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Throughout the [[Zelda]] series, multiple types of hammers appear in various games. These hammers vary in size, name, and design, but they all served [[Link]] the same purpose: Smashing Objects. Every variation of a hammer has its limitations, and thus must be used accordingly.
{{Specify|this=the item from the main series|other=Darunia's weapon in Hyrule Warriors|link=[[Hammer (Hyrule Warriors)]]}}
{{Infobox|item
| image    = [[File:PH-Hammer.png]]
| caption  = Hammer from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
| game    = ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''<br/>''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''
| location = '''''The Adventure of Link'''''<br/>[[Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)|Death Mountain]]<br/>'''''A Link to the Past'''''<br/>[[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]]<br/>'''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]]<br/>'''''The Wind Waker'''''<br/>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br/>'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>Anywhere<br/>'''''Phantom Hourglass'''''<br/>[[Mutoh's Temple]]<br/>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''<br/>[[Ravio's Shop]]
| use      = Smashing objects
| cost    =
| related  = [[Megaton Hammer]]
}}


'''Hammers''' are recurring items in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They vary in size, name, and design, but they all serve [[Link]] the same purpose: smashing objects. Every variation has its limitations, and thus must be used accordingly.


== Adventure of Link ==
==''The Adventure of Link''==
[[File:Hammer-Sprite-AoL.png|left]]
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', the Hammer is used to destroy boulders and forests.{{Ref|pg. 46|It can break rocks and cut down trees on the landscape map. Use with the A button.|''[[The Adventure of Link Instruction Manual|The Adventure of Link Instruction Booklet]]''}} [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link|Link]] can acquire it within a cave in the deepest part of [[Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)|Death Mountain]].


In [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]], Link's hammer is used to destroy boulders and forests. Link receives the hammer in a hole deep in Death Mountain. This was the first appearance for the hammer, and set the concept for games that followed this one.
==''A Link to the Past''==
{{Main|Magic Hammer}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Hammer is called the [[Magic Hammer]]. Contrary to its name, it does not cost any [[Magic Power|magic power]] to use. This weapon is used to flatten fence posts and "moles" to advance further in the game, to get through enemy shells or flip them, or to solve puzzles. It is found in the first dungeon of the [[Dark World]], the [[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]].
 
==''Ocarina of Time''==
{{Main|Megaton Hammer}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Hammer is known as the [[Megaton Hammer]]. It is useful against [[Torch Slug]]s because it flips them over to their weak point. It is also used on rusty switches that cannot be pressed otherwise. It can also smash up red boulders that [[bomb]]s cannot, most of these boulders are located around [[Death Mountain]]. It is the dungeon item of the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]], the second [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Adult Link]] temple.
 
==''The Wind Waker''==
{{Main|Skull Hammer}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Hammer is known as the [[Skull Hammer]]. It is acquired at the [[Forsaken Fortress]] the second time [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] visits it. It can be used to smash up spiked or wooden pegs and it also serves as a powerful weapon against enemies.


== A Link to the Past ==
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
{{Main|Magic Hammer}}
{{Main|Magic Hammer}}
In the SNES game, [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]], the hammer returns. This time it's called ''The Magic Hammer''. Contrary to its name, it doesn't cost any magic power  to use. This weapon is used to lower stakes to advance further in the game, or to solve puzzles. It is found at the first dungeon in the Dark World, Dark Palace.  
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', the Hammer is known as the [[Magic Hammer]]. It is a basic hammer that can be used to flip switches, and defeat certain enemies. It can be upgraded to the Level 2 Magic Hammer, which is a more powerful variation.
 
==''Phantom Hourglass''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', [[Link (The Wind Waker)#Phantom Hourglass|Link]] gets an item simply called the Hammer. It is useful against enemies that Link was unable to defeat without it. It is found on the third floor of [[Mutoh's Temple]], and it is required to defeat the boss, [[Eox]].


