The Gladiator Helmet is the level 3 melee protection hat. It reduces melee damage (Hatchet, Axes, Pickaxes, Ghouls, etc.) and also protects you a bit from firearms and explosives.
Melee defense +61% (10,2*100/26=39. 100-39=61)
- You will die to 25 swings of Metal Axe = Total of 650 damage (255/25=10,2 damage per swing)
- You will not die to one swing of the Super Hammer
- It can be useful in Ghoul Mode during the day (or night if you have enough heat)