Set Items)
 

Arcanna's Flesh
Arcanna's Flesh

Set Light Plate
Arcanna's Tricks Set

+2 To Light Radius
Damage Reduced By 3
+100 Defense (2 Set Items)
+10 Energy (3 Set Items)

Arctic Furs
Arctic Furs

Set Quilted Armor
Arctic Gear Set

+275-325% Enhanced Defense (varies)
All Resistances +10
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)
Cold Resistance +15% (3 Set Items)

Berserker's Hauberk
Berserker's Hauberk

Set Splint Mail
Berserker's Arsenal Set

+1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced by 2
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)

Cathan's Mesh
Cathan's Mesh

Set Chain Mail
Cathan's Traps Set

+15 Defense
Requirements -50%
Attacker Takes Damage of 5 (2 Set Items)
Fire Resistance +30% (3 Set Items)
 

Isenhart's Case
Isenhart's Case

Set Sallet
Isenhart's Armory Set

Magic Damage Reduced by 2
+40 Defense
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

Milabrega's Robe
Milabrega's Robe

Set Ancient Armor
Milabrega's Regalia Set

Damage Reduced by 2
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
+100% Enhanced Defense (2 Items)

Sigon's Shelter
Sigon's Shelter

Set Gothic Plate
Sigon's Complete Steel Set

+25% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resistance +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 20 (2 Items)

Tancred's Spine
Tancred's Spine

Set Full Plate Mail
Tancred's Battlegear Set

+40 to Life
+15 to Strength
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)
 

Vidala's Ambush
Vidala's Ambush

Set Leather Armor
Vidala's Rig Set

+50 Defense
+11 to Dexterity
+24% Fire Resistance (2 Items)
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) +2-247 Defense (Based On Character Level) (3 Items)

Aldur's Deception
Aldur's Deception

Set Shadow Plate
Aldur's Watchtower Set

+300 Defense
Requirements -50%
Lightning Resistance +40-50% (varies)
+15 To Dexterity
+20 To Strength
+1 To Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+1 To Shape Shifting Skills (Druid Only)
+15 To Vitality (2 Item)
+15 To Vitality (3 Items)
+15 To Vitality (Completed Set)

Cow King's Hide
Cow King's Hide

Set Studded Leather
Cow King's Leathers Set

+60% Enhanced Defense
18% Chance To Cast Level 5 Chain Lightning When Struck
All Resistances +18
+30 To Life

Dark Adherent
Dark Adherent

Set Dusk Shroud
The Disciple Set

+305-415 Defense (varies)
Fire Resistance +24%
25% Chance To Cast Level 3 Nova When Struck
Adds 24-34 Poison Damage Over 2 Seconds
 

Griswold's Heart
Griswold's Heart

Set Ornate Plate
Griswold's Legacy Set

+500 Defense
Requirements -40%
+20 To Strength
+2 To Defensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only)
Socketed (3)

Haemosu's Adamant
Haemosu's Adamant

Set Cuirass
Heaven's Brethren Set

+500 Defense
+40 Defense Vs. Melee
+35 Defense Vs. Missile
Requirements -20%
+75 To Life

Hwanin's Refuge
Hwanin's Refuge

Set Tigulated Mail
Hwanin's Majesty Set

+200 Defense
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Static Field When Struck
Poison Resistance +27%
+100 To Life

Immortal King's Soul
Immortal King's Soul Cage

Set Sacred Armor
Immortal King Set

+400 Defense
5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Enchant When Struck
Poison Resistance +50%
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+25% Faster Hit Recovery (2 Items)
Cold Resistance +40% (3 Items)
Fire Resistance +40% (4 Items)
Lightning Resistance +40% (5 Items)
+50% Enhanced Defense (Complete Set)
 

M'avina's Embrace
M'avina's Embrace

Set Kraken Shell
M'avina's Battle Hymn Set

Requirements -30%
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Glacial Spike When Struck
Magic Damage Reduced By 5-12 (varies)
+ (4 Per Character Level) 4-396 Defense (Based On Character Level)
+2 To Passive And Magic Skills (Amazon Only)
+350 Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery (3 Items)

Natalya's Shadow
Natalya's Shadow

Set Loricated Mail
Natalya's Odium Set

+150-225 Defense (varies)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life (Based On Character Level)
Poison Length Reduced By 75%
Poison Resistance +25%
+2 To Shadow Disciplines Skills (Assassin Only)
Socketed (1-3) (varies)

Naj's Light Plate
Naj's Light Plate

Set Hellforge Plate
Naj's Ancient Vestige Set

+300 Defense
Requirements -60%
45% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To All Skills
All Resistances +25
+65 To Life

Sazabi's Ghost Liberator
Sazabi's Ghost Liberator

Set Balrog Skin
Sazabi's Grand Tribute Set

+400 Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
+300 To Attack Rating Against Demons
+25 To Strength
+50-75 To Life (varies)
 

Tal Rasha's Guardianship
Tal Rasha's Guardianship

Set Lacquered Plate
Tal Rasha's Wrappings Set

+400 Defense
Requirements -60%
Magic Damage Reduced By 15
Cold Resistance +40%
Lightning Resistance +40%
Fire Resistance +40%
88% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
+10% Faster Cast Rate (2 Items)