==''A Link Between Worlds''==
{{Quote|You rented the hammer. It's as heavy as it looks, so it should really pack a punch!|In-game description}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', the Hammer can be primarily used to smash down various objects. It can be acquired from [[Ravio]] at [[Ravio's Shop|his shop]]. When upgraded, it becomes stronger and gets an added shockwave effect.


== Ocarina of Time ==
==''Tri Force Heroes''==
{{Main|Megaton Hammer}}
{{TFH-Stub|section}}
In [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] the hammer makes its third appearance, this time known as the Megaton Hammer. This hammer is very useful against Torch Slugs because it  flips them over to their weak point. It is also used on Rusty Switches that cannot be pressed otherwise. It can also smash up red boulders that bombs cannot, most of these boulders are located around [[Death Mountain]]. It is the dungeon item of The Fire Temple, the second Adult Link temple.
 
==Non-Canon Appearances==
{{Non-Canon|section}}
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
{{Main|Hammer (Hyrule Warriors)}}
The [[Hammer (Hyrule Warriors)|Hammer]] makes an appearance in the ''Zelda'' and ''Dynasty Warriors'' crossover, ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''. It is the only weapon of [[Darunia]], and has three forms: Hammer, Igneous Hammer, and Megaton Hammer. The latter two are found by completing certain challenges in [[Adventure Mode]], while the first one is acquired when Darunia is unlocked after completing [[Death Mountain (Hyrule Warriors)|Death Mountain]]'s [[Land of Myth]] scenario in [[Legend Mode]].


== Wind Waker ==
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'' and ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]'', the Hammer is also an item that can defeat [[ChuChu]]s and activate Hammer Switches. It is obtained in [[A New Disturbance]], which unlocks after completing the main story, [[Cia's Tale]], and [[Linkle's Tale]].
{{Main|Skull Hammer}}
In Link's first adventure on the gamecube, [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]], the hammer is known as the Skull Hammer. It is aquired at the Forsaken Fortress the second time you visit it. In can be used to smash up spiked or wooden pegs and it also serves as a very powerful weapon against enemies.


== Four Swords Adventures ==
===''Cadence of Hyrule''===
{{Main|Megaton Hammer}}
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'', the Hammer, once again appearing as the [[Megaton Hammer]], is an item added in the [[Symphony of the Mask]] expansion. It is a powerful item that can flatten enemies, destructibles (i.e. bushes or pots), or bombable/diggable walls, at the cost of [[Stamina (Cadence of Hyrule)|Stamina]]. On the Inventory screen, it occupies the slot where the first [[Bottle]] goes in the base game.


In Four Swords Adventure the hammer is a basic hammer that can be used to flip switches, and kill certain enemies. It can be upgraded to teh Level 2 Hammer, which is a more powerful variation.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:AOL Manual Art Hammer.png|Official artwork from ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Hammer-Map-AoL.png|Map showing the location of the Hammer at [[Death Mountain (The Adventure of Link)|Death Mountain]] from ''The Adventure of Link''
File:Hammer-AoL.png|[[Link (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link|Link]] acquiring the Hammer in ''The Adventure of Link''
File:MagicHammer.png|[[Magic Hammer]] official artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Magic-Hammer.png|Magic Hammer sprite from ''A Link to the Past''
File:Megaton Hammer.png|[[Megaton Hammer]] model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Skull Hammer.png|[[Skull Hammer]] model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:ALBW-hammer.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
</gallery>


== Phantom Hourglass ==
{{References}}


In the first Zelda game for the DS, [[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]], Link gets an item simply called the hammer. It is useful against enemies that you were unable to defeat without it. It is found on the 3rd Floor of Mutoh's Temple, and is required to defeat the boss, Eox.
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Latest revision as of 14:42, September 23, 2024

This article is about the item from the main series. For Darunia's weapon in Hyrule Warriors, see Hammer (Hyrule Warriors).
Hammer
PH-Hammer.png
Hammer from Phantom Hourglass

Games

Location

The Adventure of Link
Death Mountain
A Link to the Past
Dark Palace
Ocarina of Time
Fire Temple
The Wind Waker
Forsaken Fortress
Four Swords Adventures
Anywhere
Phantom Hourglass
Mutoh's Temple
A Link Between Worlds
Ravio's Shop

Uses

Smashing objects

Related

Hammers are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series. They vary in size, name, and design, but they all serve Link the same purpose: smashing objects. Every variation has its limitations, and thus must be used accordingly.

