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How to get Ugly Bastard Helm in Diablo 4 and its unique effects

The Ugly Bastard Helm in Diablo 4 is a devastating item for Berserker builds. While the name of this Unique Helm is not very flattering, The Ugly Bastard's effectiveness makes up for everything. Not only does the helm increase damage, but it also improves the effectiveness of fire attacks and much more.

In this article, we have shared the methods you can use to get the Ugly Bastard Helm in Diablo 4.


How to obtain the Ugly Bastard Helm in Diablo 4

The Ugly Bastard Helm (Image via Blizzard)
The Ugly Bastard Helm (Image via Blizzard)

The Ugly Bastard Helm can be challenging to find, but there are several methods to increase your chances of obtaining it:

Farming enemies and chests in the Open World

One of the primary ways to obtain the Ugly Bastard Helm is through open-world farming. The best methods include:

  • Participating in World Events: Engage in events like Gathering Legions to increase your chances of obtaining high-tier loot.
  • Slaying World Bosses: World Bosses have a higher drop rate for Mythic Uniques, making them a great target.
  • Running Nightmare Dungeons: These dungeons not only provide challenging content but also offer increased loot drop rates, making them ideal for farming unique items.

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Helltide Events

Helltide Events is another reliable way to acquire the Ugly Bastard Helm:

  • Get Cinders from killing enemies and completing other tasks.
  • Use these Cinders to open Tortured Chests in the area, which has a chance to drop this helm.
  • Helltide Events spawn every hour, so keep an eye out for active events to maximize your farming efficiency.

Gambling at the Purveyor of Curiosities

If you're feeling lucky, you can gamble for a chance to acquire the Ugly Bastard Helm:

  • Visit the Purveyor of Curiosities and spend your Murmuring Obols on helms.
  • Note that the chances of obtaining a Mythic Unique item from gambling are extremely low, but it can be a good way to use extra Obols.

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Unique effect of the Ugly Bastard Helm in Diablo 4 explained

Ugly Bastard unique ability explained (Image via Blizzard)
Ugly Bastard unique ability explained (Image via Blizzard)
  • Explode when activating Wrath of the Berserker, dealing 100-300% Fire damage to enemies.
  • While Berserking, all damage you deal is converted to Fire damage.
  • You deal an additional 60-80% increased Fire damage while Berserking.

The Ugly Bastard Helm is perfect for a Fire-based Barbarian build, transforming your regular attacks into searing explosions. Activating Wrath of the Berserker not only boosts your combat capabilities but also triggers a fiery explosion, making this helm a must-have if you want to go head-first into all of your encounters and Berserk all over your enemies.

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