Elden Ring

Marika's Hammer Location, Stats, and Scaling

Marika's Hammer is a Hammer in Elden Ring that scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Faith. Read on to learn how to get the Marika's Hammer, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Marika's Hammer Location

Defeat Elden Beast and Turn In Its Remembrance

Marika’s Hammer is a Remembrance reward of the Elden Remembrance gained by defeating the Elden Beast inside the Erdtree. Access the Erdtree via the golden fog wall behind the Elden Throne in Leyndell, Ashen Capital.

Turn in the Remembrance to Enia at the Roundtable Hold to get this greatsword.

How to Beat Elden Beast

How to Get Inside the Erdtree and Fight the Elden Beast

1
Progress through the Mountaintops of the Giants and defeat the Fire Giant. Head to the Forge of the Giants and choose to burn the Erdtree. This will burn the vines blocking access into the Erdtree.
Morgott, the Omen King must be defeated at the Leyndell, Royal Capital to gain access to the Mountaintops of the Giants.
ⓘ Note that burning the Erdtree will lock you out from some Sites of Grace and items only obtainable pre-Ashen Capital until your next playthrough.
2
After burning the Erdtree, you will be teleported to the Crumbling Farum Azula. Progress the legacy dungeon, defeating the Godskin Duo, then defeat Maliketh, The Black Blade to be teleported to Leyndell, Ashen Capital.
➤ Crumbling Farum Azula Walkthrough
3
From the Leyndell, Capital of Ash Site of Grace, proceed south and go to the tower in the distance.
4
Go up the stairs and take the elevator to the Erdtree Sanctuary. At the top, go up the stairs and prepare for a fight.
5
Defeat Sir Gideon Ofnir, the All-Knowing to reclaim the Erdtree Sanctuary Site of Grace. Afterwards, go to the east balcony and go up the tree branch leading to the sanctuary's second floor. Exit to the north and claim the Queen's Bedchamber Site of Grace.
6
From the Queen's Bedchamber, go up the southeast stairs to the Elden Throne and defeat Hoarah Loux, Warrior.
7
After defeating Hoarah Loux, continue into the Erdtree southeast of the Elden Throne Site of Grace. Interact with the golden fog wall to be teleported to the boss arena.
8
Defeat Radagon of the Golden Order first, then defeat the Elden Beast on the second phase. After receiving the Elden Remembrance, trade it with Enia at the Roundtable Hold to obtain Marika’s Hammer.

Marika's Hammer Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - MarikaMarika's Hammer Overview
Type: Hammer
ATK Type: Strike
Skill: Gold Breaker
Weight: 6.0
Description
Stone hammer made in the lands of the Numen, outside the Lands Between. The tool with which Queen Marika shattered the Elden Ring and Radagon attempted to repair it. The hammer partially broke upon shattering the Ring, becoming splintered with rune fragments.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
20 12 0 19 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D D - D -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 101 Phys. Def. 44.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 30.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 30.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 30.0
Holy Atk. 65 Holy Def. 44.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 33.0

Marika's Hammer Upgrades

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Base vs. Max Max Upgrades Req. Materials

Base and Max Level Comparison

Lvl. Phys. Dmg. Sec. Dmg. STR DEX INT FAI ARC
+0 101 65 HOLY
D D - D -
+10 247 159 HOLY B D - C -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Marika's Hammer is a unique weapon. It cannot be modified to have other affinities.

Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+2 Somber Smithing Stone 2 (1)
+3 Somber Smithing Stone 3 (1)
+4 Somber Smithing Stone 4 (1)
+5 Somber Smithing Stone 5 (1)
+6 Somber Smithing Stone 6 (1)
+7 Somber Smithing Stone 7 (1)
+8 Somber Smithing Stone 8 (1)
+9 Somber Smithing Stone 9 (1)
+10 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Marika's Hammer requires one Somber Smithing Stone for every level to upgrade until +9. The final level at +10 requires a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Somber Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Marika's Hammer Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Marika's Hammer cannot be infused with a different Ash of War since it is considered a unique weapon. Weapons that are upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones are classified as unique weapons.

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