# Hammers
Hammers concentrate on Strike damage and specialize in staggering heavily armored opponents, as their blunt force penetrates defenses more effectively than many other weapons. Though their initial swing is slow and can leave the player open if it misses, a successful hit greatly reduces recovery time and allows quick follow-up strikes—often enabling stun-lock combos. Hammers excel in breaking opponents’ guards and punishing defensive play, making them strong choices against turtle-like foes or enemies vulnerable to blunt attacks.
# Blacksmith Giant Hammer
> *Wooden hammer of the giant blacksmith in Anor Londo who handles lightning weapons.*
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> *The giant blacksmith forges with this wooden hammer, as it would be hazardous to handle lightning weapons with metals.*
### Availability
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Giant Blacksmith drop in Anor Londo
### General Information
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Like all Hammers, if an attack doesn't connect with an enemy, the user will stumble and seem to not be able to handle the weight. If the hit connects, the stumble animation does not come into play and the user moves as normal.
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
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**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
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**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
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**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. When two-handing this weapon, only 11 Strength is required.
# Blacksmith Hammer
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
|
**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
|
**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
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**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. When two-handing this weapon, only 10 Strength is required.
# Club
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
|
**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
|
**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
|
**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. When two-handing this weapon, only 7 Strength is required.
2. It's not a mistake.
# Hammer of Vamos
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
|
**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
|
**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
|
**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. when two-handing this weapon, only 8 Strength is required.
# Morning Star
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
|
**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
|
**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
|
**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. when two handing this weapon, only 8 Strength is required
# Pickaxe
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
|
**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
|
**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
|
**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. When two-handing this weapon, only 10 Strength is required.
# Reinforced Club
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
|
**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
|
**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
|
**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. When two-handing this weapon, only 8 Strength is required.
# Warpick
**Damage:** | The Damage stat dictates how much damage the weapon does. The Damage stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is Physical Damage
- X is Magical Damage
- Y is Fire Damage
- Z is Lightning Damage
Each weapon has one or more physical damage types:
- Normal
- Striking
- Slashing
- Thrusting
Certain enemies are weak or strong against different types of damage types.
|
**Critical:** | One of the multipliers (in percent) for the bonus damage on criticals, such as backstabs and ripostes. |
**Durability:** | The health of the weapon. The effectiveness of the weapon will severely deteriorate when the durability falls below 30%. |
**Weight:** | The weight of the weapon. Note that carrying over 50% of a character's Equip Burden will reduce the speed of their rolls, while going over 100% will reduce their regular speed to walking and attempts to roll or backstep will leave them momentarily stunned. |
**Stats Needed:** | The Stats Needed determines how high various Stats must be in order to wield the weapon effectively. The Requirement stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Strength required
- X is the Dexterity required
- Y is the Intelligence required
- Z is the Faith required
Wielding a weapon without the required Strength and/or Dexterity will incur a penalty to the Physical damage of the weapon, while lower-than-required Magic and/or Faith will reduce the Magic damage of the weapon.
Also keep in mind that a character gains a 50% bonus to Strength by wielding a weapon with both hands, thus reducing the actual Strength required.
For example, a character with 18 Strength can wield a Large Club (Requires 26 Strength) properly if the weapon is held with both hands.
(18 x 1.5 = 27)
|
**Damage Reduction %:** | The Damage Reduction stat dictates the percentage of damage reduced while blocking. The Damage Reduction stats for a weapon are W / X / Y / Z:
- W is the Physical Damage Reduction
- X is the Magical Damage Reduction
- Y is the Fire Damage Reduction
- Z is the Lightning Damage Reduction
|
**Stability:** | The stability of the weapon. The higher this value, the less stamina is consumed when blocking attacks. |
**Frampt Souls:** | This is the amount of souls players will receive if they feed the item to Kingseeker Frampt. |
#### Footnotes
1. When two-handing this weapon, only 8 Strength is required.