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'''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]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII weapons]]
[[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]]