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{{Item
'''Hela's Hammer''' (Originally '''Demon hammer''') is a recurring weapon in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|''Dragon Quest'']] franchise. The hammer is so hefty that it has poor accuracy, but will always land a critical hit when it does connect with a monster, making it ideal to hunt [[Metal slime|metal slimes]] with.
|title = Hela's hammer
Unless noted below, the hammer reduces accuracy to {{Fraction|3|8}} or 37.5%.
|image = [[File:Hela's hammer higher res.png|200px]]
|japanese = まじんのかなづち
|romaji = {{tt|Majin no kanazuchi|Devil's iron hammer}}
|names = Demon hammer
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest V]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''<br>{{DQ10}}<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''<br>''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]'
|effect = Lowers the wielder's accuracy, but lands a guaranteed critical hit when attacking.
}}
 
'''Hela's Hammer''' is a recurring weapon in the {{DQSeries}}. The hammer is so hefty that it has poor accuracy, but will always land a critical hit when it does connect with a monster, making it ideal to hunt [[Metal slime|metal slimes]] with.
Unless noted below, the hammer reduces accuracy to {{fraction|3|8}}ths (37.5%).


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ4}}===
Hela's hammer has an attack bonus of +70... but it is [[cursed]]. It's found in the [[Colossus]] and can be equipped by the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]], [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro]].
Hela's hammer has an attack bonus of +70, but it is [[cursed]] and is glued to the wielder's hand until a priest removes it. It's found in the [[Colossus]] and can be equipped by the {{Hero 4}}, [[Ragnar]], and [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]].
 
==={{DQ5}}===
Hela's hammer has an attack bonus of +70, and hits 25% of the time. It can be found in the [[Mantleplace]], and dropped by a [[Balhib]] at a rate of {{fraction|1|64}}. [[Sancho]] and [[Debora]] are the only humans who can equip it.


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
The monsters that can swing the hammer are the [[Archdemon]], [[Battle pip|Battle Pip]], [[Brownie]], [[Conkerer]], [[Gigantes]], [[Hoodlum]], and [[Orc King]].
Hela's hammer has an attack bonus of +70, and hits 50% of the time. It can be found in the [[Mantleplace]], and dropped by a [[Balhib]] at a rate of 1/64.


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
Increases attack by +115 and [[Style]] by +33. [[Carver]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], and [[Lizzie]]. One can be purchased in Greedmore for 15000, and [[Troll]]s drop them.
Increases attack by +115 and [[Style]] by +33. [[Carver]], [[Terry]], [[Amos]], and [[Lizzie]]. One can be purchased in [[Greedmore Valley]] for 15,000, and [[Troll]]s drop them rarely.


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
The hammer grants the same bonuses as in ''VI'', and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], Prince [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it. It cannot be purchased, though the [[Drakulord]]s drop them.
The hammer grants the same bonuses as in ''VI'', and the [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|Hero]], Prince [[Kiefer]], and [[Aishe]] can equip it. It cannot be purchased, though the [[Drakulord]]s drop them.


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ9}}===
Hela's hammer cannot be bought, but it can be sold for 12,700 gold. It has an attack bonus of +142 and a two star rarity. [[Hell's gatekeeper|Hell's gatekeepers]] drops them on rare occasions and they are also found in chests in rank 6 [[Grotto|grottos]] one percent of the time. Hela's hammer is a normal, if exceptionally powerful, weapon in ''IX'' that grants no bonuses to critical hit frequency.
Hela's hammer is only found in rank D blue grotto chests and cannot be bought, but it can be sold for 12,700 gold. It has an attack bonus of +132 and a two star rarity. [[Hell's gatekeeper (Dragon Quest IX)|Hell's gatekeepers]] drops them on rare occasions and they are also found in chests in rank 6 [[Grotto|grottos]] one percent of the time. Hela's hammer is a normal, if exceptionally powerful, weapon in ''IX'' that grants no bonuses to critical hit frequency.
 
