Head

The essentials

The best: Heavenly helm (Defence 50) — make it in the Krak Pot, Blessed helm ×1 + Agate of evolution ×3 + Purple orb ×3 — alchemiracle when making “Wonder helm”: 10–50% depending on the hero's Resilience (300–999).
Next: Wonder helm (47), Blessed helm (44), Erdrick's helmet (42)

All 132, from the best defence to the worst

Rank	Item	Defence	Other stats	Vocations	Simplest way to get it
1	Heavenly helm	50		Warrior, Priest, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Blessed helm ×1 + Agate of evolution ×3 + Purple orb ×3 — alchemiracle when making “Wonder helm”: 10–50% depending on the hero's Resilience (300–999).
2	Wonder helm	47		Warrior, Priest, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Blessed helm ×1 + Agate of evolution ×3 + Purple orb ×3.
3	Blessed helm	44		Warrior, Priest, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Hallowed helm ×1 + Agate of evolution ×1 + Purple orb ×1.
4	Erdrick's helmet	42		Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Rusty helmet ×1 + Glass frit ×9 + Orichalcum ×1.
5	Metal king helm	41		Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Liquid metal helm ×1 + Orichalcum ×1 + Slime crown ×1.
6	Hallowed helm	40		Warrior, Priest, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	from a monster, Hammibal, grotto boss, loot (2%).
7	Liquid metal helm	37		Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Metal slime helm ×1 + Orichalcum ×1 + Slimedrop ×6.
8	Apollo's crown	36		Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Sun crown ×1 + Agate of evolution ×1 + Sunstone ×1.
9	Metal slime helm	33		Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	from a quest, Quest 142 “Prayermongering” (Angel Falls, post-game): every time.
9	Midenhall helm	33		all	from a monster, Malroth, legacy boss, loot (lv 26-40: 15%, 91-99: 20%).
11	Alefgard helm	32		all	from a monster, Dragonlord, legacy boss, loot (lv 4-8: 15%).
11	Skull helm	32		Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	from a monster, Blight knight (1/64).
11	Sun crown	32		Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Skull helm ×1 + Saint's ashes ×3.
14	Zenithian helm	31		all	from a monster, Estark, legacy boss, loot (lv 57-68: 25%).
15	Aliahan headpiece	30		all	from a monster, Zoma, legacy boss, loot (lv 69-80: 15%, 81-90: 20%, 91-99: 25%).
15	Minotaur helm	30		Warrior, Thief, Gladiator, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Raging bull helm ×1 + Magic beast horn ×4 + Mighty armlet ×1.
17	Veteran's helm	28		Warrior	from a monster, Mandrake monarch (1/128).
18	Great helm	27		Warrior, Gladiator, Paladin	make it in the Krak Pot, Hades' helm ×1 + Saint's ashes ×1.
19	Trodain bandana	26	Magical Might +15, Magical Mending +8	all	from a monster, Dhoulmagus, legacy boss, loot (lv 9-15: 15%).
20	Mythril helm	25		Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	buy it, 16,800 G (Upover – Armour Shop).
20	Santa's hat	25	Magical Might +7, Magical Mending +8	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 12,000 G: Winter Fayre (Dec 10), Winter Fayre (Dec 17), Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
20	Winter sky hat	25	Magical Might +30, Magical Mending +14	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Autumn shower hat ×1 + Agate of evolution ×1 + Green orb ×1.
23	Autumn shower hat	24	Magical Might +26, Magical Mending +19	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Summer cloud hat ×1 + Agate of evolution ×1 + Green orb ×1.
23	Ragnar's helm	24		all	from an inn celebrity, Ragnar (hero's birthday).
23	Yangus's titfer	24		all	from an inn celebrity, Yangus (hero's birthday).
26	Crown of clarity	23	Magical Might +18, Magical Mending +18	Sage	make it in the Krak Pot, Thinking cap ×1 + Thinkincense ×5 + Mythril ore ×1.
26	Kiefer's hair	23		all	from an inn celebrity, Kiefer (hero's birthday).
26	Mythril coif	23	Magical Mending +8	Paladin	make it in the Krak Pot, Mail coif ×1 + Mythril ore ×2.
26	Somnia hair	23	Magical Might +12, Magical Mending +12	all	from a monster, Mortamor, legacy boss, loot (lv 69-80: 15%, 81-90: 20%, 91-99: 25%).
26	Stellar starflower	23	Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +8	all	from a quest, Quest 150 “Annihilimobliteration!?” (Starflight Express - Carriage 3, post-game): first time.
26	Summer cloud hat	23	Magical Might +20, Magical Mending +26	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Spring breeze hat ×1 + Agate of evolution ×1 + Green orb ×1.
