Gladiators Helm of Ascalon Helm?

I just finished typing this threed but it didnt go through and It was rather long and I didnt copy or save it so im not going to write it all down again ... Im just going to jump to the chase this time ...

Does anybody have any input on which Helm is better?

Thanks. *sighs*

Edit: Gladiators (Droks) Ascalon (Grotto)

Ascalon. 1 energy will never matter. Ascalon also covers the damage reduction, so there you go.

Normally, you get the helm that increases your weapon skill or sometimes strength or tactics, and take the boots that do damage reduction. Some people take the lieutenant's helm (Henge) because it is awesome.

Rico

Ascalon if it's your only damage reducing piece.

Otherwise Gladiator.

I agree with Ancient. Otherwise, go Gladiator. Why? With morale boosts, that +1 energy can help, plus if you're wearing other glads, the bonus energy helps too.

--The Shim

I have superior absorbtion on my gauntlets ... so go Gladiator?

Did you take into account the +10 Armor against physical dmg. difference?

If your only choices are between Gladiators or Ascalon, then it depends on whether or not you have an armor with inbuilt absorption - like another piece of Ascalon armor or Knight's armor, not one with an Absorption rune). If you have one of those, then the Ascalon helm is unnecessary. If not, then go with Ascalon.

However, there are other helms too that you might want to switch to, like Rico said. Reducing the length of hexes by half ala the Lieutenant's Helm works wonders in hex-heavy areas, and +1 weapon helms are a must if you want to get the most out of your weapon. If you switch between helms then you'll want the armor-absorption part to be the boots or gloves, so Gladiator wins out in terms of stats. Gladiator's is still as ugly as hell, though.