Hammer Weapon Family
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.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest[edit]
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line[edit]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]
Hammers can mainly be equipped by Sancho and Debora Briscoletti, though many monsters can equip them as well.
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]
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.
- In the 3DS version, Clubs are also one of the weapon types that Morrie can equip as well.
- Oaken club
- Giant mallet
- Sledgehammer
- War hammer
- Über war hammer
- Megaton Hammer (increased odds of landing a critical hit)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]
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.
- List of hammer alchemy recipes in Dragon Quest IX
- Oaken club
- Ace of clubs
- Sledgehammer
- War hammer
- Über war hammer
- Giant wrench
- Terra tamper
- Terra firmer
- Terra hammer
- Marauder's maul
- Giant's hammer
- Titan's hammer
- Hela's hammer
- Megaton hammer
- Warlord's hammer
- Groundbreaker
- Earthsplitter
- Moonmasher
- Starsmasher
Dragon Quest X[edit]
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Dragon Quest Builders[edit]
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 2[edit]
Weapons and tools no longer break after continuous use.
Malroth is also able to equip the following clubs:
- Spiked club
- Night club
- Gigantes' club
- Hela's hammer