26	Swashbuckler's bonnet	23	Magical Might +10, Magical Mending +8	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 30,000 G: High Seas Sale (Jan 21), Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
26	Trodeface	23		all	from an inn celebrity, King Trode (hero's birthday).
34	Carver's hair	22		all	from an inn celebrity, Carver (hero's birthday).
34	Estard hood	22	Magical Might +9, Magical Mending +13	all	from a monster, Orgodemir, legacy boss, loot (lv 57-68: 20%, 69-80: 25%).
34	Gothan turban	22	Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +15	all	from a monster, Nimzo, legacy boss, loot (lv 16-25: 20%, 26-40: 25%).
34	Hades' helm	22		Warrior, Gladiator, Paladin	from a monster, Hell's gatekeeper (1/64).
34	Halo	22	Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +7	all	from a quest, Quest 43 “Maid to Wait” (Stornway, post-game): first time.
34	Proper topper	22	Magical Mending +12	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 20,000 G: DQVC Autumn Fayre (Sep 24), DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Valentine Fayre (Feb 11), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Bridal Fayre 2 (Jun 10), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
34	Raging bull helm	22		Warrior, Thief, Gladiator, Ranger	buy it, 10,400 G (Wormwood Creek – Weapon & Armour Shop).
34	Spring breeze hat	22	Magical Might +16, Magical Mending +31	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	from a monster, Fowleye, grotto boss, loot (2%).
34	Tip-top topper	22	Magical Mending +12	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 20,000 G: Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Bridal Fayre (Jun 3), Bridal Fayre 2 (Jun 10), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
43	Battler's band	21		Gladiator	buy it, 4,050 G (Batsureg – Weapon & Armour Shop).
43	Jess's tresses	21	Magical Might +11	all	from an inn celebrity, Jessica (hero's birthday).
43	Pumpkin head	21	Magical Might +14	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 9,000 G: DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
43	Rusty helmet	21		Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Paladin, Luminary	buy it, Cap'n Max Meddlin, Dourbridge (62 mini medals, one-time reward) (Cap'n Max Meddlin, Dourbridge (62 mini medals and 1 more).
43	Steely sweatband	21		Martial Artist	buy it, 15,500 G (Upover – Armour Shop).
43	Templar's tresses	21	Magical Mending +11	all	from an inn celebrity, Angelo (hero's birthday).
49	Alena's hat	20		all	from an inn celebrity, Alena (hero's birthday).
49	Debora's damasks	20	Magical Might +9	all	from an inn celebrity, Debora (hero's birthday).
49	Filigree mask	20		Warrior, Gladiator, Paladin	make it in the Krak Pot, Iron mask ×1 + Silver platter ×1 + Silver tiara ×1.
49	Maid's mop	20	Magical Might +4, Magical Mending +6	all	buy it, 18,000 G (Dourbridge – Basement on Right Under Bridge).
49	Mail coif	20	Magical Mending +4	Paladin	buy it, 4,500 G (Batsureg – Weapon & Armour Shop).
49	Maribel's hood	20		all	from an inn celebrity, Maribel (hero's birthday).
49	Phantom mask	20	Agility +25, Magical Might +16, Magical Mending +14	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Papillon mask ×1 + Dark robe ×1 + Slipweed ×3.
49	Scholar's circlet	20	Magical Might +16, Magical Mending +16	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Thinking cap ×1 + Brainy bracer ×1 + Sage's elixir ×1.
49	Skull cap	20	Magical Might +5, Magical Mending +5	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 12,000 G: Seven Days of Scary Sale (Aug 13), Halloween Fayre (Oct 22), Halloween Fayre (Oct 29), DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
49	Thug's mug	20		all	in a chest, Gerzuun – Interior - B1 (red chest).
59	Ashlynn's hair	19	Magical Might +10	all	from an inn celebrity, Ashlynn (hero's birthday).
59	Fleurette's floret	19	Magical Mending +10	all	from an inn celebrity, Fleurette (hero's birthday).
59	Gigasteel helmet	19		Warrior, Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Steel helmet ×1 + Iron ore ×2 + Hephaestus' flame ×1.
59	Milly's hair	19	Magical Mending +10	all	from an inn celebrity, Milly (hero's birthday).
59	Platinum headgear	19		Warrior, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	buy it, 5,500 G (Gleeba).
59	Silken veil	19	Magical Mending +15	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 30,000 G: Bridal Fayre (Jun 3), Bridal Fayre 2 (Jun 10), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
59	Spellward circlet	19	Magical Might +19, Magical Mending +19	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Gold circlet ×1 + Monarchic mark ×1 + Gold bar ×1.