The Adventure of Link

Hammer-Sprite-AoL.png

In The Adventure of Link, the Hammer is used to destroy boulders and forests.[1] Link can acquire it within a cave in the deepest part of Death Mountain.

A Link to the Past

Main article: Magic Hammer

In A Link to the Past, the Hammer is called the Magic Hammer. Contrary to its name, it does not cost any magic power to use. This weapon is used to flatten fence posts and "moles" to advance further in the game, to get through enemy shells or flip them, or to solve puzzles. It is found in the first dungeon of the Dark World, the Dark Palace.

Ocarina of Time

Main article: Megaton Hammer

In Ocarina of Time, the Hammer is known as the Megaton Hammer. It is useful against Torch Slugs because it flips them over to their weak point. It is also used on rusty switches that cannot be pressed otherwise. It can also smash up red boulders that bombs cannot, most of these boulders are located around Death Mountain. It is the dungeon item of the Fire Temple, the second Adult Link temple.

The Wind Waker

Main article: Skull Hammer

In The Wind Waker, the Hammer is known as the Skull Hammer. It is acquired at the Forsaken Fortress the second time Link visits it. It can be used to smash up spiked or wooden pegs and it also serves as a powerful weapon against enemies.

Four Swords Adventures

Main article: Magic Hammer

In Four Swords Adventures, the Hammer is known as the Magic Hammer. It is a basic hammer that can be used to flip switches, and defeat certain enemies. It can be upgraded to the Level 2 Magic Hammer, which is a more powerful variation.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Link gets an item simply called the Hammer. It is useful against enemies that Link was unable to defeat without it. It is found on the third floor of Mutoh's Temple, and it is required to defeat the boss, Eox.

A Link Between Worlds

"You rented the hammer. It's as heavy as it looks, so it should really pack a punch!"

— In-game description

In A Link Between Worlds, the Hammer can be primarily used to smash down various objects. It can be acquired from Ravio at his shop. When upgraded, it becomes stronger and gets an added shockwave effect.

Tri Force Heroes

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Non-Canon Appearances

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

Hyrule Warriors

Main article: Hammer (Hyrule Warriors)

The Hammer makes an appearance in the Zelda and Dynasty Warriors crossover, Hyrule Warriors. It is the only weapon of Darunia, and has three forms: Hammer, Igneous Hammer, and Megaton Hammer. The latter two are found by completing certain challenges in Adventure Mode, while the first one is acquired when Darunia is unlocked after completing Death Mountain's Land of Myth scenario in Legend Mode.

In Hyrule Warriors Legends and Definitive Edition, the Hammer is also an item that can defeat ChuChus and activate Hammer Switches. It is obtained in A New Disturbance, which unlocks after completing the main story, Cia's Tale, and Linkle's Tale.

Cadence of Hyrule

Main article: Megaton Hammer

In Cadence of Hyrule, the Hammer, once again appearing as the Megaton Hammer, is an item added in the Symphony of the Mask expansion. It is a powerful item that can flatten enemies, destructibles (i.e. bushes or pots), or bombable/diggable walls, at the cost of Stamina. On the Inventory screen, it occupies the slot where the first Bottle goes in the base game.

Gallery

References

  1. "It can break rocks and cut down trees on the landscape map. Use with the A button." — The Adventure of Link Instruction Booklet, pg. 46