Andariel's Visage is a Legendary helm in Diablo III. It requires character level 60 to drop.
Aside from its unique Legendary power, this helm notably has four unusual stats:
- a guaranteed Attack Speed bonus and an elemental skill damage bonus, neither of which can normally roll on a helm,
- the highest Poison resistance bonus in the game,
- and an increase to Fire damage taken, which is a unique drawback with nothing similar found on any other item.
These effects as well as the unique Legendary power mimic the properties of the predecessor Andariel's Visage from Diablo II, which likewise was the only item in its game that increased the player's fire damage taken. That item was in turn based on Andariel herself, who appeared as a boss in the game with a vulnerability to Fire and a wide array of Poison abilities.
The Fire penalty is applied multiplicatively with other incoming damage increases or Damage Reduction and does not decrease any of the character's stats. It does not count against the total number of properties for the item; it has a total of 7 instead of the usual 6.
The Mempo of Twilight is the only other helm with an Attack Speed bonus, but grants Resistances and no skill damage. In comparison, Andariel's Visage has a reputation of being a "glass cannon" helm due to its offensive focus and outright reduction of defenses.
The "chance on hit" to release a Poison Nova is 100%, regardless of the Proc Coefficient, as long as the attack hits an enemy or an object.
Stats (Level 70)[]
Andariel's Visage
Legendary Helm
- 660 - 759 Armor
- One of 7 Magic Properties (varies):
- One of 3 Magic Properties (varies):
- +626 - 750 to a primary stat
- Attack Speed Increased by 5.0 - 7.0%
- 5% - 10% more Fire damage taken.
- +1 Random Primary Magic Property
- +150 - 200 Poison Resistance
- Attacks release a Poison Nova that deals 350% - 450% damage as Poison to enemies within 10 yards.
Some long-forgotten artisan crafted this helmet in the hideous likeness of the Maiden of Anguish. For what purpose, none can say.