59	Torneko's cap	19		all	from an inn celebrity, Torneko (hero's birthday).
67	Bianca's braid	18	Magical Might +7, Magical Mending +7	all	from an inn celebrity, Bianca (hero's birthday).
67	Brown afro	18	Magical Might +9, Magical Mending +6	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 7,800 G: DQVC Autumn Fayre (Sep 24), New Year's Sale (Jan 1), DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Valentine Fayre (Feb 11), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
67	Morrie's mullet	18	Magical Might +6, Magical Mending +6	all	from an inn celebrity, Morrie (hero's birthday).
67	Nera's hair	18	Magical Mending +9	all	from an inn celebrity, Nera (hero's birthday).
67	Ravishing ribbon	18	Magical Might +14, Magical Mending +16	Luminary	buy it, 11,500 G (Stornway – Armour Shop (post-game)).
67	Red afro	18	Magical Might +6, Magical Mending +9	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 6,000 G: DQVC Autumn Fayre (Sep 24), New Year's Sale (Jan 1), DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Headwear Fayre (Jan 28), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
67	Thinking cap	18	Magical Might +12, Magical Mending +12	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary	buy it, 12,500 G (Swinedimples Academy, Wormwood Creek – Weapon & Armour Shop).
67	Top hat	18	Magical Might +15, Magical Mending +15	Luminary	buy it, 12,000 G (Stornway – Armour Shop (post-game)).
67	Warrior's helm	18		Warrior	buy it, 3,000 G (Bloomingdale).
76	Cannock helm	17	Magical Mending +10	all	from an inn celebrity, Prince Princeton (hero's birthday).
76	Dragon warrior helm	17		all	in the story, The Magmaroo – Exterior - Summit (from: Drunken Dragon brought to Greygnarl; until: prisoner in the Gortress: Sterling's plan).
76	Happy hat	17	Magical Might +15, Magical Mending +15	Priest, Mage, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Unhappy hat ×1 + Lucky pendant ×1.
76	Kiryl's kamilavka	17	Magical Mending +12	all	from an inn celebrity, Kiryl (hero's birthday).
76	Maya's mane	17	Magical Might +10	all	from an inn celebrity, Maya (hero's birthday).
76	Meena's mane	17	Magical Mending +10	all	from an inn celebrity, Meena (hero's birthday).
76	Papillon mask	17	Magical Might +12, Magical Mending +8	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Malleable mask ×1 + Dread dagger ×1 + Narspicious ×3.
76	Unhappy hat	17	Magical Might +12, Magical Mending +12	Priest, Mage, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	from a quest, Quest 11 “The Not-So-Great Escape” (Coffinwell): first time.
84	Borya's bouffant	16	Magical Might +11	all	from an inn celebrity, Borya (hero's birthday).
84	Cavalier hat	16	Magical Might +21	Armamentalist	buy it, 7,100 G (Wormwood Creek – Weapon & Armour Shop).
84	Disturbin' turban	16		Thief	buy it, 2,900 G (Gleeba).
84	Ear cosy	16		Ranger	buy it, 2,400 G (Batsureg – Weapon & Armour Shop).
84	Mitre	16	Magical Mending +25	Priest	from a monster, Wight emperor (1/64).
84	Witch's hat	16	Magical Might +24	Mage	from a monster, Moai minstrel (1/64).
84	Wizard's hat	16	Magical Might +25	Mage	from a monster, Boa bishop (1/64).
91	Hunter's hat	15		Ranger	buy it, 2,200 G (Batsureg – Weapon & Armour Shop).
91	Mega-magical hat	15	Magical Might +20	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Magical hat ×1 + Prayer ring ×2 + Sorcerer's stone ×1.
91	Moonbrooke hood	15	Magical Might +12	all	from an inn celebrity, Princess Princessa (hero's birthday).
91	Sharp shades	15	Magical Might +20	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 8,000 G: Summer Fayre (Jul 30), Spectacle Spectacular (Sep 10), DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
91	Steel helmet	15		Warrior, Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Iron helmet ×1 + Iron ore ×1 + Royal soil ×1.
96	Hermetic hat	14	Magical Mending +22	Priest	buy it, 4,000 G (Wormwood Creek – Weapon & Armour Shop).
96	Iron mask	14		Warrior, Gladiator, Paladin	buy it, 2,100 G (Bloomingdale).
96	Minerva's mitre	14	Magical Might +20, Magical Mending +20	Sage	buy it, 14,000 G (Stornway – Armour Shop (post-game)).
96	Silver specs	14	Magical Might +18, Magical Mending +18	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 5,000 G: Spectacle Spectacular (Sep 10), DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
100	Canny cap	13	Magical Might +18, Magical Mending +18	Sage	buy it, 12,600 G (Stornway – Armour Shop (post-game)).
100	Magical hat	13	Magical Might +16	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary	buy it, 6,400 G (Upover – Armour Shop).
