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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]]s. | ||
With the debut of Level-5 as the series developer in '' | 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. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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[[Gladiator]]s and [[Paladin]]s can equip hammers right out of [[Quester's Rest|the inn]], and any character that invests 100 points into the [[List of hammer skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill line]] may use them as well | [[Gladiator]]s and [[Paladin]]s can equip hammers right out of [[Quester's Rest|the inn]], and any character that invests 100 points into the [[List of hammer skills in Dragon Quest IX|skill line]] may use them as well. | ||
*[[List of hammer alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX]] | *[[List of hammer alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX]] | ||
*[[Oaken club]] | *[[Oaken club]] | ||