Ask 5 top-tier players what to build for Explosion and 4 will say Hammer. The reason: Slow attacks with High per-hit damage means you land the trait effect more often than any other option.
HeavyClass
SlowSpeed
HighDamage
ExplosionIdeal Trait
Hammer — At a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon Class | Heavy |
| Attack Speed | Slow |
| Damage Profile | High |
| Recommended Trait | Explosion |
| Top Ore Picks | Cosmic Ore, Nova Ore, Magma Core |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros: AoE damage, armor break, works well with explosion trait
Cons: Slow, no crit multiplier, hard to combo
Best Hammer Recipes
Three tested recipes for Hammer, each targeting a different playstyle:
Meta Damage Build
Recipe: Cosmic Ore + Nova Ore + Magma Core
→ Activates Explosion trait consistently, tuned for boss damage.
Balanced Build
Recipe: Cosmic Ore + Obsidian + Mithril
→ Trades some peak damage for defense trait activation.
Budget Build
Recipe: Obsidian + Ruby + Silver
→ Accessible early-mid game recipe with respectable output.
How to Play Hammer
The Hammer rewards players who understand its rhythm. With Slow attacks and High damage per hit, the priority is landing hits at the right moment — not spamming attacks. Combine that with the Explosion trait for consistent bonus damage.
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