100	Malleable mask	13	Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +6	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	make it in the Krak Pot, Circlet ×1 + Butterfly wing ×2 + Narspicious ×2.
100	Slime crown	13		all	from a monster, King cureslime (1/128).
100	Slood	13	Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +8	all	make it in the Krak Pot, Pointy hat ×1 + Slimedrop ×3.
100	Star circlet	13	Magical Might +14, Magical Mending +12	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Gold circlet ×1 + Lucida shard ×1.
100	Supernatural specs	13	Magical Might +12	all	from a monster, Elusid, grotto boss, steal (1/128).
100	Thief's turban	13		Thief	buy it, 1,500 G (Dourbridge).
100	X-ray specs	13	Magical Mending +12	all	buy it, 3,400 G (Swinedimples Academy).
109	Feather headband	12	Magical Might +5, Magical Mending +5	Minstrel	buy it, 1,450 G (Bloomingdale).
109	Hocus hat	12	Magical Might +18	Mage	buy it, 2,800 G (Batsureg – Weapon & Armour Shop).
109	Musketeer hat	12	Magical Might +18	Armamentalist	buy it, 4,200 G (Gleeba).
112	Gold circlet	11	Magical Might +11, Magical Mending +9	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary	make it in the Krak Pot, Circlet ×1 + Gold ring ×1 + Gold bracer ×1.
112	Golden tiara	11	Magical Might +12	all	make it in the Krak Pot, Silver tiara ×1 + Gold ring ×1 + Gold bracer ×1.
112	Holy hat	11	Magical Mending +18	Priest	buy it, 2,600 G (Gleeba).
112	Iron helmet	11		Warrior, Priest, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Luminary	buy it, 1,100 G (Alltrades Abbey – Interior B1, Porth Llaffan – Weapon & Armour Shop and 1 more).
112	Mercury's bandana	11	Agility +20, Magical Mending +8	all	buy it, Cap'n Max Meddlin, Dourbridge (8 mini medals, one-time reward) (Cap'n Max Meddlin, Dourbridge (8 mini medals and 1 more).
112	Tricky turban	11	Magical Might +18	Mage	buy it, 2,680 G (Gleeba).
118	Bunny ears	10	Magical Might +5, Magical Mending +8	all	buy it, 1,120 G (Dourbridge – Basement on Right Under Bridge).
118	Cat ears	10	Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +5	all	buy it, 1,150 G (Bloomingdale, Dourbridge – Basement on Right Under Bridge).
118	Monarchic moustache	10	Magical Might +7, Magical Mending +7	all	Only from the online shop (DQVC), for example 15,000 G: Royal Sale (Nov 5), DQVC-exclusive items (Jan 7), Valentine Fayre (Feb 11), Second-Chance Exclusives (May 6), Second-Chance Exclusives 2 (Jul 8).
121	Circlet	9	Magical Might +8, Magical Mending +6	Priest, Mage, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary	buy it, 980 G (Bloomingdale).
121	Pointy hat	9	Magical Might +6, Magical Mending +4	all	buy it, 840 G (Slurry Quay).
123	Fur hood	8	Magical Might +3, Magical Mending +5	all	buy it, 550 G (Slurry Quay).
124	Erinn's headkerchief	7	Magical Might +5, Magical Mending +5	all	from a companion, Erinn.
124	Feathered cap	7	Magical Might +5, Magical Mending +5	Priest, Mage, Martial Artist, Thief, Minstrel, Armamentalist, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	buy it, 620 G (Porth Llaffan – Weapon & Armour Shop).
124	Trailblazing bandana	7	Magical Mending +5	all	make it in the Krak Pot, Bandana ×1 + Bow tie ×1.
124	Turban	7	Magical Might +3, Magical Mending +3	Warrior, Priest, Mage, Thief, Minstrel, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Luminary, Ranger	buy it, 310 G (Coffinwell – Weapon & Armour Shop).
128	Silver tiara	6	Magical Might +8	all	buy it, 670 G (Porth Llaffan – Weapon & Armour Shop).
129	Hardwood headwear	4	Magical Might +2	Warrior, Priest, Mage, Thief, Gladiator, Armamentalist, Paladin, Sage, Ranger	buy it, 120 G (Zere, Coffinwell – Weapon & Armour Shop).
130	Leather hat	3	Magical Mending +2	all	buy it, 65 G (Stornway – Armour Shop, Zere and 1 more).
131	Hairband	2	Magical Might +2	all	buy it, 60 G (Stornway – Armour Shop, Stornway – Armour Shop).
132	Bandana	1	Magical Mending +2	all	buy it, 45 G (Stornway – Armour Shop, Angel Falls – Item Shop and 1 more).

Values read from each item's record; “Vocations”: those that can equip it on their own (a mastery at 100 skill points lets every vocation equip a weapon type).

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