Overview of All Primal Helm Bases and Runewords

January 25, 2026

Primal Helm

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Carnage Helm

Carnage Helm

Def: 102 - 147Lvl Req: 45Str: 106Max Sockets: 3

Fury Visor

Fury Visor

Def: 105 - 150Lvl Req: 49Str: 129Max Sockets: 3

Destroyer Helm

Destroyer Helm

Def: 111 - 156Lvl Req: 54Str: 151Max Sockets: 3

Conqueror Crown

Conqueror Crown

Def: 114 - 159Lvl Req: 60Str: 174Max Sockets: 3

Guardian Crown

Guardian Crown

Def: 117 - 168Lvl Req: 65Str: 196Max Sockets: 3

2 Socket Primal Helm Runewords


Runeword	Sockets	Bases	Runes	Level	Stats
Nadir (original)	2 Sockets	Helm	Nef Tir	13	+50% Enhanced Defense+10 Defense+30 Defense vs. Missile ()+5 to Strength+2 to Mana after each Kill ()-33% Extra Gold from Monsters-3 to Light RadiusLevel 13 Cloak of Shadows (9/9 Charges)
Lore (original)	2 Sockets	Helm	Ort Sol	27	+1 to All Skills+10 to EnergyLightning Resist +30% ()Damage Reduced by 7 ()+2 to Mana after each Kill+2 to Light Radius

3 Socket Primal Helm Runewords


Runeword	Sockets	Bases	Runes	Level	Stats
Radiance (original)	3 Sockets	Helm	Nef Sol Ith	27	+75% Enhanced Defense+30 Defense vs. Missile ()+10 to Vitality+10 to Energy+33 to ManaDamage Reduced by 7 ()Magic Damage Reduced by 315% Damage Taken Goes To Mana ()+5 to Light Radius
Ground (2.6)	3 Sockets	Helm	Shael Io Ort	35	+20% Faster Hit Recovery ()+75 to 100% Enhanced Defense+10 to Vitality ()Increase Maximum Life 5%Lightning Resist +40 to 60%+10 to 15 Lightning Absorb
Temper (2.6)	3 Sockets	Helm	Shael Io Ral	35	+20% Faster Hit Recovery ()+75 to 100% Enhanced Defense+10 to Vitality ()Increase Maximum Life 5%Fire Resist +40 to 60%+10 to 15 Fire Absorb
Hearth (2.6)	3 Sockets	Helm	Shael Io Thul	35	+20% Faster Hit Recovery ()+75 to 100% Enhanced Defense+10 to Vitality ()Increase Maximum Life 5%Cold Resist +40 to 60%+10 to 15 Cold AbsorbCannot Be Frozen
Cure (2.6)	3 Sockets	Helm	Shael Io Tal	35	Level 1 Cleansing Aura When Equipped+20% Faster Hit Recovery ()+75 to 100% Enhanced Defense+10 to Vitality ()Increase Maximum Life 5%Poison Resist +40 to 60%Poison Length Reduced by 50%

Bulwark (2.6)	3 Sockets	Helm	Shael Io Sol	35	+20% Faster Hit Recovery ()4 to 6% Life stolen per hit+75 to 100% Enhanced Defense+10 to Vitality ()Increase Maximum Life 5%Replenish Life +30Damage Reduced by 7 ()Damage Reduced by 10 to 15%
Wisdom (2.4)	3 Sockets	Helm	Pul Ith Eld	45	33% Piercing Attack15 to 25% Bonus to Attack Rating4 to 8% Mana stolen per hit+30% Enhanced Defense ()+10 to Energy15% Slower Stamina Drain ()Cannot Be Frozen+5 to Mana after each Kill15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana ()
Delirium (1.10)	3 Sockets	Helm	Lem Ist Io	51	11% Chance to cast level 18 Confuse on striking21% Chance to cast level 77 Terror when struck+2 to All Skills+261 Defense+10 to Vitality ()50% Extra Gold from Monsters ()25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items ()Level 17 Attract (60/60 Charges)
Coven (3.0)	3 Sockets	Helm	Ist Ral Io	51	5% Chance to cast level 10 Sigil Lethargy when struck+1 to All Skills+20% Faster Cast Rate+30 to 50% Enhanced Defense+10 to Vitality ()Fire Resist +30% ()+1 to 5 Life after each Kill26 to 40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Flickering Flame (2.4)	3 Sockets	Helm	Nef Pul Vex	55	Level 4 to 8 Resist Fire Aura When Equipped+3 to Fire Skills-10 to 15% to Enemy Fire Resistance+30% Enhanced Defense ()+30 Defense vs. Missile ()+50 to 75 to Mana+5% to Maximum Fire Resist ()Half Freeze DurationPoison Length Reduced by 50%

Dream (1.10)	3 Sockets	Helm, Any Shield	Io Jah Pul	65	10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struckLevel 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped+20 to 30% Faster Hit Recovery+150 to 220 Defense+0.625 to Mana (Based on Character Level)All Resistances +5 to 2012 to 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic ItemsArmor+10 to Vitality ()Increase Maximum Life 5% ()+30% Enhanced Defense ()Shields+10 to Vitality ()+50 to Life ()+30% Enhanced Defense ()
Metamorphosis (2.6)	3 Sockets	Helm	Io Cham Fal	67	200% Chance to cast level 2 Mark of the Bear on striking+5 to Shapeshifting Skills (Druid Only)25% Chance of Crushing Blow+50 to 80% Enhanced Defense+10 to Strength ()+10 to Vitality ()All Resistances +10Cannot Be Frozen ()