A weapon that players often form an attachment to in Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a hammer, as it is one of the best weapons in the game. The way it combines speed with attack damage is enviable, especially for the Ukonvasara, not to mention that Eivor looks amazing doing it. It might be your weapon of choice or one you are considering using, which is why it is a good idea to see all of the options available to you.
There are five hammers for you to choose from, and not all are created equal. Some can be found in the game while others must be bought, but at the end of the day, you are guaranteed to find at least one hammer to enjoy. One thing to keep in mind is that your stats will differ depending upon your skill tree!
Updated May 29, 2021 by Rebecca O'Neill: The most recent big change to come to Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the addition of its first DLC called Wrath of the Druids. It is set in Ireland and takes you on a new adventure with Eivor, as you investigate the strange happenings of this land. There is also a trading system that was added, as well as a few new weapons.
Unfortunately, no hammers were made for this DLC, but it doesn't matter as the lineup is already so strong for this weapon. You can't go wrong with a hammer in your hand, but make sure you have the best one to fight your enemies with when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
5 War Hammer
The War Hammer is only a Fine Hammer, and it is one of the first weapons you can attain in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. You can find it in Rygjafylke, Norway at a location called Marauder's Den, which is in the southwest corner of the map. You can locate the chest on a hanging platform, which is fairly easy to reach, even for beginners to the series.
This hammer's stats are not great, but for early in the game, it is not bad seeing as you don't have much to choose from. It's just not recommended you use it to take down the toughest legendary animals. The perk does make it worth it as it increases your heavy damage for 20 seconds after completing a heavy finisher.
Stats
- Attack: 49
- Speed: 51
- Stun: 69
- Crit-Pre: 58
- Weight: 12
4 Blacksmith's Hammer
When you travel to Lunden this piece of gear will become available to you, and you won't regret seeking it out. It can be found in Bodilsburg Garrison on the east side of the city, but you must attain a key to unlock the chest. The chest is inside of an old church and you have to head to the second floor in order to reach the attic where this chest is hiding.
The stun potential of this weapon is why so many players crave to have it in their possession. The perk this gives to its users is that a heavy critical hit guarantees that enemies will be knocked on the ground.
Stats
- Attack: 71
- Speed: 44
- Stun: 109
- Crit-Pre: 68
- Weight: 11
3 Mournful Cry
You will want to save up your opals or purchase some Helix Credits if you decide you want to try out this mythical hammer that is one of the best weapons in the game. It will cost you 120 opals, so it is worth your while to do some side quests or take a few of Reda's contracts in order to stack up so you can afford it when it's finally in stock.
It is a bit heavier than some other hammers in the game, but it is the perk it has which makes it so desirable. If you perform a critical hit it gives you a chance to poison your weapon and deal even more damage to your enemies rather than wasting an ability. Players love to use this when facing bosses in the game as it allows them to deal constant secondary damage to them through poison which slowly chips away at their health.
Stats
- Attack: 59
- Speed: 48
- Stun: 76
- Crit-Pre: 53
- Weight: 13
2 Mjolnir
Mjolnir is a weapon that is the final piece of Thor's Armor Set, so you know it has to be good due to its connection to Norse mythology. You have to collect all of the other pieces of the set first, which this guide explains how, and finish the story before you can attain this hammer. It is found in the northern part of Norway in a spot that is only accessible once all of these other conditions have been met.
It is by far the best hammer in the game, and if you plan on playing the future DLCs for this game then it is worth finding it. The perk it has gives every hit a chance to do stun damage to all nearby enemies, and it is guaranteed when performing a finisher.
Stats
- Attack: 112
- Speed: 44
- Stun: 151
- Crit-Pre: 87
- Weight: 10
1 Ukonvasara
This hammer can be bought using Helix Credits, and if you enjoy using hammers then you might consider doing this. It is one of the game's microtransactions, but it can also be acquired at Reda's shop, and players have been raving about the strength of this weapon.
The biggest thing about it is the perk it provides as it increases your heavy damage when dodging, which is great especially when paired with your best armor. This only lasts for 2.5 seconds, but if you use dodging as your primary combat strategy then this hammer is for you. It is not as strong as Mjolnir, but you can buy it at any point in the game, unlike the latter which can only be attained after you finish the story.
Stats
- Attack: 127
- Speed: 49
- Stun: 148
- Critical Chance: 83
- Weight: 12