"Never tell a Hammerer that it's the hammer doing all the work. They have views on that sort of nonsense... the kind of views that also involve your kneecaps..."
- Sveltbar, Veteran Ironbreaker
"Take a rock, say as tall as a dwarf, and roll it down a mountain side. Now imagine it with a beard and a hammer, and you've almost got the idea of a Hammerer."
- Johondor, Dwarf Storyteller
When it comes to heavy blunt objects size matters, and that thought is the driving force behind the Hammerer's choice of weapons. His job is to bash things good and solid, and in keeping with a Dwarf's nature he's selected the best tool for the job: the great hammer. With weapon firmly in hand there are few more deadly melee opponents to be found on any field of battle, and fewer still that can hope to match the Hammerer's combination of skill, tenacity, and sheer momentum. Though he is not so well protected as the more defensive Ironbreaker, this limitation is offset by the killing power he wields.
The Hammerer is aptly named on account of his owning a very, very big hammer. While some will tell you that it's size that matters, any Dwarf will tell you it's how you swing it that really counts. When a Hammerer gets going there's just no stopping him, and the longer the fight lasts the stronger and faster he becomes. Momentum builds as the Hammerer attacks, and as it accumulates he can strike stronger and stronger blows. However, his most powerful blows can start to slow him down, reducing his momentum upon impact. For the Hammer, the devastating power of these blows makes this loss of momentum a price worth paying. As long as there are more foes to fight, he can begin to build up his momentum again.
As a Hammerer your job is relatively simple: Hit things hard! Your strength will grow the longer the fight runs, so your best tactics put you in battle quickly and focus on dropping a single foe. However, it's important that you plan ahead within the fight. When your enemy falls to your hammer you must keep your momentum going or risk losing it. This means you must always be on the lookout for another target to engage even as you break out of your current fight. Playing a Hammerer is straightforward but challenging – place the right blows at the right time on the right target and you will emerge victorious.
A Hammerer can be a deadly and daunting foe, but as with any enemy he has his vulnerabilities. Being a Dwarf, he is tough and reasonably well armored. However, his primary concern is offense which presents you with the option of matching it with the same. Deploying a tank against him may also be a good choice, especially one whose specialization will help avoid the Hammerer's powerful but deliberate attacks. In either case, you must try to break the Hammerer's momentum through cleaver tactics and agile movement or he will tear your group members apart one after another.
- Well armored in medium weight armor (decorated with dwarfen motifs)
- Wears imposing and elaborate open face helms (with continuing dwarfen motifs)
- Wields a massive great hammer (powerfully designed and decorated)
