====== War Hammer ======

{{ rpd:images:war_hammer_item.png|War Hammer }}

The War Hammer is a type of [[en:rpd:melee_weapon|melee weapon]] in Remixed Dungeon that focuses on dealing heavy crushing damage.

==== Description ====
The War Hammer is a heavy, blunt weapon designed for dealing massive damage to enemies. It sacrifices speed for devastating impact power, making it particularly effective against heavily armored opponents.

==== Weapon Properties ====
  * **Damage Type:** Crushing damage that often ignores armor
  * **Speed:** Slow attack speed
  * **Accuracy:** Average accuracy
  * **Upgrade Potential:** Can be upgraded with [[en:rpd:scroll_of_upgrade_item|Scrolls of Upgrade]]
  * **Enchantments:** Compatible with [[en:rpd:weapon_enchantments|weapon enchantments]]
  * **High Damage:** Significant damage output per hit

==== Stats ====
  * **Damage:** High crushing damage range
  * **Speed:** Slowest among most weapons
  * **Strength Requirement:** High strength requirement to use effectively
  * **Durability:** Generally durable weapon

==== Mechanics ====
  * **Armor Piercing:** Damage often bypasses or reduces enemy armor
  * **Crushing Impact:** Particularly effective against armored enemies
  * **Slow but Powerful:** Trades speed for high damage potential
  * **Strength Dependent:** Damage scales with hero's strength

==== Strategy ====
  * Effective against heavily armored enemies due to armor piercing
  * Best used with sufficient strength to meet requirements
  * Slow speed means careful positioning and timing are essential
  * Good for finishing off weakened opponents quickly
  * Excellent against enemies with high defense ratings

==== Obtaining ====
  * War hammers can be found throughout the dungeon
  * May be available in shops, depending on the level
  * Relatively rare due to high power level

==== Code References ====
  * Base weapon implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MeleeWeapon.java|MeleeWeapon.java]]
  * War hammer implementation: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/WarHammer.java|WarHammer.java]]
  * String resources: [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values/strings_all.xml#L1127-L1129|WarHammer strings]]

==== See Also ====
  * [[en:rpd:melee_weapons|Melee Weapons]] - Other close combat weapons
  * [[en:rpd:melee_combat|Melee Combat]] - General melee combat mechanics
  * [[en:rpd:weapon_item|Weapons]] - All weapon types
  * [[en:rpd:maces|Maces]] - Other crushing damage weapons
  * [[en:rpd:strength_attribute|Strength]] - Attribute affecting damage

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