Diablo 2 Exceptional 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
Ghost Armor	102-117	22	38	20	2	Light	34
Serpentskin Armor	111-126	24	43	24	2	Light	36
Demonhide Armor	122-136	25	50	28	2	Light	37
Trellised Armor	138-153	25	61	32	2	Light	40
Linked Mail	158-172	25	74	26	3	Medium	42
Tigulated Mail	176-190	25	86	36	3	Heavy	43
Cuirass	188-202	25	65	50	3	Light	47
Mesh Armor	198-213	25	92	45	3	Medium	45
Russet Armor	225-243	25	97	30	3	Medium	49
Mage Plate	225-261	25	55	60	3	Light	60
Sharktooth Armor	242-258	25	103	48	3	Medium	55
Templar Coat	252-274	25	118	60	3	Heavy	52
Embossed Plate	282-303	25	125	55	4	Medium	58
Chaos Armor	315-342	25	140	70	4	Heavy	61
Ornate Plate	417-450	25	170	60	4	Medium	64