Trang-Oul's Scales
Trang-Oul's Scales

Set Chaos Armor
Trang-Oul's Avatar Set

+150% Enhanced Defense
Requirements -40%
40% Faster Run Walk
Poison Resistance +40%
+100 Defense vs. Missile
+2 To Summoning Spells (Necromancer Only)
Lightning Resistance +50% (3 Items)
Damage Reduced By 25% (Complete Set)

 

Gallery of Runewords Chest Armor in Diablo 2

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Lionheart

3 Socket Body Armor


+20% Enhanced Damage
Requirements -15%
+25 To Strength
+10 To Energy
+20 To Vitality
+15 To Dexterity
+50 To Life
All Resistances +30

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Smoke

2 Socket Body Armor


+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense Vs. Missile
All Resistances +50
20% Faster Hit Recovery
Level 6 Weaken (18 Charges)
+10 To Energy
-1 To Light Radius
 

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Stealth

2 Socket Body Armor


Magic Damage Reduced By 3
+6 To Dexterity
+15 To Maximum Stamina
Poison Resistance +30%
Regenerate Mana 15%
25% Faster Run Walk
25% Faster Cast Rate
25% Faster Hit Recovery

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Wealth

3 Socket Body Armor


300% Extra Gold From Monsters
100% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+10 To Dexterity

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Bramble

4 Socket Body Armor


Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped
+50% Faster Hit Recovery
+25-50% To Poison Skill Damage
+300 Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Regenerate Mana 15%
+5% To Maximum Cold Resistance
Fire Resistance +30%
Poison Resistance +100%
+13 Life After Each Kill
Level 13 Spirit of Barbs (33 Charges)
 

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Chains of Honor

4 Socket Body Armor

+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons

+100% Damage To Undead
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 To Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced By 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
 

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Duress

3 Socket Body Armor

+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+10-20% Enhanced Damage
Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal)
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
33% Chance of Open Wounds
+150-200% Enhanced Defense
-20% Slower Stamina Drain
Cold Resistance +45%
Lightning Resistance +15%
Fire Resistance +15%
Poison Resistance +15%
 

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Enigma

3 Socket Body Armor

+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run Walk
+1 To Teleport
+750-775 Defense
+ (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength (Based On Character Level)
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Damage Reduced By 8%
+14 Life After Each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+ (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)

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Gloom


15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+200-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 To Strength
All Resistances +45
Half Freeze Duration
5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
-3 To Light Radius
 

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Prudence

Runewords

+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies)
All Resistances +25-35 (varies)
Damage Reduced by 3
Magic Damage Reduced by 17
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+1 To Light Radius
Repairs Durability 1 In 4 Seconds
 

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Stone

Runewords

+60% Faster Hit Recovery
+250-290% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+300 Defense Vs. Missile
+16 To Strength
+16 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
All Resistances +15
Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges)
Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)
 

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Dragon

20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck
12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+360 Defense
+230 Defense Vs. Missile
+3-5 To All Attributes (varies)
+0.375-37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level)
Increase Maximum Mana 5% (Armor Only)
+50 To Mana (Shields Only)
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
Damage Reduced by 7

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Fortitude

Runewords


20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+X To Life (Based on Character Level)*
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
Damage Reduced By 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius
 

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Bone

(Necromancer)
Runewords

15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck
15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
All Resistances +30
Damage Reduced By 7
 

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Enlightenment

(Sorceress)
Runewords

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck
5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking
+2 To Sorceress Skill Levels
+1 To Warmth
+30% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resistance +30%
Damage Reduced By 7
 

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Myth

(Barbarian)
Runewords

3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
+30 Defense Vs. Missile
Replenish Life +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Requirements -15%

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Peace

(Amazon)
Runewords

4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck
2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 To Critical Strike
Cold Resistance +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
 

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Principle

(Paladin)
Runewords

100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+50% Damage to Undead
+100-150 To Life (varies)
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% To Maximum Poison Resistance
Fire Resistance +30%
 

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Rain

(Druid)
Runewords

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking
+2 To Druid Skills
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
Lightning Resistance +30%
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana
 

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Treachery

(Assassin)
Runewords

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck
25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking
+2 To Assassin Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resistance +30%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters

 

Gallery of Base Chest Armor in Diablo 2

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Quilted Armor


Min/Max Defense: 3-5
Strength Requirement.: 12
Durability: 20
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 1

Leather Armor
Leather Armor


Min/Max Defense: 14-17
Strength Requirement: 15
Durability: 24
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 3
 

Hard Leather Armor
Hard Leather Armor


Min/Max Defense: 21-24
Strength Requirement: 20
Durability: 28
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 5

Studded Leather
Studded Leather


Min/Max Defense: 32-35
Strength Requirement: 27
Durability: 32
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 6

Ring Mail
Ring Mail


Min/Max Defense: 45-48
Strength Requirement: 36
Durability: 26
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 11

Scale Mail
Scale Mail


Min/Max Defense: 57-60
Strength Requirement: 44
Durability: 36
Sockets: 2
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 13
 

Breast Plate
Breast Plate


Min/Max Defense: 65-68
Strength Requirement: 30
Durability: 50
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 18

