Monster Hunter World (MHW)

Best Hammers | Recommended Hammers

★ Monster Hunter Rise and its expansion MHRise: Sunbreak is out now for the Nintendo Switch & PC, then for PlayStation, XBox, & Game Pass on January 20, 2023!

Head on over to our MHRise Wiki for the latest guides and strategies about all things MHRise!

This is a guide to Game8's recommended Hammers in Monster Hunter World (MHW) and MHW Iceborne! Read on to find out which Hammers we think is best and our explanations as to why!

Best Hammer: Monster Hunter World

Diablos Shatterer II

Diablos Shatterer II
 Weapon Image
Rarity Attack Affinity Elem.
7 1196 -25 Ice 150
Def. Elderseal Custom Slots
15 - 2 times ②ーー
Hidden Element This weapon's element is Hidden and will require the Free Elem/Ammo Up skill to unlock.
Sharpness
 Sharpness

The Diablos Shatterer II dominates the non-Iceborne weapons with its high damage. Despite its -25% affinity, it is undoubtedly the best choice for Hammers. Once paired with non-Elemental Boost, the damage spikes and makes it the top of its class.

Best Hammer: MHW Iceborne

Fatalis Demolisher

Fatalis Demolisher
 Weapon Image
Rarity Attack Affinity Elem.
12 1820 -20 Dragon 150
Def. Elderseal Custom Slots
- High - ④④ー
Sharpness
 Sharpness

Hammers rely on raw stopping power to mash monsters into paste, so those with high Attack tend to be the best.

The Fatalis Demolisher sports the highest raw attack out of all hammers in Monster Hunter World (MHW). It's -20% affinity rating can be easily negated with skills such as Weakness Exploit or Critical Eye. A maxed out Affinity Augment can fully negate the 20% penalty as well

The Fatalis Demolisher's dragon rating might be low at a base value of 150 but its insanely high base attack of 1820 more than compensates for it. It also has a High Elderseal rating, making it an excellent option when hunting Elder Dragons.

Overall, these factors make the Fatalis Demolisher the best all-around Hammer and is especially effective versus monsters weak to Dragon element.

Monster Hunter World (MHW) Related Guides

Melee Weapons
Great Sword Icon.jpegGreat Swords Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Great Sword for Each Element
Best Great Sword for Iceborne
Long Sword Icon.jpegLong Swords Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Long Sword for Each Element
Best Long Sword for Iceborne
Sword & Shield Icon.jpegSwords and Shields Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Sword and Shield for Each Element
Best Sword and Shield for Iceborne
Dual Blades Icon.jpegDual Blades Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Dual Blades for Each Element
Best Dual Blades for Iceborne
Hammer Icon.jpegHammers Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Hammer for Each Element
Best Hammers for Iceborne
Hunting Horn Icon.jpegHunting Horns Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Hunting Horn for Each Element
Best Hunting Horn for Iceborne
Hunting Horn Notes and Effects
Lance Icon.jpegLances Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Lance for Each Element
Best Lance for Iceborne
Gunlance Icon.jpegGunlances Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Gunlance for Each Element
Best Gunlance for Iceborne
Switch Axe Icon.jpegSwitch Axe Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Switch Axe for Each Element
Best Switch Axe for Iceborne
Charge Blade Icon.jpegCharge Blade Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Charge Blade for Each Element
Best Charge Blades for Iceborne
Insect Glaive Icon.jpegInsect Glaive Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Insect Glaive for Each Element
Best Insect Glaive for Iceborne
Kinsects
Kinsect Icon.pngKinsects Kinsect Tree and Complete Kinsect List Best and Recommended Kinsects
Ranged Weapons
Bow Icon.jpegBows Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Bow for Each Element
Light Bowgun Icon.jpegLight Bowguns Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Light Bowgun for Each Element
Heavy Bowgun Icon.jpegHeavy Bowguns Trees & Full List How to Use
Overall Best List Best Skills
Layered Weapon Augments
Best Heavy Bowgun for Each Element

Author

    Walkthrough Menu

    All rights reserved