Elden Ring offers its players a wide option of various equipment for them to utilize in the battle residing within the Lands Between. Armor is easily the second most important aspect of equipment on a player's character, as armor decides how much damage the player can withstand, whether it be physical or magical.

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Helms in Elden Ring are practically the cherries on top for armor sets in Elden Ring, and a large amount of them actually have abilities that can strengthen the stats of a player when worn. There are dozens upon dozens of different helmets, hats, and more for players to set in the top slot of their character's armor.

Updated on April 29, 2024, by Evan Arnoldi: Choosing the right helm for a build while playing Elden Ring can be tricky due to the multitude of things players have to think about before settling on any piece of gear. For one, a player might prefer to maximize their fashion while playing the game, while others heavily consider min-maxing their build by thinking about the poise and defensive statistics of the helm. Due to this, it is crucial for playeres to know a selection of the best helms that they can put into consideration, as some of these choices are the best in the game, be it in an aesthetic choice, or stats-wise.

12 Omensmirk Mask

Instill Fear And Intimidation During Invasions

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 3.1
  • Magic: 3.1
  • Fire: 3.4
  • Light: 4
  • Holy: 3.6

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 29
  • Robustness: 12
  • Focus: 20
  • Vitality: 20
  • Poise: 6

• Weight: 3

Having armor with a demonic aesthetic in invasions can sometimes make the enemy player hesitate before initiating an attack, and that effect can be achieved by wearing the Omensmirk Mask. The defensive stats of the helm might not be as efficient as the others on this list, but it provides the best aesthetic look while also increasing Strength stats by 2.

Aside from the crucial Strength stats increase, this mask also provides the best poise-to-weight ratio when compared to other helms in the game, making it desireable for any min-maxer. Players can guarantee they'll be intimidating in invasions if they choose to wear this helm with their favorite armor combination.

11 Banished Knight Helmet (Altered)

Helm Resembling The Mimic Tear

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 6.7
  • Magic: 4.7
  • Fire: 4.7
  • Light: 4.6
  • Holy: 4.6

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 21
  • Robustness: 30
  • Focus: 13
  • Vitality: 14
  • Poise: 11

• Weight: 7.1

Being fashionable while also well-defended in Elden Ring is definitely achievable thanks to the Banished Knight Helm (Altered) , which, when in its altered state, becomes a mainstay for any players who wish to roleplay as a mysterious knight.

The altered Banished Knight Helm provides decent Physical damage negation while also providing respectable magical negation, making it viable for any players who wish to remain fashionable while playing through the game. However, players will need to take into account that mobs will only drop the version of the helmet they are equipped with if they wish to grind for it.

10 Silver Tear Mask

Helm Resembling The Mimic Tear

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 4.2
  • Magic: 5.5
  • Fire: 5.2
  • Light: 5
  • Holy: 5.3

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 26
  • Robustness: 20
  • Focus: 44
  • Vitality: 44
  • Poise: 6

• Weight: 4.6

The Silver Tear Mask in Elden Ring is definitely one of the more interesting ones as it has curious properties that could intrigue any Elden Ring player. The Silver Tear Mask resembles a Silver Tear, much like the one that forms the Mimic Tear.

The Silver Tear Mask heavily boosts the arcane stat by 8 points when players have the mask equipped, but players' attack power will fumble due to the boost by 5%. If players seek out the Silver Tear Mask, they can obtain it by defeating the Mimic Tear boss.

9 White Mask

Niche Helm For A Bleed Build

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 2.7
  • Magic: 3.5
  • Fire: 3.7
  • Light: 3.9
  • Holy: 3.7

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 23
  • Robustness: 18
  • Focus: 21
  • Vitality: 22
  • Poise: 5

• Weight: 3.2

One of the more niche armor sets in Elden Ring is the War Surgeon set. As part of this set is the White Mask helm that players can obtain in Elden Ring. The White Mask is lighter than most other helms in Elden Ring, and even offers an amazing effect with players who utilize a bleed build.

The White Mask boosts the wearer's attack power by a great 10% whenever an enemy or the wearer has had bleed inflicted onto them. To obtain the White Mask, players must kill a Nameless Mask NPC in the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum area.

8 Alberich's Pointed Hat

Decent Magic Resist Helm

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 1.8
  • Magic: 4.6
  • Fire: 4.2
  • Light: 4.4
  • Holy: 4.6

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 16
  • Robustness: 10
  • Focus: 29
  • Vitality: 31
  • Poise: 2

• Weight: 1.7

Alberich's Pointed Hat (Altered) is probably the most niche helm that sits on this list but is still incredibly useful when used properly. Alberich's Pointed Hat offers poor physical defense while offering fair magic resistance. Not only that, but Alberich's Pointed Hat also has a unique effect that when worn: it boosts the player's "thorn sorcery."

Essentially, this means that the hat boosts the two thorn spells, Briars of Punishment and Briars of Sin by a reported 6%. To obtain the entire set, players must venture to the Fortified Manor (main hall) in Leyndell, Royal Capital.

7 Snow Witch Hat

Perfect Hat For Cold Sorcery

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 1.8
  • Magic: 4.46
  • Fire: 4.6
  • Light: 4.6
  • Holy: 4.6

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 16
  • Robustness: 14
  • Focus: 31
  • Vitality: 31
  • Poise: 3

• Weight: 2.2

Just like Alberich's Pointed Hat, and most of the magic-based armor sets in the game, the Snow Witch Hat provides little physical defense but has plentiful resistance to magic forces.

