Hammer

, also known as are recurring items in . 
==Location and uses==
Hammers can be used to press switches, destroy certain obstacles, such as boulders, or as a weapon.
==Mainline appearances==
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The Hammer is found within the Death Mountain region of western Hyrule in . It is used to smash large that are occasionally found in Hyrule's overworld, often unblocking pathways and revealing new objects underneath. It can also be used to cut down in the overworld.
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The Magic Hammer is found in the Palace of Darkness in . It can remove obstacles from Link's path, allowing him to pass into otherwise inaccessible areas. It can be used to dispatch enemies such as Helmasaurs, and is essential in defeating Terrorpins in the Palace of Darkness. The Magic Hammer is also capable of shattering the faceplate of the Helmasaur King. Against most enemies, it deals as much damage as the Tempered Sword, but its reach is much shorter. Freezing enemies with the Ice Rod and then breaking them with the Magic Hammer instantly defeats them, often yielding a Magic Jar.
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The Magic Hammer can smash stakes, stumps, and several other obstacles in . By holding the A Button, the Links can charge the Magic Hammer which, upon release, sends out a shockwave which dazes enemies momentarily. It can be upgraded to the level 2 Magic Hammer, which makes it more powerful, sending much larger shockwaves. The Magic Hammer can also knock Force Gems from their hiding spot beneath the soil. Shadow Link can also use the Magic Hammer to interrupt the Links by sending unavoidable but harmless dazes.
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The Hammer can be found in Mutoh's Temple in , where it is used to defeat the temple's boss, Eox. It is also used to pound at objects, including Switches and Springboards that will propel Link into the air if he stands on it and pounds it with the Hammer. It is also one of the most powerful weapons in the game. The Hammer is controlled by holding and moving the Stylus on the Nintendo DS screen, which will drag Ciela around as she aims it and prepares to smash it. It is possible to pound on objects and enemies that are far away from Link. When held for a while longer, the Hammer will grow to a gigantic size and will make a much stronger pound. It cannot be used while on stairs.
The Hammer is an effective weapon against certain enemies. Stalfos can be defeated with the Hammer in a single hit. By using it in conjunction with the Phantom Sword, it is also possible to defeat a without being seen by hiding in a Safe Zone.
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The Hammer can be rented or purchased from Ravio's Shop in . It is needed to progress through the Tower of Hera. The Hammer can be used to pound Moles into the ground, which then launch Link up to higher grounds, and it is essential to defeat enemies such as Deadrocks and Terrorpins.
If Link buys the Hammer, he can upgrade it to the Nice Hammer by returning 10 or more Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai. This form does more damage to enemies and sends out a shockwave to stun them.
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The Magic Hammer deals twice the damage to enemies as Swords in . It creates a shockwave when used, which can destroy Grass and Rocks and stun enemies. The Magic Hammer can be used to pound down stakes, destroy ice crystals, defeat Deadrocks, and make use of Moles.
Magic Hammers first appear in Silver Shrine, in which all three Links acquire one. They reappear in Ice Temple (two Hammers), Desert Temple (two Hammers), Dragon Citadel, and Sky Temple. They also appear in the Scorching Zone, Frozen Zone and Baneful Zone of the Den of Trials, as well as the Coliseum's Ice Cavern and The Ruins arenas. The use of Magic Hammers is required to defeat Blizzagia and Stalchampion.
The effects of the Magic Hammer are improved while wearing Hammerwear. This outfit doubles the item's shockwave size and damage output, while allowing it to be swung quicker.
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Two different Hammers can be obtained in . The first is the Iron Sledgehammer, which can be used both as a weapon and for mining Ores. The second is the Spring-Loaded Hammer. It can only be purchased at the Fang and Bone for 199 Mons, and it is capable of knocking back enemies on its fourth hit.
==Spinoff appearances==
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In , the Hammer is a Spell that Zelda can cast as a projectile with her Wand. It is a slow-moving Spell, but can potentially inflict a lot of damage onto enemies. It is dropped by Warbane after encountering him for the first time in the Shrine of Fire. It costs two Rupees to use.
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:This section is about the Weapon used by Darunia in Hyrule Warriors. For the Weapon used by Ravio, see Rental Hammer.
In , the Hammer is a class of Weapon used by Darunia. It is associated with Fire.
A different Hammer also appears as an item in and . This item is mainly used to smash objects, but can also be used as a weapon to attack enemies. It is also used to weaken the Helmaroc King.