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Chain Mail


Min/Max Defense: 72-75
Strength Requirement: 48
Durability: 45
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 15

Splint Mail
Splint Mail


Min/Max Defense: 90-95
Strength Requirement: 51
Durability: 30
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 20

Light Plate
Light Plate


Min/Max Defense: 90-107
Strength Requirement: 41
Durability: 60
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 35
 

Field Plate
Field Plate


Min/Max Defense: 101-105
Strength Requirement: 55
Durability: 48
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 28

Plate Mail
Plate Mail


Min/Max Defense: 108-116
Strength Requirement: 65
Durability: 60
Sockets: 2
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 24

Gothic Plate
Gothic Plate


Min/Max Defense: 128-135
Strength Requirement: 70
Durability: 55
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 32

Full Plate Mail
Full Plate Mail


Min/Max Defense: 150-161
Strength Requirement: 80
Durability: 70
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 37
 

Ancient Armor
Ancient Armor


Min/Max Defense: 218-233
Strength Requirement: 100
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 40

Ghost Armor
Ghost Armor


Min/Max Defense: 102-117
Lvl Requirement: 22
Strength Requirement: 38
Durability: 20
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 34

Serpentskin Armor
Serpentskin Armor


Min/Max Defense: 111-126
Lvl Requirement: 24
Strength Requirement: 43
Durability: 24
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 58

Demonhide Armor
Demonhide Armor


Min/Max Defense: 122-136
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 50
Durability: 28
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 37
 

Trellised Armor
Trellised Armor


Min/Max Defense: 138-153
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 61
Durability: 32
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 40

Linked Mail
Linked Mail


Min/Max Defense: 158-172
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 74
Durability: 26
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 42

Tigulated Mail
Tigulated Mail


Min/Max Defense: 176-190
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 86
Durability: 36
Sockets: 3
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 43

Cuirass
Cuirass


Min/Max Defense: 188-202
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 65
Durability: 50
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 47
 

Mesh Armor
Mesh Armor


Min/Max Defense: 198-213
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 92
Durability: 45
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 45

Russet Armor
Russet Armor


Min/Max Defense: 225-243
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 97
Durability: 30
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 49

Mage Plate
Mage Plate


Min/Max Defense: 225-261
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 55
Durability: 60
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 60

Sharktooth Armor
Sharktooth Armor


Min/Max Defense: 242-258
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 103
Durability: 48
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 55
 

Templar Coat
Templar Coat


Min/Max Defense: 252-274
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 108
Durability: 60
Sockets: 3
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 52

Embossed Plate
Embossed Plate


Min/Max Defense: 282-303
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 125
Durability: 55
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 58

Chaos Armor
Chaos Armor


Min/Max Defense: 315-342
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 140
Durability: 70
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 61

Ornate Plate
Ornate Plate


Min/Max Defense: 417-450
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 170
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 64
 

Dusk Shroud
Dusk Shroud


Min/Max Defense: 361-467
Lvl Requirement: 49
Strength Requirement: 77
Durability: 20
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 65

Wyrmhide
Wyrmhide


Min/Max Defense: 364-470
Lvl Requirement: 50
Strength Requirement: 84
Durability: 24
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 67

Scarab Husk
Scarab Husk


Min/Max Defense: 369-474
Lvl Requirement: 51
Strength Requirement: 95
Durability: 28
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 68

Wire Fleece
Wire Fleece


Min/Max Defense: 375-481
Lvl Requirement: 53
Strength Requirement: 111
Durability: 32
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 70
 

Diamond Mail
Diamond Mail


Min/Max Defense: 383-489
Lvl Requirement: 54
Strength Requirement: 131
Durability: 26
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 72

Loricated Mail
Loricated Mail


Min/Max Defense: 390-496
Lvl Requirement: 55
Strength Requirement: 149
Durability: 36
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 73

Great Hauberk
Great Hauberk


Min/Max Defense: 395-501
Lvl Requirement: 56
Strength Requirement: 118
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 75

Boneweave
Boneweave


Min/Max Defense: 399-505
Lvl Requirement: 47
Strength Requirement: 158
Durability: 45
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 62
 

Balrog Skin
Balrog Skin


Min/Max Defense: 410-517
Lvl Requirement: 57
Strength Requirement: 165
Durability: 30
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 76

Archon Plate
Archon Plate


Min/Max Defense: 410-524
Lvl Requirement: 63
Strength Requirement: 103
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 84

Kraken Shell
Kraken Shell


Min/Max Defense: 417-523
Lvl Requirement: 61
Strength Requirement: 174
Durability: 48
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 81

Hellforge Plate
Hellforge Plate


Min/Max Defense: 421-530
Lvl Requirement: 59
Strength Requirement: 196
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 78
 

Lacquered Plate
Lacquered Plate


Min/Max Defense: 433-541
Lvl Requirement: 62
Strength Requirement: 208
Durability: 55
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 82

Shadow Plate
Shadow Plate


Min/Max Defense: 446-557
Lvl Requirement: 64
Strength Requirement: 230
Durability: 70
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 83

Sacred Armor
Sacred Armor


Min/Max Defense: 487-600
Lvl Requirement: 66
Strength Requirement: 232
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 85