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The Snow Witch Hat , which can be obtained from a chest while climbing through Ranni's Rise while completing Ranni's questline, has the magnificent effect that boosts the player's power in cold sorcery. This effect boosts these sorceries by 10%, which is a great boost to several sorceries that derive from frost.

6 Royal Remains Helm

Darkest And Edgiest Helm In-Game

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 4.2
  • Magic: 3.4
  • Fire: 3.6
  • Light: 2.8
  • Holy: 3.1

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 15
  • Robustness: 24
  • Focus: 10
  • Vitality: 5
  • Poise: 7

• Weight: 4.6

The Royal Remains Helm is notably one of the darkest and coolest-looking helms that are found throughout Elden Ring. Players will first see this helm worn by Ensha of the Royal Remains in the Roundtable Hold while he leans against a wall.

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Later in the game, Ensha of the Royal Remains will suddenly attack the player when they visit the Roundtable Hold, and upon his defeat, will reward the player with his entire set of armor. The Royal Remains Helm has good stats, but most importantly will slowly heal the player when they have low health.

5 Lusat's Glintstone Crown

Great Protective And Stylish Helm

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 3.1
  • Magic: 5.5
  • Fire: 4.6
  • Light: 4.8
  • Holy: 4.9

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 23
  • Robustness: 11
  • Focus: 39
  • Vitality: 44
  • Poise: 4

• Weight: 3.6

Players who took interest in Lusat, the Primeval Sorcerer likely want to get their hands on this armor set as soon as possible, no less the helm. Lusat's Glintstone Crown not only looks amazing on a player's character, but it provides good physical resistance and great magic protection.

The best part about Lusat's Glintstone Crown is that it boosts Lusat's sorceries. These sorceries are Stars of Ruin, Glintstone Stars, and Star Shower. To collect this helm, players must complete Sorceress Sellen's quests.

4 Veteran's Helm

Protective Helm With Great Stats

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 6.8
  • Magic: 4.8
  • Fire: 5
  • Light: 4.6
  • Holy: 4.7

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 27
  • Robustness: 39
  • Focus: 20
  • Vitality: 20
  • Poise: 12

• Weight: 8.1

For player characters that have equipment load to spare, or those that utilize heavy armor against the many forces in Elden Ring, then the Veteran's Helm is a must-have. The Veteran's Helm is a part of the Veteran's armor set in which players will see Commander Niall sporting.

This helm may weigh 8.1 in Elden Ring, but it offers magnificent physical defense at 6.8. To obtain the Veteran's Helm, players must defeat one of the hardest optional bosses in the game, Commander Niall, and then purchase the set from Enia at the Roundtable Hold.

3 Radahn's Redmane Helm

Remnant Of A Great General

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 6.8
  • Magic: 4.8
  • Fire: 5
  • Light: 4.5
  • Holy: 4.8

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 26
  • Robustness: 42
  • Focus: 18
  • Vitality: 16
  • Poise: 11

• Weight: 7.5

With some slight differences, Radahn's famous Redmane Helm has lots in comparison with the Veteran's Helm. Arguably, Radahn's Redmane Helm even looks better and goes wonderfully with the rest of his set.

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Radahn's Redmane Helm weighs less than the Veteran's Helm, yet offers the same physical protection at 6.8. This helm goes great for those who wear heavy armor, but it is notable that in order to acquire Radahn's Redmane Helm, players are forced to confront the extremely powerful Radahn in Caelid.

2 Mushroom Crown

Perfect For A Mushroom Head

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 5.8
  • Magic: 5.8
  • Fire: 3.1
  • Light: 4.6
  • Holy: 4.8

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 46
  • Robustness: 45
  • Focus: 18
  • Vitality: 22
  • Poise: 10

• Weight: 9.1

The Mushroom Crown is one of the best helms in Elden Ring thanks to its extreme usefulness in particular builds that deal with poison or scarlet rot. First off, the Mushroom Crown has pretty good physical defense at 5.8 despite its other effects.

The Mushroom Crown's most important feature is that it increases the player's damage by a whopping 10% when an opponent or the player has become inflicted with rot or poison. To obtain the Mushroom Crown, players must locate a corpse hanging on a column in the Lake of Rot.

1 Bull-Goat Helm

Poise Provider With Great Defensive Stats

• Negation:
  • Physical Damage: 7.5
  • Magic: 4.7
  • Fire: 4.8
  • Light: 5.3
  • Holy: 4.6

• Resistance:
  • Immunity: 31
  • Robustness: 35
  • Focus: 20
  • Vitality: 23
  • Poise: 15

• Weight: 11.3

TheBull-Goat Helm has been tossed around the Elden Ring community as the best helm in the game when it comes to wearing heavy armor. That is because despite the Bull-Goat Helm weighing 11.3, it provides poise, and has an incredible resistance to physical damage by 7.5.

Not to mention that it has a pretty good magic defense as well, starting at 4.7. In order to obtain the amazing Bull-Goat Helm, players must heavily prepare to defeat the Great Horned Tragoth for Patches and the Volcano Manor.

Elden Ring

Platform(s)

PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC

Released

February 25, 2022

Developer(s)

From Software

Genre(s)

RPG , Action

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