Diablo 2 Elite Armor Guide

Any warrior who has stared in the face of death during battle knows that even a piece of leather can mean the difference between life and death. Wearing stronger armor will make an opponent less likely to land a damaging blow on your character.

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 has 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.

	Min/Max Defense	Level Requirement	Min Strength	Durability	Sockets	Type	Quality Level
Dusk Shroud	361-467	49	77	20	4	Light	65
Wyrmhide	364-470	50	84	24	4	Light	67
Scarab Husk	369-474	51	95	28	4	Light	68
Wire Fleece	375-481	53	111	32	4	Light	70
Diamond Mail	383-489	54	131	26	4	Medium	72
Loricated Mail	390-496	55	149	36	4	Heavy	73
Great Hauberk	395-501	56	118	50	4	Light	75
Boneweave	399-505	47	158	45	4	Medium	62
Balrog Skin	410-517	57	165	30	4	Medium	76
Archon Plate	410-524	63	103	60	4	Light	84
Kraken Shell	417-523	61	174	48	4	Medium	81
Hellforge Plate	421-530	59	196	60	4	Heavy	78
Lacquered Plate	433-541	62	208	55	4	Medium	82
Shadow Plate	446-557	64	230	70	4	Heavy	83
Sacred Armor	487-600	66	232	60	4	Medium	85