Diadem vs Tiara?

[oscarmk1]

Hello,

I have noticed a lot of people prefer a 3 open socket 30% faster r/w diadem over a tiara. As far as I can tell the only difference is the extra ~ 10 defense it might get, are there any other differences?. Does it look different when you wear it?. Any help will be greatly appreciated =).

Thank you,

Oscar

[Togakure]

The only differences that I'm aware of are 1) Defense as you mentioned, 2) level requirement (52 for Tiara; 64 for Diadem), 3) Durability (25 Tiara; 20 Diadem), 4) Magic level (13 Tiara, 18 Diadem) and Item Quality level (70 Tiara; 85 Diadem). Magic and Item Quality come into play for rare items.

Arreat Summit info on circlets: http://classic.battle.net/diablo2exp...circlets.shtml

This page explains Magic and Item Quality in regard to circlets.

[nurman]

It does not show different when you wear it, in fact it does not show up at all. I'd go for tiara, because durability is bigger on it.

[alphaz]

Diadem looks sleeker, that's all.

[fledgeling]

If someone is searching for one of those "top" items, he/she probably needs it for PvP purposes, where every little thing counts, so that 10 defense in theory could be a differece between lossing and winning. Also when you pay so much, you want the best you can get.

[oscarmk1]

Thank you all for the answers, that cleared it up =)

[minuses]

I guess people like how diadem has high ilvl but it dont matter. As long as you find a godly circ you are all set.

[Skullbash]

The only characters that 10 extra defense would matter to wouldn't use that kind of a helm.

It would only matter to obsessive perfectionists who feel the need to have "better" gear than everyone else, there is no practical benefit.