The Bronze Crusader Helm comes from one quest: Luke the Security Guy's Wish to Travel, from Luke at Henesys Dungeon Entrance, at level 46. You need his level 19 quest done first. It's a Warrior-only level 50 helm, so other classes usually skip the quest.
Quick answer: Do Luke the Security Guy (Lv. 19) first. At 46, bring Luke 1 Black Feather, 10 Orihalcon Ingot, 20 Screw, 30 Drake Skull and 20 Dragon Skin. Reward: Bronze Crusader Helm.
The helm
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Required level | 50 (STR 90, DEX 40) |
| Class | Warrior |
| W.DEF | +54 |
| DEX | +5 |
| Accuracy | +5 |
| Upgrade slots | 7 |
| NPC sell price | 6,600 mesos |
It has no magic defense in the launch game data (an older community listing shows +13 M.DEF, which is outdated).
It's also a crafting base
Smithing (profession level 10) turns one Bronze Crusader Helm into a Silver Crusader Helm (plus 12 Silver Ingot, 1,000 mesos fee) or a Mithril Crusader Helm (plus 12 Mithril Ingot, 2,000 mesos fee). Both are straight upgrades: +55 W.DEF, +23 M.DEF, +6 accuracy and +10 HP (Silver) or +10 MP (Mithril), same level 50 Warrior requirement and 7 slots. See the crafting professions guide.
The two Luke quests
| Step | Quest | Lv | Bring | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke the Security Guy | 19 | 20 Jr. Necki and 20 Stirge kills, 10 Jr. Necki Skin, 10 Stirge Wing, 1 Salad | 1,380 EXP, 614 mesos, one random refined gem (Garnet, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Topaz or Diamond, 1 in 8 each) |
| 2 | Luke the Security Guy's Wish to Travel | 46 | 1 Black Feather, 10 Orihalcon Ingot, 20 Screw, 30 Drake Skull, 20 Dragon Skin | Bronze Crusader Helm |
Step 2 pays 10,800 EXP (about 2.1% of a level at 46) and 1,447 mesos.
Getting the materials
| Material | Where it comes from |
|---|---|
| Orihalcon Ingot | Smithing level 5: 5 Orihalcon Ore each (500 mesos fee). 10 ingots = 50 ore + 5,000 mesos in fees. Orihalcon Ore sells to NPCs for 100 each, so the 50 ore are worth 5,000 mesos you could have pocketed: about 10,000 mesos of value in total |
| Screw | Weaponcrafting level 1 makes 10 from a Bronze Ingot and an Iron Ingot (no fee). The ingots need Smithing level 1: 5 ore + 100 mesos each. So 20 Screws = 2 Bronze + 2 Iron Ingots = 20 ore + 400 mesos in fees (about 800 mesos counting the ore at its 20-meso sell price). Weaponcrafting level 5 also makes 3 Screws from 10 Iron Hog's Metal Hooves, but 20 Screws that way takes 70 hooves. John's level 65 Pink Flower Basket quest gives 30 |
| Black Feather | Drop source not in the game data. It's a quest item, so you can't buy it from other players. The quest text says the fairies of Ellinia might know about it |
| Drake Skull, Dragon Skin | Monster drops; drop tables aren't in the game data. Drake Skull's item text says it's "the skull of a Drake", and another quest's text (A Craftsman's Touch) says Dragon Skin comes from Copper Drakes (Lv. 45), Drakes (Lv. 50) and Red Drakes (Lv. 60). Densest Drake map: Drake's Meal Table (23). Jane's alchemist quests also want both, so farm once for both |
Ore and ingot routes are in where to get crafting materials.
Is it worth it?
It's a big material bill, and the quest isn't repeatable. For a Warrior heading to 50 it's a 7-slot helm plus a Smithing base; for anyone else the reward is useless. Compare it with what you'd get from the market in the equipment guide by level and which warrior path.
Frequently asked questions
Can non-Warriors use the Bronze Crusader Helm?
What level is Luke's helmet quest?
Where do I get a Black Feather in Classic?
How do I make Orihalcon Ingots?
Can I upgrade the Bronze Crusader Helm?
Sources: Game data v1.0.0 · MapleClassic Wiki [1] [2]. Names and game content © Nexon, used for informational purposes. The explanations on this page are our own.