 

Chest Armor Comparison Table for Diablo 2

Name
Modifiers

The Spirit Shroud
The Spirit Shroud

Unique Ghost Armor

+150% Enhanced Defense
Cannot Be Frozen
+1 To All Skills
Replenish Life +10
Magic Damage Reduced By 7-11 (varies)

Skin of the Vipermagi
Skin of the Vipermagi

Unique Serpentskin Armor

+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
Skin of the Flayed One

Unique Demonhide Armor

+150-190% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 10 Seconds
5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
Replenish Life +15-25 (varies)
Attacker Takes Damage of 15

Iron Pelt
Iron Pelt

Unique Trellised Armor

+50-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level)
Damage Reduced by 15-20 (varies)
Magic Damage Reduced by 10-16 (varies)
+25 To Life

Crow Caw
Crow Caw

Unique Tigulated Mail

+150-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
15% Increased Attack Speed
15% Faster Hit Recovery
35% Chance of Open Wounds
+15 Dexterity

Spirit Forge
Spirit Forge

Unique Linked Mail

+120-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 Life (Based On Character Level)
Fire Resistance +5%
Adds 20-65 Fire Damage
+15 To Strength
Gem Sockets (2)
+4 To Light Radius

Duriel's Shell
Duriel's Shell

Unique Cuirass

+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 Defense (Based On Character Level)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life (Based On Character Level)
Fire Resistance +20%
Lightning Resistance +20%
Poison Resistance +20%
Cold Resistance +50%
Cannot Be Frozen
+15 To Strength

Shaftstop
Shaftstop

Unique Mesh Armor

+180-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Damage Reduced By 30%
+250 Defense Vs. Missile
+60 To Life

Skullder's Ire
Skullder's Ire

Unique Russet Armor

+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Repairs 1 Durability In 5 Seconds
+ (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)
+1 To All Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced By 10

Que-Hegan's Wisdom
Que-Hegan's Wisdom

Unique Mage Plate

+140-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+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

Toothrow
Toothrow

Unique Sharktooth Armor

+160-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+40-60 Defense (varies)
40% Chance of Open Wounds
Fire Resistance +15%
+10 Strength
Attacker Takes Damage of 20-40 (varies)

Guardian Angel
Guardian Angel

Unique Templar Coat

+180-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+20% Increased Chance Of Blocking
+30% Faster Block Rate
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 To Attack Rating Against Demons (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Paladin Skill Levels
+4 To Light Radius
15% To Maximum Poison Resistance
15% To Maximum Cold Resistance
15% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
15% To Maximum Fire Resistance

Atma's Wail
Atma's Wail

Unique Embossed Plate

+120-160% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+ (2 Per Character Level) 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
Black Hades

Unique Chaos Armor

+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
Corpsemourn

Unique Ornate Plate

+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 Resistance +35%
+10 To Vitality
+8 To Strength

Greyform
Greyform

Unique Quilted Armor

+20 Defense
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
Cold Resistance 20%
Fire Resistance 20%
+10 To Dexterity

Blinkbat's Form
Blinkbat's Form

Unique Leather Armor

+25 Defense
+50 Defense VS. Missile*
10% Faster Run/Walk*
40% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 3-6 Fire Damage

The Centurion
The Centurion

Unique Hard Leather Armor

+30 Defense
Replenish Life +5
+50 To Attack Rating
+15 To Mana
+15 To Max Stamina
+15 To Life
25% Slow Stamina Drain
Damage Reduced By 2

Twitchthroe
Twitchthroe

Unique Studded Leather

+25 Defense
25% Increase chance of blocking*
20% Faster Hit Recovery
20% Increased Attack Speed
+10 To Dexterity
+10 To Strength

Darkglow
Darkglow

Unique Ring Mail

+70-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
5% To Max Poison Resistance
5% To Max Cold Resistance
5% To Max Lightning Resistance
5% To Max Fire Resistance
+50 Defense vs. Melee
+20 To Attack Rating
All Resistances +10
+3 To Light Radius

Hawkmail
Hawkmail

Unique Scale Mail

+80-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
10% Faster Run Walk
15% To Max Cold Resistance
Cold Resistance +15%
Cannot Be Frozen

Venom Ward
Venom Ward

Unique Breast Plate

+60-100% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+2 To Light Radius
15% To Max Poison Resistance
Poison Resistance +90%
Poison Length Reduced By 50%

Sparking Mail
Sparking Mail

Unique Chain Mail

+75-85% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Lightning Resistance +30%
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 10-14
(varies)*
Adds 1-20 Lightning Damage

Iceblink
Iceblink

Unique Splint Mail

+70-80% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Freezes Target*
Cold Resistance +30%
Magic Damage Reduced By 1
+4 To Light Radius

Heavenly Garb
Heavenly Garb

Unique Light Plate

+100% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana 25%
All Resistances +10
+15 To Energy
+50% Damage To Undead
+100 To Attack Rating Against Undead

Rockfleece
Rockfleece

Unique Field Plate

+100-130% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Requirements -10%
Damage Reduced By 10%
+5 To Strength
Damage Reduced By 5

Boneflesh
Boneflesh

Unique Plate Mail

+100-120% Enhanced Defense (varies)
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
25% Chance Of Open Wounds
+35 To Attack Rating

