Peasant Crown

Peasant Crown is a unique War Hat in Diablo 2 Resurrected that offers a well-rounded stat package for early to mid-game characters. This exceptional-tier helm provides +1 to All Skills along with significant attribute bonuses, making it an attractive alternative to the Lore runeword for builds that value mobility and sustain over pure defensive stats.

Core Stats & Mobility

The crown's defining feature is +1 to All Skills, boosting every ability for any class. This universal skill bonus comes packaged with +20 to Energy and +20 to Vitality, adding both mana pool and survivability. The 15% Faster Run/Walk provides valuable mobility for positioning and farming efficiency, while Replenish Life +6-12 offers passive health regeneration. Defense sits at 108 with +100% Enhanced Defense, respectable for a helm with only 20 strength requirement.

Comparing to Lore Runeword

Peasant Crown competes directly with the Lore runeword (Ort + Sol), which also provides +1 to All Skills at level 27. Lore offers Lightning Resist +30%, Damage Reduced by 7, and +2 Mana After Each Kill. Peasant Crown trades these defensive bonuses for movement speed, attribute points, and life regeneration. The choice depends on your build's needs: Lore for resistance-starved characters, Peasant Crown for mobile farming builds or characters who can already cap resistances elsewhere.

Best Applications

Energy-hungry casters benefit most from Peasant Crown, particularly Sorceresses, Necromancers, and Druids who need both skill levels and large mana pools. The faster run/walk helps farming characters cover ground more efficiently. The low strength requirement makes it accessible to casters who minimize strength investment. Use it as a stepping stone to Harlequin Crest once you reach Hell difficulty.

When to Replace

Replace Peasant Crown once you find Harlequin Crest, which provides +2 to All Skills and superior defensive stats. For builds requiring specific bonuses like faster cast rate or class-specific skills, rare circlets with better stat combinations will outperform it. Most characters transition away from Peasant Crown by mid-Hell difficulty or when better options become available through trading or farming.