Talk:Helm of Aurous (transparent)/@comment-24682999-20140404035611/@comment-5264386-20140404115231

There are two definitive versions of the set, one being solid with no additional effects; the other being the transparent one, which boosts equip load. However, they are both obtained through the same methods: either as a drop from Rhoy the Explorer or the Twinblade Phantom, or as a gift from Maughlin.

Thus, I'd conclude that the version received must be random, unless there is some way to calculate whether your character is deemed a "coward" or not.