Rattlecage
Rattlecage

Unique Gothic Plate

+200 Defense
25% Chance of Crushing Blow
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 40%
+45 To Attack Rating

Goldskin
Goldskin

Unique Full Plate Mail

Durability: 70
+120-150% Enhanced Defense
+2 To Light Radius
All Resistances +35
Attacker Takes Damage of 10*
100% Extra Gold From Monsters

Silks of the Victor
Silks of the Victor

Unique Ancient Armor

+100-120% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1 To All Skills
5% Mana Stolen Per Hit
+2 To Light Radius

Ormus' Robes
Ormus' Robes

Unique Dusk Shroud

+10-20 Defense (varies)
+20% Faster Cast Rate
+10-15% To Cold Skill Damage
(varies)
+10-15% To Fire Skill Damage
(varies)
+10-15% To Lightning Skill Damage
(varies)
+3 bonus to a random Sorceress skill (Sorceress Only)
Regenerate Mana 10-15%
(varies)

The Gladiator's Bane
The Gladiator's Bane

Unique Wire Fleece

+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+50 Defense
Cannot Be Frozen
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Poison Length Reduced By 50%
Attacker Takes Damage Of 20
Damage Reduced By 15-20
(varies)
Magic Damage Reduced By 15-20
(varies)

Arkaine's Valor
Arkaine's Valor

Unique Balrog Skin

+150-180% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+1-2 To All Skills
(varies)
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Vitality (Based On Character Level)
30% Faster Hit Recovery
Damage Reduced By 10-15
(varies)

Leviathan
Leviathan

Unique Kraken Shell

+170-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+100-150 Defense
(varies)
+40-50 To Strength
(varies)
Damage Reduced By 15-25%
(varies)
Indestructible

Steel Carapace
Steel Carapace

Unique Shadow Plate

+190-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Regenerate Mana 10-15%
(varies)
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resistance +40-60%
(varies)
Damage Reduced by 9-14
(varies)
Repairs 1 Durability in 20 Seconds
8% Chance To Cast Level 6 Iron Maiden When Struck

Templar's Might
Templar's Might

Unique Sacred Armor

+170-220% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+250-300 Defense vs. Missile
(varies)
+10-15 To Strength
(varies)
+10-15 To Vitality
(varies)
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+40-50 Maximum Stamina
(varies)
+1-2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
(varies)

Tyrael's Might
Tyrael's Might

Unique Sacred Armor

+120-150% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+50-100% Damage To Demons
(varies)
+20% Faster Run Walk
+20-30 To Strength
(varies)
All Resistances +20-30
(varies)
Cannot Be Frozen
Requirements -100%
Slain Monsters Rest in Peace
Indestructible
(Ladder Only)

Angelic Mantle
Angelic Mantle

Set Ring Mail
Angelic Raiment Set

+40% Enhanced Defense
Damage Reduced by 3
+150 Defense (2 Set Items)
Fire Resistance +50% (3 Set Items)

Arcanna's Flesh
Arcanna's Flesh

Set Light Plate
Arcanna's Tricks Set

+2 To Light Radius
Damage Reduced By 3
+100 Defense (2 Set Items)
+10 Energy (3 Set Items)

Arctic Furs
Arctic Furs

Set Quilted Armor
Arctic Gear Set

+275-325% Enhanced Defense (varies)
All Resistances +10
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)
Cold Resistance +15% (3 Set Items)

Berserker's Hauberk
Berserker's Hauberk

Set Splint Mail
Berserker's Arsenal Set

+1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced by 2
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Set Items)

Cathan's Mesh
Cathan's Mesh

Set Chain Mail
Cathan's Traps Set

+15 Defense
Requirements -50%
Attacker Takes Damage of 5 (2 Set Items)
Resist Fire +30% (3 Set Items)

Isenhart's Case
Isenhart's Case

Set Sallet
Isenhart's Armory Set

Magic Damage Reduced by 2
+40 Defense
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

Milabrega's Robe
Milabrega's Robe

Set Ancient Armor
Milabrega's Regalia Set

Damage Reduced by 2
Attacker Takes Damage of 3
+100% Enhanced Defense (2 Items)

Sigon's Shelter
Sigon's Shelter

Set Gothic Plate
Sigon's Complete Steel Set

+25% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resistance +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 20 (2 Items)

Tancred's Spine
Tancred's Spine

Set Full Plate Mail
Tancred's Battlegear Set

+40 to Life
+15 to Strength
+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Items)

Vidala's Ambush
Vidala's Ambush

Set Leather Armor
Vidala's Rig Set

+50 Defense
+11 to Dexterity
+24% Fire Resistance (2 Items)
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) +2-247 Defense (Based On Character Level) (3 Items)

Aldur's Deception
Aldur's Deception

Set Shadow Plate
Aldur's Watchtower Set

+300 Defense
Requirements -50%
Lightning Resistance +40-50% (varies)
+15 To Dexterity
+20 To Strength
+1 To Elemental Skills (Druid Only)
+1 To Shape Shifting Skills (Druid Only)
+15 To Vitality (2 Item)
+15 To Vitality (3 Items)
+15 To Vitality (Completed Set)

