Big Hammer? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Big Hammer? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Rhomphaia
06-05-06, 07:11 AM In an upcoming Dragonlance game, I have a fighter that is going to be my secondary character (in case my cleric bites it early) and the basic concept for the character is a guy who wields a big ol' two-handed hammer. Where might I find stats for such a weapon or what weapon might be considered equivilent to such a smackin' stick?
Sennet
06-05-06, 07:43 AM That would be the Maul from Complete Warrior, I'd think.
You can use it 2-handed as a martial weapon, and it's the biggest hammer I know of (except the Double hammer, which is a double-weapon ;) )
Holy Warrior
06-05-06, 08:09 AM Or you just take a warhammer and change its size to Large. That way the hammer does 1d12 damage instead of 1d10 of the Maul, but it is, of course, 2-handed... :D
Evil Trick I did that with a character I once played.
Leilond
06-05-06, 08:12 AM Or you just take a warhammer and change its size to Large. That way the hammer does 1d12 damage instead of 1d10 of the Maul, but it is, of course, 2-handed... :D
Evil Trick I did that with a character I once played.
Totally agree
This "two handed warhammer" can be created using the same difference between "battle axe" and "two handed axe" without unbalancing anything too much.
Sunrider
06-05-06, 08:27 AM If you don't plan on taking Exotic Weapon Master and Uncanny Blow, there's the Goliath Greathammer (RoS).

If you do plan on taking EWM and Uncanny Blow, there's the Warmace.

If you do plan on taking EWM and Uncanny Blow, and don't care about AC, there's the Warmace (CW).

If you can't afford to spend a feat on EWP, there's the Maul (CW) or Heavy Flail (PHB).

Screw the fluff text - describe whichever weapon you choose as a 'big, two-handed hammer'.
Rhomphaia
06-05-06, 08:30 AM Thanks for all the replies.

I was thinking about the maul, but the 1d10 to damage was a little less than what I was looking for. Anyway, I am just thinking of using the stats for a greataxe, but changing the damage type to bludgeoning and run that by my DM, seems appropriate for a big-ass hammer of that magnitude. If that proves overpowered, I think I can come up with something.
jaelis
06-05-06, 12:03 PM Just one thing, in the PHB II they have some pretty sweet feats for bludgeoning weapons. I think they are balanced for the existing weapons, but would be a bit strong for something like a greathammer. If you aren't using those feats, then a 1d12/x3 2H hammer is fine.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Rhomphaia 06-05-06, 07:11 AM	In an upcoming Dragonlance game, I have a fighter that is going to be my secondary character (in case my cleric bites it early) and the basic concept for the character is a guy who wields a big ol' two-handed hammer. Where might I find stats for such a weapon or what weapon might be considered equivilent to such a smackin' stick?
Sennet 06-05-06, 07:43 AM	That would be the Maul from Complete Warrior, I'd think. You can use it 2-handed as a martial weapon, and it's the biggest hammer I know of (except the Double hammer, which is a double-weapon ;) )
Holy Warrior 06-05-06, 08:09 AM	Or you just take a warhammer and change its size to Large. That way the hammer does 1d12 damage instead of 1d10 of the Maul, but it is, of course, 2-handed... :D Evil Trick I did that with a character I once played.
Leilond 06-05-06, 08:12 AM	Or you just take a warhammer and change its size to Large. That way the hammer does 1d12 damage instead of 1d10 of the Maul, but it is, of course, 2-handed... :D Evil Trick I did that with a character I once played. Totally agree This "two handed warhammer" can be created using the same difference between "battle axe" and "two handed axe" without unbalancing anything too much.
Sunrider 06-05-06, 08:27 AM	If you don't plan on taking Exotic Weapon Master and Uncanny Blow, there's the Goliath Greathammer (RoS). If you do plan on taking EWM and Uncanny Blow, there's the Warmace. If you do plan on taking EWM and Uncanny Blow, and don't care about AC, there's the Warmace (CW). If you can't afford to spend a feat on EWP, there's the Maul (CW) or Heavy Flail (PHB). Screw the fluff text - describe whichever weapon you choose as a 'big, two-handed hammer'.
Rhomphaia 06-05-06, 08:30 AM	Thanks for all the replies. I was thinking about the maul, but the 1d10 to damage was a little less than what I was looking for. Anyway, I am just thinking of using the stats for a greataxe, but changing the damage type to bludgeoning and run that by my DM, seems appropriate for a big-ass hammer of that magnitude. If that proves overpowered, I think I can come up with something.
jaelis 06-05-06, 12:03 PM	Just one thing, in the PHB II they have some pretty sweet feats for bludgeoning weapons. I think they are balanced for the existing weapons, but would be a bit strong for something like a greathammer. If you aren't using those feats, then a 1d12/x3 2H hammer is fine.