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==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
The Skull Hammer is obtained after defeating [[Phantom Ganon#The Wind Waker|Phantom Ganon]] in the [[Forsaken Fortress]]. Its primary purpose is to push down [[Switch]]es in order to clear paths for [[Link]] to advance. It is necessary to fully traverse the Forsaken Fortress, which is scattered with peg-shaped Switches. The Skull Hammer is also necessary to defeat the [[Helmaroc King#The Wind Waker|Helmaroc King]], as only the Hammer can break the Helmaroc King's mask.
The Skull Hammer is obtained after defeating [[Phantom Ganon]] in the [[Forsaken Fortress]]. Its is used to push down [[Switch]]es in order to clear paths for [[Link]] to advance. It is necessary to fully traverse the Forsaken Fortress, which is scattered with peg-shaped Switches. The Skull Hammer is also necessary to defeat the [[Helmaroc King]], as only the Hammer can break its mask.


When used, the Skull Hammer will produce a shock wave, which can stun nearby enemies. The Skull Hammer can be used much like a [[Sword]], as Link is able to swing it both horizontally and vertically to damage enemies. Link can also perform [[Jump Attack]]s and [[Spin Attack]]s while wielding the Skull Hammer. If Link hits a Miniblin with a vertical attack, it will be flattened. If he hits with a horizontal attack, the Miniblin will fly a long distance in the air and explode. If he hits the ground near a Miniblin, it will fly high in the air, coming down after a few seconds. It'll also one-shot the beheaded [[Stalfos]] heads.
When used, the Skull Hammer will produce a shock wave, which can stun nearby enemies. The Skull Hammer can be used much like a [[Sword]], as Link is able to swing it both horizontally and vertically to damage enemies. Link can also perform [[Jump Attack]]s and [[Spin Attack]]s while wielding the Skull Hammer. However, he cannot use a [[Shield]] as it is a double handed weapon. If Link hits a [[Miniblin]] with a vertical attack, it will be flattened. If he hits with a horizontal attack, the Miniblin will fly a long distance in the air and explode. If he hits the ground near a Miniblin, it will fly high in the air, coming down after a few seconds. The Skull Hammer can also defeat frozen enemies and the heads of [[Stalfos]] in a single swing.


The Skull Hammer is required to access the [[Fairy Fountain]]s on [[Thorned Fairy Island]] and [[Western Fairy Island]].
The Skull Hammer is required to access the [[Fairy Fountain]]s on [[Thorned Fairy Island]] and [[Western Fairy Island]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Skull Hammer was originally a standard Hammer; its skull-like appearance was added later in development.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= December 31, 2010|url= http://www.jaytheham.com/zc/wwbsw2001.html|title= Images from SpaceWorld 2001. The revealing of celda.|site= Zelda Chaos|type=}}</ref>
*The Skull Hammer was a standard Hammer during development.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= December 31, 2010|url= http://www.jaytheham.com/zc/wwbsw2001.html|title= Images from SpaceWorld 2001. The revealing of celda.|site= Zelda Chaos|type=}}</ref>
*The Hammer [[Item Card]] in {{HW}} is based on the Skull Hammer; however, it is simply called Hammer.


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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Revision as of 06:05, 16 November 2018

Template:Item The Skull Hammer is an item in The Wind Waker.

Location and Uses

The Skull Hammer is obtained after defeating Phantom Ganon in the Forsaken Fortress. Its is used to push down Switches in order to clear paths for Link to advance. It is necessary to fully traverse the Forsaken Fortress, which is scattered with peg-shaped Switches. The Skull Hammer is also necessary to defeat the Helmaroc King, as only the Hammer can break its mask.

When used, the Skull Hammer will produce a shock wave, which can stun nearby enemies. The Skull Hammer can be used much like a Sword, as Link is able to swing it both horizontally and vertically to damage enemies. Link can also perform Jump Attacks and Spin Attacks while wielding the Skull Hammer. However, he cannot use a Shield as it is a double handed weapon. If Link hits a Miniblin with a vertical attack, it will be flattened. If he hits with a horizontal attack, the Miniblin will fly a long distance in the air and explode. If he hits the ground near a Miniblin, it will fly high in the air, coming down after a few seconds. The Skull Hammer can also defeat frozen enemies and the heads of Stalfos in a single swing.

The Skull Hammer is required to access the Fairy Fountains on Thorned Fairy Island and Western Fairy Island.

Trivia

  • The Skull Hammer was a standard Hammer during development.[1]
  • The Hammer Item Card in Hyrule Warriors is based on the Skull Hammer; however, it is simply called Hammer.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ハンマー (Hanmā) Hammer
France FrenchEU Masse Mallet
Germany German Stahlhammer Stalhammer
Italy Italian Martello Hammer
Spain SpanishEU Martillo Hammer

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