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Hammers are a recurring weapon type in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. In the early series, they tended to function as early and mid-game weapons, bowing out to swords as the player approached the final few areas in the games. Typically, the usage of hammers is restricted to characters who can equip heavier weapons, such as [[Warrior]]s. However, they still found a place in many a player's inventory thanks to the [[Hela's hammer]], one of the most useful tools for besting [[Metal Slime]]s.
Hammers are a recurring weapon type in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. In the early series, they tended to function as early and mid-game weapons, bowing out to swords as the player approached the final few areas in the games. Typically, the usage of hammers is restricted to characters who can equip heavier weapons, such as [[Warrior]]s. However, they still found a place in many a player's inventory thanks to the [[Hela's hammer]], one of the most useful tools for besting [[Metal slime family|metal slime]]s.


With the debut of Level-5 as the series developer in ''Dragon Quest VIII'', hammers have taken on a much more substantial role in the series, accumulating a varied and useful collection of unique skills. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest IX'', hammers will deal 10% more damage to members of the [[Material family]].
With the debut of Level-5 as the series developer in ''Dragon Quest VIII'', hammers have taken on a much more substantial role in the series, accumulating a varied and useful collection of unique skills. Beginning with ''Dragon Quest IX'', hammers will deal 10% more damage to members of the [[material family]].


Hammers have also taken center stage of the ''Builders'' duo, being one of the most important tools that the Builder has access to in either title. As of the second game, a hammer has even taken the place of the sword in the Dragon Quest logo.
Hammers have also taken center stage of the ''Builders'' duo, being one of the most important tools that the Builder has access to in either title. As of the second game, a hammer has even taken the place of the sword in the Dragon Quest logo.
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*[[Oaken club]]
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Hammers can mainly be equipped by [[Sancho]] and [[Debora Briscoletti]], though many monsters can equip them as well.
*[[Oaken club]]
*[[Oaken club]]
*[[Giant mallet]]
*[[Giant mallet]]
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 16 June 2025

Hammers are a recurring weapon type in the Dragon Quest series. In the early series, they tended to function as early and mid-game weapons, bowing out to swords as the player approached the final few areas in the games. Typically, the usage of hammers is restricted to characters who can equip heavier weapons, such as Warriors. However, they still found a place in many a player's inventory thanks to the Hela's hammer, one of the most useful tools for besting metal slimes.

With the debut of Level-5 as the series developer in Dragon Quest VIII, hammers have taken on a much more substantial role in the series, accumulating a varied and useful collection of unique skills. Beginning with Dragon Quest IX, hammers will deal 10% more damage to members of the material family.

Hammers have also taken center stage of the Builders duo, being one of the most important tools that the Builder has access to in either title. As of the second game, a hammer has even taken the place of the sword in the Dragon Quest logo.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon QuestEdit

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary LineEdit

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit

Dragon Quest III HD-2D RemakeEdit

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the ChosenEdit

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly BrideEdit

Hammers can mainly be equipped by Sancho and Debora Briscoletti, though many monsters can equip them as well.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of RevelationEdit

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten PastEdit

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Hammers are referred to as Clubs in this game, and are one of the three weapon categories that former bandit Yangus can equip himself with. Clubs are primarily chosen for brute strength over attack options, with all available skills focusing on bludgeoning a single target for high damage or knocking them senseless for a turn. As with the other weapon families, investing enough skill points into hammers will improve the user's critical hit rate from 1/64 to 1/32 when equipped.

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesEdit

Gladiators and Paladins can equip hammers right out of the inn, and any character that invests 100 points into the skill line may use them as well.

Dragon Quest XEdit

Dragon Quest BuildersEdit

Hammers have limited durability and will crumble after repeated use, as do all weapons in the game. It is always advised to keep spares handy when gathering resources.

Dragon Quest Builders 2Edit

Weapons and tools no longer break after continuous use.

Malroth is also able to equip the following clubs: