Hammer Guide: Controls and Combos

The Hammer is a melee weapon in Monster Hunter Now. Learn how to use the Hammer, how to unlock, as well as the recommended combos and tips on how to play the Hammer!

Hammer Basic Information

High Damage Melee Weapon That Can Stun

The Hammer specializes in dishing out blunt damage that can stun and KO enemies to the ground when enough has accumulated on the monster's head. This opens up the monster for attacks while lying on the ground!

Has Charge Attacks

This weapon can also charge its attacks to dish increased damage. Unlike the Great Sword, you can reposition while charging the Hammer so aim for the head while charging!

Hammer Controls

List of Controls

Official Introduction Video

Recommended Combos for the Hammer

Normal Attack Combo

This is the most basic combo that you can do for the Hammer. It is relatively safe as you can roll out of a monster's attack in between combos, but it is not maximizing the Hammer's capability of using charged attacks.

Charged Attack to Basic Attack Combo

This combo can be derived from a level 1 or 2 charged attack. After dishing out a charged attack, make sure to follow it up with basic attacks by tapping the screen to maximize the stun damage dealt!

Tips on How to Use the Hammer

Summary

• Attack the Head
• Use SP Skills During Enemy Attacks
• Use SP Skills on the Head

Attack the Head

The Hammer specializes in dishing stun attacks by accumulating blunt damage. Like the main games, it is imperative that Hammer users stick to the head of the enemy whenever they're dishing out damage. This increases the likelihood of a KO that opens up the monster for attacks!

Use SP Skills During Enemy Attacks

The Hunter is invincible while using their SP Skill, so make use of it while the enemy is attacking. This is a really long invincibility frame so make use of it.

Use SP Skills on the Head

SP Skills are powerful, so do not forget to use it while near the head. This maximizes the damage dealt by the hammer, and increases the likelihood of a stun.

How to Unlock the Hammer

Clear Chapter 2, Part 3

The ability to use the Hammer is unlocked once you finish Chapter 2, Part 3 and starting Chapter 3. Depending on how many users are in your area, this could translate to about 3.5 hours of play time outside.

All Chapters and Quests List

Unlocks Together with Three Weapons

Unlocks After Reaching Chapter 3
Long Sword	Hammer	Bow	Light Bowgun

In addition to the Hammer, the Long Sword, Bow, and Light Bowgun also unlocks when you reach Chapter 3.

Monster Hunter Now Related Guides

Best Weapons Tier List

List of All Weapons and Guides

Close-Ranged Weapons
Sword and Shield Guide | List	Great Sword Guide | List
Long Sword Guide | List	Hammer Guide | List
Dual Blades Guide | List	Lance Guide | List
Charge Blade Guide | List
Long-Ranged Weapons
Bow Guide | List	Light Bowgun Guide | List