Hammer

The, also known as the , is a recurring item in. It can be used to press switches, destroy certain obstacles such as boulders, or be used as a weapon.

In, the Hammer is found within the Death Mountain region of western Hyrule. It is used to smash large boulders that are occasionally found in Hyrule's overworld, often unblocking pathways and revealing new objects underneath. It can also be used to cut trees down in the overworld.

In, the Magic Hammer is found in the Palace of Darkness. It serves many purposes as both a tool and a weapon. In both dungeons and the overworld, it can remove obstacles from Link's path, allowing him to pass into otherwise inaccessible areas. As a weapon, it can be used to dispatch enemies such as Helmasaurs, and is essential in defeating Terrorpins in the Palace of Darkness. It 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.

In, the Magic Hammer is one of the items the Links have the option of picking up. It can smash stakes, stumps, and several other obstacles. By holding the A Button, the Links can charge the Hammer which, upon release, sends out a shockwave which dazes enemies momentarily. It can be upgraded to the L2 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 Hammer to interrupt the Links by sending unavoidable but harmless dazes.

In, the Hammer can be found in Mutoh's Temple, 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 one of the most powerful weapons in the game. The Hammer is controlled by holding and moving the Stylus on the 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 Phantom without being seen by hiding in a Safe Zone.

In, the Hammer can be rented in Ravio's Shop. It is needed to progress through the Tower of Hera. It can be used to pound Moles into the ground, and if Link stands on it, the platform will spring back up. lifting him into midair. Big Moles can also take him to the next upper floor. If Link buys the Hammer, he can upgrade it to the Nice Hammer, which does more damage to enemies and sends a shockwave to stun them.

In, the Magic Hammer deals double damage to enemies. It creates a shock wave when used, which can destroy bushes and stones. It can also stun enemies. The Magic Hammer can be used to pound down stakes, destroy ice crystals, defeat Deadrocks, and make use of Moles. It first appears in the Ice Cavern's Silver Shrine, in which all three Links must use it. It later appears in the Ice Temple, the Desert Temple, Dragon Citadel, and the Sky Temple, as well as in the Coliseum's Ice Cavern and The Ruins arenas. The effects of the Magic Hammer is improved while wearing the Hammerwear. This Outfit doubles the item's shockwave size and damage output, while it can be swung quicker.

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.


 * 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.

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.

Nomenclature
In the Japanese version of, the Magic Hammer is known as the "," which is the name of an American rapper.