Cow King's Hide
Cow King's Hide

Set Studded LeatherCow King's Leathers Set

+60% Enhanced Defense
18% Chance To Cast Level 5 Chain Lightning When Struck
All Resistances +18
+30 To Life

Dark Adherent
Dark Adherent

Set Dusk Shroud
The Disciple Set

+305-415 Defense (varies)
Fire Resistance +24%
25% Chance To Cast Level 3 Nova When Struck
Adds 24-34 Poison Damage Over 2 Seconds

Griswold's Heart
Griswold's Heart

Set Ornate Plate
Griswold's Legacy Set

+500 Defense
Requirements -40%
+20 To Strength
+2 To Defensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only)
Socketed (3)

Haemosu's Adamant
Haemosu's Adamant

Set Cuirass
Heaven's Brethren Set

+500 Defense
+40 Defense Vs. Melee
+35 Defense Vs. Missile
Requirements -20%
+75 To Life

Hwanin's Refuge
Hwanin's Refuge

Set Tigulated Mail
Hwanin's Majesty Set

+200 Defense
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Static Field When Struck
Poison Resistance +27%
+100 To Life

Immortal King's Soul
Immortal King's Soul Cage

Set Sacred Armor
Immortal King Set

+400 Defense
5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Enchant When Struck
Poison Resistance +50%
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+25% Faster Hit Recovery (2 Items)
Cold Resistance +40% (3 Items)
Fire Resistance +40% (4 Items)
Lightning Resistance +40% (5 Items)
+50% Enhanced Defense (Complete Set)

M'avina's Embrace
M'avina's Embrace

Set Kraken Shell
M'avina's Battle Hymn Set

Requirements -30%
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Glacial Spike When Struck
Magic Damage Reduced By 5-12 (varies)
+ (4 Per Character Level) 4-396 Defense (Based On Character Level)
+2 To Passive And Magic Skills (Amazon Only)
+350 Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery (3 Items)

Natalya's Shadow
Natalya's Shadow

Set Loricated Mail
Natalya's Odium Set

+150-225 Defense (varies)
+ (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life (Based On Character Level)
Poison Length Reduced By 75%
Poison Resistance +25%
+2 To Shadow Disciplines Skills (Assassin Only)
Socketed (1-3) (varies)

Naj's Light Plate
Naj's Light Plate

Set Hellforge Plate
Naj's Ancient Vestige Set

+300 Defense
Requirements -60%
45% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To All Skills
All Resistances +25
+65 To Life

Sazabi's Ghost Liberator
Sazabi's Ghost Liberator

Set Balrog Skin
Sazabi's Grand Tribute Set

+400 Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
+300 To Attack Rating Against Demons
+25 To Strength
+50-75 To Life (varies)

Tal Rasha's Guardianship
Tal Rasha's Guardianship

Set Lacquered Plate
Tal Rasha's Wrappings Set

+400 Defense
Requirements -60%
Magic Damage Reduced By 15
Cold Resistance +40%
Lightning Resistance +40%
Fire Resistance +40%
88% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
+10% Faster Cast Rate (2 Items)

Trang-Oul's Scales
Trang-Oul's Scales

Set Chaos Armor
Trang-Oul's Avatar Set

+150% Enhanced Defense
Requirements -40%
40% Faster Run Walk
Poison Resistance +40%
+100 Defense vs. Missile
+2 To Summoning Spells (Necromancer Only)
Lightning Resistance +50% (3 Items)
Damage Reduced By 25% (Complete Set)

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Lionheart

Runewords

+20% Enhanced Damage
Requirements -15%
+25 To Strength
+10 To Energy
+20 To Vitality
+15 To Dexterity
+50 To Life
All Resistances +30

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Smoke

Runewords

+75% Enhanced Defense
+280 Defense Vs. Missile
All Resistances +50
20% Faster Hit Recovery
Level 6 Weaken (18 Charges)
+10 To Energy
-1 To Light Radius

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Stealth

Runewords

Magic Damage Reduced By 3
+6 To Dexterity
+15 To Maximum Stamina
Poison Resistance +30%
Regenerate Mana 15%
25% Faster Run Walk
25% Faster Cast Rate
25% Faster Hit Recovery

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Wealth

Runewords

300% Extra Gold From Monsters
100% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+10 To Dexterity

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Bramble

Runewords

Level 15-21 Thorns Aura When Equipped (varies)
+50% Faster Hit Recovery
+25-50% To Poison Skill Damage (varies)
+300 Defense
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
Regenerate Mana 15%
+5% To Maximum Cold Resistance
Fire Resistance +30%
Poison Resistance +100%
+13 Life After Each Kill
Level 13 Spirit of Barbs (33 Charges)

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Chains of Honor

Runewords

+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons
+100% Damage To Undead
8% Life Stolen Per Hit
+70% Enhanced Defense
+20 To Strength
Replenish Life +7
All Resistances +65
Damage Reduced By 8%
25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

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Duress

Runewords

+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+10-20% Enhanced Damage (varies)
Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal)
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
33% Chance of Open Wounds
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
-20% Slower Stamina Drain
Cold Resistance +45%
Lightning Resistance +15%
Fire Resistance +15%
Poison Resistance +15%

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Enigma

Runewords

+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run Walk
+1 To Teleport
+750-775 Defense (varies)
+ (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength (Based On Character Level)
Increase Maximum Life 5%
Damage Reduced By 8%
+14 Life After Each Kill
15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+ (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level)

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Gloom

Runewords

15% Chance To Cast Level 3 Dim Vision When Struck
+10% Faster Hit Recovery
+200-260% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+10 To Strength
All Resistances +45
Half Freeze Duration
5% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
-3 To Light Radius

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Prudence

Runewords

+25% Faster Hit Recovery
+140-170% Enhanced Defense (varies)
All Resistances +25-35 (varies)
Damage Reduced by 3
Magic Damage Reduced by 17
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
+1 To Light Radius
Repairs Durability 1 In 4 Seconds

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Stone

Runewords

+60% Faster Hit Recovery
+250-290% Enhanced Defense (varies)
+300 Defense Vs. Missile
+16 To Strength
+16 To Vitality
+10 To Energy
All Resistances +15
Level 16 Molten Boulder (80 Charges)
Level 16 Clay Golem (16 Charges)

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Dragon

Runewords

20% Chance to Cast Level 18 Venom When Struck
12% Chance To Cast Level 15 Hydra On Striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+360 Defense
+230 Defense Vs. Missile
+3-5 To All Attributes (varies)
+0.375-37.125 To Strength (Based on Character Level)
Increase Maximum Mana 5% (Armor Only)
+50 To Mana (Shields Only)
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
Damage Reduced by 7

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Fortitude

Runewords

20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+X To Life (Based on Character Level)*
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
All Resistances +25-30 (varies)
Damage Reduced By 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius

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Bone

(Necromancer)
Runewords

15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Armor When Struck
15% Chance To Cast level 10 Bone Spear On Striking
+2 To Necromancer Skill Levels
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
All Resistances +30
Damage Reduced By 7

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Enlightenment

(Sorceress)
Runewords

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Blaze When Struck
5% Chance To Cast level 15 Fire Ball On Striking
+2 To Sorceress Skill Levels
+1 To Warmth
+30% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resistance +30%
Damage Reduced By 7

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Myth

(Barbarian)
Runewords

3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking
+2 To Barbarian Skill Levels
+30 Defense Vs. Missile
Replenish Life +10
Attacker Takes Damage of 14
Requirements -15%

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Peace

(Amazon)
Runewords

4% Chance To Cast Level 5 Slow Missiles When Struck
2% Chance To Cast level 15 Valkyrie On Striking
+2 To Amazon Skill Levels
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+2 To Critical Strike
Cold Resistance +30%
Attacker Takes Damage of 14

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Principle

(Paladin)
Runewords

100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+50% Damage to Undead
+100-150 To Life (varies)
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% To Maximum Poison Resistance
Fire Resistance +30%

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Rain

(Druid)
Runewords

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Cyclone Armor When Struck
5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Twister On Striking
+2 To Druid Skills
+100-150 To Mana (varies)
Lightning Resistance +30%
Magic Damage Reduced By 7
15% Damage Taken Goes to Mana

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Treachery

(Assassin)
Runewords

5% Chance To Cast Level 15 Fade When Struck
25% Chance To Cast level 15 Venom On Striking
+2 To Assassin Skills
+45% Increased Attack Speed
+20% Faster Hit Recovery
Cold Resistance +30%
50% Extra Gold From Monsters

 

Base Chest Armor in Diablo 2

Name
Description
Rarity

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Quilted Armor

Min/Max Defense: 3-5
Strength Requirement.: 12
Durability: 20
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 1
Normal

Leather Armor
Leather Armor

Min/Max Defense: 14-17
Strength Requirement: 15
Durability: 24
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 3
Normal

Hard Leather Armor
Hard Leather Armor

Min/Max Defense: 21-24
Strength Requirement: 20
Durability: 28
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 5
Normal

Studded Leather
Studded Leather

Min/Max Defense: 32-35
Strength Requirement: 27
Durability: 32
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 6
Normal

Ring Mail
Ring Mail

Min/Max Defense: 45-48
Strength Requirement: 36
Durability: 26
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 11
Normal

Scale Mail
Scale Mail

Min/Max Defense: 57-60
Strength Requirement: 44
Durability: 36
Sockets: 2
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 13
Normal

Breast Plate
Breast Plate

Min/Max Defense: 65-68
Strength Requirement: 30
Durability: 50
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 18
Normal

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Chain Mail

Min/Max Defense: 72-75
Strength Requirement: 48
Durability: 45
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 15
Normal

Splint Mail
Splint Mail

Min/Max Defense: 90-95
Strength Requirement: 51
Durability: 30
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 20
Normal

Light Plate
Light Plate

Min/Max Defense: 90-107
Strength Requirement: 41
Durability: 60
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 35
Normal

Field Plate
Field Plate

Min/Max Defense: 101-105
Strength Requirement: 55
Durability: 48
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 28
Normal

Plate Mail
Plate Mail

Min/Max Defense: 108-116
Strength Requirement: 65
Durability: 60
Sockets: 2
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 24
Normal

Gothic Plate
Gothic Plate

Min/Max Defense: 128-135
Strength Requirement: 70
Durability: 55
Sockets: 2
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 32
Normal

Full Plate Mail
Full Plate Mail

Min/Max Defense: 150-161
Strength Requirement: 80
Durability: 70
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 37
Normal

Ancient Armor
Ancient Armor

Min/Max Defense: 218-233
Strength Requirement: 100
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 40
Normal

Ghost Armor
Ghost Armor

Min/Max Defense: 102-117
Lvl Requirement: 22
Strength Requirement: 38
Durability: 20
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 34
Exceptional

Serpentskin Armor
Serpentskin Armor

Min/Max Defense: 111-126
Lvl Requirement: 24
Strength Requirement: 43
Durability: 24
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 58
Exceptional

Demonhide Armor
Demonhide Armor

Min/Max Defense: 122-136
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 50
Durability: 28
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 37
Exceptional

Trellised Armor
Trellised Armor

Min/Max Defense: 138-153
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 61
Durability: 32
Sockets: 2
Type: Light
Quality Level: 40
Exceptional

Linked Mail
Linked Mail

Min/Max Defense: 158-172
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 74
Durability: 26
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 42
Exceptional

Tigulated Mail
Tigulated Mail

Min/Max Defense: 176-190
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 86
Durability: 36
Sockets: 3
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 43
Exceptional

Cuirass
Cuirass

Min/Max Defense: 188-202
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 65
Durability: 50
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 47
Exceptional

Mesh Armor
Mesh Armor

Min/Max Defense: 198-213
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 92
Durability: 45
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 45
Exceptional

Russet Armor
Russet Armor

Min/Max Defense: 225-243
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 97
Durability: 30
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 49
Exceptional

Mage Plate
Mage Plate

Min/Max Defense: 225-261
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 55
Durability: 60
Sockets: 3
Type: Light
Quality Level: 60
Exceptional

Sharktooth Armor
Sharktooth Armor

Min/Max Defense: 242-258
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 103
Durability: 48
Sockets: 3
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 55
Exceptional

Templar Coat
Templar Coat

Min/Max Defense: 252-274
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 108
Durability: 60
Sockets: 3
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 52
Exceptional

Embossed Plate
Embossed Plate

Min/Max Defense: 282-303
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 125
Durability: 55
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 58
Exceptional

Chaos Armor
Chaos Armor

Min/Max Defense: 315-342
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 140
Durability: 70
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 61
Exceptional

Ornate Plate
Ornate Plate

Min/Max Defense: 417-450
Lvl Requirement: 25
Strength Requirement: 170
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 64
Exceptional

Dusk Shroud
Dusk Shroud

Min/Max Defense: 361-467
Lvl Requirement: 49
Strength Requirement: 77
Durability: 20
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 65
Elite

Wyrmhide
Wyrmhide

Min/Max Defense: 364-470
Lvl Requirement: 50
Strength Requirement: 84
Durability: 24
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 67
Elite

Scarab Husk
Scarab Husk

Min/Max Defense: 369-474
Lvl Requirement: 51
Strength Requirement: 95
Durability: 28
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 68
Elite

Wire Fleece
Wire Fleece

Min/Max Defense: 375-481
Lvl Requirement: 53
Strength Requirement: 111
Durability: 32
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 70
Elite

Diamond Mail
Diamond Mail

Min/Max Defense: 383-489
Lvl Requirement: 54
Strength Requirement: 131
Durability: 26
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 72
Elite

Loricated Mail
Loricated Mail

Min/Max Defense: 390-496
Lvl Requirement: 55
Strength Requirement: 149
Durability: 36
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 73
Elite

Great Hauberk
Great Hauberk

Min/Max Defense: 395-501
Lvl Requirement: 56
Strength Requirement: 118
Durability: 50
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 75
Elite

Boneweave
Boneweave

Min/Max Defense: 399-505
Lvl Requirement: 47
Strength Requirement: 158
Durability: 45
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 62
Elite

Balrog Skin
Balrog Skin

Min/Max Defense: 410-517
Lvl Requirement: 57
Strength Requirement: 165
Durability: 30
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 76
Elite

Archon Plate
Archon Plate

Min/Max Defense: 410-524
Lvl Requirement: 63
Strength Requirement: 103
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Light
Quality Level: 84
Elite

Kraken Shell
Kraken Shell

Min/Max Defense: 417-523
Lvl Requirement: 61
Strength Requirement: 174
Durability: 48
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 81
Elite

Hellforge Plate
Hellforge Plate

Min/Max Defense: 421-530
Lvl Requirement: 59
Strength Requirement: 196
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 78
Elite

Lacquered Plate
Lacquered Plate

Min/Max Defense: 433-541
Lvl Requirement: 62
Strength Requirement: 208
Durability: 55
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 82
Elite

Shadow Plate
Shadow Plate

Min/Max Defense: 446-557
Lvl Requirement: 64
Strength Requirement: 230
Durability: 70
Sockets: 4
Type: Heavy
Quality Level: 83
Elite

Sacred Armor
Sacred Armor

Min/Max Defense: 487-600
Lvl Requirement: 66
Strength Requirement: 232
Durability: 60
Sockets: 4
Type: Medium
Quality Level: 85
Elite

 

 




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