ByYurii LuzhkoUpdated August 4, 2026

Melee ArmorCommonLv 18Head Armor

Mercenary Helmet

This sturdy Mercenary Helmet protects your eyes and hides your expression, making you appear fearless and intimidating.

SourceCraftable

All Melee Armor Part of the Mercenary Set →Full stats on the wiki ↗

Armor stats

Physical armor+ 31

Magical armor+ 21

Effects (2)

· + 14% Melee Critical Strike Chance
· + 11% Critical Strike Damage

Crafting recipe

Crafted at the Blacksmith · Instant.

Recipe unlocked by obtaining Smithing Tools.

About this slot

The Melee Armor slot is rated S for current Enshrouded meta. Heavy plate that absorbs hits. Warrior / Tank builds live here; high physical resistance, low mobility, mandatory for Sword & Board Tank.

warrior archetype builds →

Builds for the Melee slot

2 warrior preset builds scale off this armor category — ranked by tier.

Mercenary Helmet FAQ

How do I get Mercenary Helmet in Enshrouded?

Mercenary Helmet is Craftable. Check the wiki entry linked below for the exact drop mechanism + farm location notes.

What level is Mercenary Helmet?

Mercenary Helmet is a level 18 melee armor piece. Mid-game tier — Revelwood / Nomad Highlands drop.

What attribute does Mercenary Helmet support?

Mercenary Helmet is a Melee Armor piece — STR (Strength) — Warrior / Tank builds. Match your build's primary attribute to maximise the slot's contribution.

What builds use Mercenary Helmet?

Mercenary Helmet fits Melee Armor loadouts — see the matching archetype builds linked above. Best fit is the primary archetype for this armor family.

Other Melee Armor

Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.

Armor data from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Per-piece stats from the wiki's {{Armor Stats}}template; set totals + per-piece breakdown scraped from set pages. Not affiliated with Keen Games.