Talk:Spectre Armor/@comment-12797719-20150819190251/@comment-4511886-20150819201739

They're situational.

I'd say the simplest choice is based on how risky the fight you're getting into is. If it's safe, like if you're just killing large groups of weak mobs, then the Mask is better due to saving time; whereas taking the Hood can be more useful if you need the heal. The Hood is also arguably better in Multiplayer, since it allows other players to heal as well.