{{Equipment|header|image=|name=Hela's hammer|console=}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Rarity|modifier=★★☆☆☆}}
{{Equipment|stat|name=Attack|modifier=+132}}
{{Equipment|footer|buyPrice=N/A|sellPrice=12,700|equipableBy=[[Gladiator]]s, [[Paladin]]s,  Omnivocational master
{{Equipment|stat|name=Found|modifier=Rank D [[Grotto]] chest, 1% chance}}
|flavor=A tricky tool to tame, but one that can finish foes in one fell swoop.|notes=}}
 
==={{DQ10}}===
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===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
The hammer increases the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder's]] attack by +43, and it can damage the intangible [[Elemental family|elementals]]. It can be forged by combining two magic ingots and a thermobattery at a welder’s workbench or a machinist’s workbench.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]''===
The hammer appears as one of [[Malroth (Character)|Malroth]]'s several exclusive weapons. It boosts his attack by +120, and is gifted to him after completion of the story.
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:DQIV_Demons_Hammer.png|''Dragon Quest IV'' vintage
Image:DQV_Demon_Hammer.png|''Dragon Quest V'' vintage
Image:Hela's Hammer.png|''Dragon Quest VII''
File:Helas hammer IX artwork.png|''Dragon Quest IX''
File:Hela's hammer builders icon.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders]] icon
File:Hela's hammer b2.png|[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]] icon
</gallery></center>
 
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{{DQWeapons}}
[[Category:Hammers]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest V weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest X weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders 2 weapons]]

Latest revision as of 12:27, 25 November 2023

Hela's hammer
Hela's hammer higher res.png
Japanese まじんのかなづち
Romaji Majin no kanazuchi
Old localizations Demon hammer
Found in Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest Builders
Dragon Quest Builders 2'
Effect Lowers the wielder's accuracy, but lands a guaranteed critical hit when attacking.

Hela's Hammer is a recurring weapon in the Dragon Quest series. The hammer is so hefty that it has poor accuracy, but will always land a critical hit when it does connect with a monster, making it ideal to hunt metal slimes with. Unless noted below, the hammer reduces accuracy to 38ths (37.5%).

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

Hela's hammer has an attack bonus of +70, but it is cursed and is glued to the wielder's hand until a priest removes it. It's found in the Colossus and can be equipped by the Hero, Ragnar, and Psaro.

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

Hela's hammer has an attack bonus of +70, and hits 25% of the time. It can be found in the Mantleplace, and dropped by a Balhib at a rate of 164. Sancho and Debora are the only humans who can equip it.

The monsters that can swing the hammer are the Archdemon, Battle Pip, Brownie, Conkerer, Gigantes, Hoodlum, and Orc King.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Increases attack by +115 and Style by +33. Carver, Terry, Amos, and Lizzie. One can be purchased in Greedmore Valley for 15,000, and Trolls drop them rarely.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

The hammer grants the same bonuses as in VI, and the Hero, Prince Kiefer, and Aishe can equip it. It cannot be purchased, though the Drakulords drop them.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Hela's hammer is only found in rank D blue grotto chests and cannot be bought, but it can be sold for 12,700 gold. It has an attack bonus of +132 and a two star rarity. Hell's gatekeepers drops them on rare occasions and they are also found in chests in rank 6 grottos one percent of the time. Hela's hammer is a normal, if exceptionally powerful, weapon in IX that grants no bonuses to critical hit frequency.


 Hela's hammer
Rarity ★★☆☆☆
Attack +132
Equipable by Gladiators, Paladins, Omnivocational master
Found Rank D Grotto chest, 1% chance
Buy Price N/A
Sell Price 12,700
Flavor text A tricky tool to tame, but one that can finish foes in one fell swoop.

Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

The hammer increases the Builder's attack by +43, and it can damage the intangible elementals. It can be forged by combining two magic ingots and a thermobattery at a welder’s workbench or a machinist’s workbench.

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

The hammer appears as one of Malroth's several exclusive weapons. It boosts his attack by +120, and is gifted to him after completion of the story.

Gallery[edit]