List of All Hammers
This is a list of all Hammers in Monster Hunter Stories 3. Learn about its playstyle, strengths, weaknesses, and how to use this Blunt weapon to deal heavy damage and break monster parts efficiently.
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| Weapon | Element | Max Deco | Skills | How To Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Hammer |
 Non-Elemental
|
3 |
・ Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot Deals damage to all enemies with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge. Chance to inflict Stun. ・ Meteor Hammer
Meteor Hammer Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the monster part. ・ Debuff Chaser
Debuff Chaser Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets with decreased stats take more damage. ・ Hammer Mastery (S)
Hammer Mastery (S) Slightly reduces Stamina cost when winning a Head-to-Head. |
・Available as a starting weapon in the early story |
| Chata Clobberer |
Non-Elemental
|
2 |
・ Meteor Hammer
Meteor Hammer Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the monster part. ・ Sweet Spot (BLNT)
Sweet Spot (BLNT) Deals damage to all enemies with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge. Chance to inflict Stun. ・ Chain Scrap
Chain Scrap Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting greater damage to parts with repeated use. ・ Striking Secret (S)
Striking Secret (S) Normal attacks deal slightly more damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge. |
TBD
|
| Cluster Hammer |
Non-Elemental
|
2 |
・ Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot Deals damage to all enemies with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge. Chance to inflict Stun. ・ Sleep Chaser
Sleep Chaser Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets inflicted with Sleep take more damage. ・ Soulbreak (S)
Soulbreak (S) Slightly increases damage dealt to the Wyvernsoul Gauge after breaking a monster part. ・ Spinning Meteor
Spinning Meteor Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the monster part. |
TBD
|
| Ludroth Splash Hammer |
 Water
|
2 |
・ Sweet Spot
Sweet Spot Deals damage to all enemies with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge. Chance to inflict Stun. ・ Meteor Hammer
Meteor Hammer Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the monster part. ・ Sleep Chaser
Sleep Chaser Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets inflicted with Sleep take more damage. ・ Soulbreak (S)
Soulbreak (S) Slightly increases damage dealt to the Wyvernsoul Gauge after breaking a monster part. ・ Windmill Bash
Windmill Bash Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting greater damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge with repeated use. |
TBD
|
| Kut-Ku Pick |
 Fire
|
2 |
・ Hammer Mastery (S)
Hammer Mastery (S) Slightly reduces Stamina cost when winning a Head-to-Head. ・ Meteor Hammer (STR)
Meteor Hammer (STR) Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the monster part. ・ Windmill Bash (STAB)
Windmill Bash (STAB) Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting greater damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge with repeated use. ・ Omni Chaser (STAB)
Omni Chaser (STAB) Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets inflicted with an abnormal status take more damage. |
TBD
|
| Graceful Death |
 Dragon
|
3 |
・ Sleep Chaser
Sleep Chaser Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets inflicted with Sleep take more damage. ・ Debuff Chaser
Debuff Chaser Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets with decreased stats take more damage. ・ Windmill Bash
Windmill Bash Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting greater damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge with repeated use. ・ Chain Scrap
Chain Scrap Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting greater damage to parts with repeated use. ・ Omni Chaser
Omni Chaser Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets inflicted with an abnormal status take more damage. ・ Soulbreak (M)
Soulbreak (M) Increases damage dealt to the Wyvernsoul Gauge after breaking a amonster part. |
・Recipe unlocked after progressing through the story |
| Vortex Hammer |
 Thunder
|
2 |
・ Perfect Crush
Perfect Crush Deals damage to all enemies with weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge. Chance inflict Stun. ・ Backlash Blitz (CRFT)
Backlash Blitz (CRFT) ounters one enemy attack with the weapon element and grants Guard to the user. ・ Spinning Meteor (ATK)
Spinning Meteor (ATK) Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the monster part. ・ Hammer Mastery (M)
Hammer Mastery (M) Reduces Stamina cost when winning a Head-to-Head. |
・Recipe unlocked after progressing through the story |
| Plesioth Head |
Water
|
2 |
TBD
|
・Recipe unlocked after progressing through the story |
| Venom Monster |
Non-Elemental
|
1 |
・ Meteor Hammer
Meteor Hammer Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the monster part. ・ Soulbreak (S)
Soulbreak (S) Slightly increases damage dealt to the Wyvernsoul Gauge after breaking a monster part. ・ Sweet Spot (BLNT)
Sweet Spot (BLNT) Deals damage to all enemies with the weapon element, inflicting heavy damage to the Wyvernsoul Gauge. Chance to inflict Stun. ・ Debuff Chaser (BRK)
Debuff Chaser (BRK) Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets with decreased stats take more damage. ・ Omni Chaser (BRK)
Omni Chaser (BRK) Deals damage to one enemy with the weapon element. Targets inflicted with an abnormal status take more damage. |
TBD
|
| Frozen Core |
Thunder
|
3 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Gunhammer Prototype |
Fire
|
3 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Dios Tailhammer |
Fire
|
1 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Ceanataur Head Axe |
Water
|
2 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Almudron Hammer |
Water
|
2 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Type 42 Shellbuster |
Water
|
2 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Bag o' Horrors |
Thunder
|
2 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Five-Pronged Hammer |
Non-Elemental
|
2 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
| Conehead Hammer |
 Ice
|
1 |
TBD
|
TBD
|
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Hammer Mechanics Explained
Blunt Weapon Focused on High Impact Damage and Part Breaking
The Hammer is a Blunt-type weapon that focuses on delivering powerful impact attacks capable of dealing heavy damage to monsters.
Hammer attacks are particularly effective at damaging tough monster parts, such as the head. Because of this, the weapon is often used to break parts quickly and stagger monsters during combat.
Winning Head-to-Head encounters with Hammer skills can also reduce stamina costs while increasing the damage dealt to the monster’s Wyvernsoul Gauge, helping Riders push monsters toward vulnerable states more quickly.
Hammer Strengths
| Hammer Strengths |
|---|
|
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High Blunt Damage
The Hammer specializes in dealing high blunt damage, making it one of the strongest options when focusing on raw offensive output.
Its attacks hit hard and can quickly chip away at a monster’s health during battle.
Excellent for Breaking Monster Parts
Blunt damage is particularly effective when targeting hard monster parts, especially the head.
This allows Hammer users to break monster parts more easily, which can weaken monsters and improve material rewards after battle.
Simple and Reliable Playstyle
The Hammer does not rely on complex mechanics or gauges, making it one of the most straightforward weapons to use.
This simplicity allows Riders to focus on timing attacks and winning Head-to-Head encounters rather than managing multiple resources.
Strong Wyvernsoul Gauge Damage
Hammer skills deal significant damage to a monster’s Wyvernsoul Gauge, helping push monsters into vulnerable states faster.
This can create more opportunities for the team to deal increased damage during combat.
Hammer Weaknesses
| Hammer Weaknesses |
|---|
|
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Relies on Targeting Specific Monster Parts
The Hammer performs best when attacking hard monster parts, especially the head.
Against monsters where these parts are harder to reach or less vulnerable to blunt damage, the Hammer may not perform as effectively as other weapon types.
Less Utility Compared to Other Weapons
While the Hammer excels at raw damage and part breaking, it lacks the additional mechanics or utility that some other weapons provide.
Weapons like the Hunting Horn or Gunlance may offer buffs, defensive options, or additional skill effects that the Hammer does not have.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 (MHS 3) Related Guides
Weapons by Type
| Slash | Blunt | Pierce |
|---|---|---|
 Great Swords |
 Hammers |
 Bows |
 Long Swords |
Hunting Horns |
 Gunlances |
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