A light hammer is a light, martial melee weapon of the hammer family that can be used as a ranged weapon.[2]
Description
The light hammer is a small sledge hammer, usually with a haft made of wood about one and a half feet long (45cm).[3] Later versions of this weapon added a pick on the back of the hammer head. An average light hammer costs 1gp and weighs 2lbs (0.9kg).[4]
Weaponology
Classified as a light weapon, the light hammer can be used while grappling. Some training is required to use this weapon, especially for throwing, therefore it is considered a martial weapon. Normal maximum range of a light hammer is 100ft (30m).[5]
Realmslore
Light hammers are favored by dwarves.[6]
Notable light hammers
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Other Editions
The 1st edition represents the light hammer (called just "hammer") as both a melee and hurled weapon.[7] The 2nd edition presents the "hammer" only as a missile weapon.[8]
Appendix
External links
War hammer article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford (2014). Player's Handbook 5th edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 149. ISBN 978-0-7869-6560-1.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), p. 38. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ Template:Cite book/Player's Handbook, 3.5 Edition
- ↑ Gary Gygax (1978). Players Handbook 1st edition. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 37, 38. ISBN 0-9356-9601-6.
- ↑ David "Zeb" Cook (August 1989). Player's Handbook (2nd edition). (TSR, Inc.), p. 69. ISBN 0-88038-716-5.