Arreat's Face

Arreat's Face, the legendary Slayer Guard, stands as the premier helmet choice for Barbarians in Diablo 2 Resurrected. This exceptional class-specific helm delivers a potent combination of offense and defense that makes it nearly mandatory for endgame Barbarian builds.

Core Statistics

Arreat's Face provides +2 to Barbarian Skills and +2 to Combat Skills, immediately boosting damage output and survivability. The helm rolls +150-200% Enhanced Defense, solid 30% Faster Hit Recovery, and crucial +20 to Strength and +20 to Dexterity. The 3-6% Life Leech keeps Barbarians in the fight, while +30% All Resistances shores up elemental defenses.

Build Applications

Whirlwind Barbarians benefit immensely from the attack rating bonus and life leech, spinning through enemy packs while maintaining health. Frenzy and Concentrate builds leverage the skill bonuses and stat boosts to maximize melee effectiveness. The strength and dexterity gains help meet gear requirements while freeing stat points for vitality investment.

Optimization & Alternatives

Socket Arreat's Face with an Um rune for additional resistances or a 15% IAS / 40% ED jewel for pure damage. While Guillaume's Face offers crushing blow for certain builds and Vampire Gaze provides superior damage reduction, Arreat's Face remains unmatched for its skill bonuses and all-around utility. The helm typically trades for mid-tier runes like Pul to Um, with perfect rolls commanding Mal or higher.