Ravio also uses a unique Hammer as his class of Weapon, referred to as the Rental Hammer. 
====Variations====
The default form of the Hammer is the Magic Hammer. The second form of the Hammer is the Igneous Hammer, followed by the Megaton Hammer.
The Lv.★ form of the Hammer is the 8-Bit Food, which is modeled after the 8-bit Food from . It was added to with the Pack DLC. In , instead of appearing as a separate Weapon, the 8-Bit Food replaces the Darkfire Hammer when the "8-Bit Weapons" Setting is turned on in Game Settings within the Settings menu.
In and , the fourth form of the Hammer is the Darkfire Hammer, which is associated with both the Elements of Fire and Darkness.
Weapon Power
Weapon	Weapon 	Weapon 	Number of Stars	Number of Stars	Number of Stars	Number of Stars	Number of Stars	Number of Stars
Tier 	Icon 	Element(s) 	0 	1 	2 	3 	4 	5
Lv.1 	Magic Hammer 	Fire 	80 	88 	96 	104 	112 	120
Lv.2 	Igneous Hammer 	Fire 	150 	165 	180 	195 	210 	225
Lv.3 	Megaton Hammer 	Fire 	280 	308 	336 	364 	392 	420
Lv.★ 	8-Bit Food 	Fire 	280 	308 	336 	364 	392 	420
Lv.4 	Megaton Hammer +	Fire 	500 	550 	600 	650 	700 	750
Lv.4+ 	Darkfire Hammer 	Fire Darkness	500 	550 	600 	650 	700 	750
====Attack Combinations====
Attack Pattern	Effect
X 	Darunia curls up into a ball and charges forwards. He will then emerge and thrust his palm out.
Y X 	Darunia performs an uppercut with his hammer, slamming it behind him.
Y Y X 	Darunia leaps up and slams the ground with his bottom.
Y Y Y X 	Darunia slams his hammer on the ground, then leaps up and slams on it, creating a massive explosion.
Y Y Y Y X 	Darunia plunges his hammer and creates a pool of magma around him.
Y Y Y Y Y X 	Darunia summons a meteor and throws it in front of him.
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 	Darunia repeatedly pounds and swings his hammer, finishing with a spinning swing and a final slam.
=====Special Attack=====
Darunia performs a quick dance to get himself pumped up. He then swings his Hammer down hard at his foes four times, the final strike causing a small explosion ahead of him. This attack does damage in a small range ahead of Darunia, and carries the Fire Element, making the thrown enemies take additional damage as they land.
==Trivia==
*In the Japanese version of , the Magic Hammer is referred to as the "," the name of an American rapper, when it is first obtained.
==Nomenclature==
==Gallery==
File:Hammer ALttP.png|Alternate sprite of the Magic Hammer from 
File:ALBW Ravio Hammer Artwork.png|Ravio demonstrating the Hammer's use in 
File:ALBW Rented Hammer Model.png|The Rented Hammer from 
File:ALBW Rented Hammer Icon.png|Icon of the Rented Hammer from 
File:BotW Spring-Loaded Hammer Icon.png|The icon for the Spring-Loaded Hammer from 
File:ZA Hammer.png|Hammer Spell icon from 
File:HW Magic Hammer Artwork.png|Artwork of the Magic Hammer from 
File:HW Igneous Hammer Artwork.png|Artwork of the Igneous Hammer from 
File:HW Megaton Hammer Artwork.png|Artwork of the Megaton Hammer from 
File:HW Magic Hammer Model.png|The Magic Hammer from 
File:HW Igneous Hammer Model.png|The Igneous Hammer from 
File:HW Megaton Hammer Model.png|The Megaton Hammer from 
File:HW Hammer Adventure Mode Icon.png|Hammer Adventure Mode icon from 
File:HWL Darunia Lorule Standard Outfit Model.png|Darunia wielding the Igneous Hammer from 
File:HWDE Hammer Icon.png|Hammer item icon from 
File:HWDE Darunia 8-Bit Food.png|Darunia wielding the 8-Bit Food from 
File:HWDE Darunia Darkfire Hammer.png|Darunia wielding the Darkfire Hammer from 
File:HWDE Hammer Icon.png|A Hammer Item Card from 
===Video gallery===
==See also==
* Megaton Hammer
* Rented Hammer
* Rental Hammer
Category:Weapons
Category:Items in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity