Hammers in Monster Hunter represent the absolute best in the franchise when it comes to wrecking opponents, especially in Monster Hunter Rise. Despite their slow movement, Hammers in any Monster Hunter game have deliberately slow-moving combos that guarantee devastating damage to enemies they hit. Against some of the toughest enemies in Monster Hunter Rise, Hammers are a cut above the rest of weapon classes.

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However, with the many Hammer options available in Rise, it can become quite challenging choosing a Hammer that works for the player’s needs. Which Hammers are go-to options for players who want to give monsters a much-needed beating?

10 Rampage Hammer S

Looking more like a hulking mace than a simple hammer, the Rampage Hammer S definitely deserves the S-Ranking if only for its sheer scope. Its attack power of 210 might seem a bit smaller compared to other Hammers in the endgame, but it compensates well for its neutral build, making it great for trapping monsters. It doesn’t have any slots, but its lack of elements and affinities make it perfect for most encounters. Moreover, having multiple options for its Rampage Skills allows players to tailor-fit the weapon to their needs.

This weapon follows the upgrade path of the Rampage Hammer I, being the sixth and final iteration. To craft the Rampage Hammer S, players need the following:

• 50,000 Zenny
• 2 Apex Shockshell
• 1 Apex Blaze Sac
• 3 Defender Ticket 9

9 Huracan Hammer

Fans of the Rathalos will love the Huracan Hammer, which is built as though the Hunter is carrying the fiery monster’s head for a weapon. Appropriately, the Hammer also boasts Fire-based affinity. Its available Rampage Skills involve a +8 Attack boost, a +4 boost to Fire, or boosted damage against monsters weak against Fire with the final skill, Element Exploit. This makes the weapon a great tool for newcomers to pick up.

This Hammer is one of the upgrade paths of the Ore path, alongside the Red Bludgeon and the Leonid Starcrusher. Players can craft the Huracan Hammer with the following:

• 32,000 Zenny
• 6 Azure Rathalos Shard
• 4 Azure Rathalos Cortex
• 3 Azure Rathalos Fellwing
• 1 Rathalos Mantle

8 Despot’s Crackle

Players who love the Zinogre monster will appreciate the Despot’s Crackle, which looks as though a Hunter is carrying the head of the electrifying behemoth as a weapon. Built around its affinity for thunder, Despot’s Crackle possesses the Thunder element and 2 Slots. Among its Rampage Skills are +6 boost to Attack, +6 Thunder attack power, or advantage against aquatic monsters.

The Despot's Crackle follows the Usurper’s Thunder upgrade levels from the Ore path, with the weapon being the final stage Players can craft the Despot’s Crackle with the following items:

• 80,000 Zenny
• 5 Spirivtvein Solidbone
• 2 Zinogre Hardhorn
• 5 Zinogre Deathly Shocker
• 1 Large Elder Dragon Gem

7 Tigrex Hammer

The Tigrex Hammer appears as though Hunters can use it to claw their way through every obstacle, and this Hammer works exactly like that. Despite its low Affinity, the weapon makes up for it with interesting Rampage Skills. These include boosts to Attack and Affinity, as well as Brutal Strike, which offers the chance of increased damage when dealing a negative affinity attack.

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This weapon is the last upgrade level of the Striped Striker I path, following Striped Strike I and Striped Striker II. Players can craft the Tigrex Hammer with the following items:

• 56,000 Zenny
• 3 Chameleos Claw
• 1 Tigrex Maw
• 15 Tigrex+ points

6 Iron Devil’s Soul

Players who want to look like knights with large warhammers will appreciate the innate appeal of Iron Devil’s Soul, a giant hammer of pure bronze. Its Paralysis 17 status effect works well with its 1 Slot option. Its Rampage Skills let it work against aquatic monsters or boost affinity damage, or can boost paralysis effects with Paralysis Boost II.

This Hammer is the last level of the Devil Masher upgrade path, following the Devil Masher I and Devil Masher II. The Iron Devil’s Soul is crafted with the following:

• 30,000 Zenny
• 3 Golden Sludge
• 3 Firecell Stone
• 15 Monster+ points

5 Abominable Hammer

A fitting weapon for the Abominable Snowman, the Abominable Hammer is a vicious-looking ice hammer originating from the Yeti-like Goss Harag, explaining its Ice Element and its affinity. However, it makes up for this affinity with its slotting, as well as Rampage Skills that boosts its weak affinity strikes or boost affinity damage overall, or with Ice Boost III, offer enhanced ice damage. This makes it a good heavy-hitting weapon for most players, who will want to eliminate monsters quickly and efficiently.

This heavy-hitting weapon Yeti Hammer upgrade path, serving as its final upgrade following Yeti Hammer I, Yeti Hammer II, and Yeti Hammer III. The Abonimable Hammer is crafted with the following materials:

• 56,000 Zenny
• 3 Elder Dragon Bone
• 1 Goss Harag Bile
• 15 Goss Harag+ points

4 Phoenix Fury

Taken from the ever-present threat of an Anjanath strike, the Phoenix Fury packs the right kind of burn for Hunters who are willing to handle this kind of firepower. Its Fire Element and -20% Affinity can be quite an incentive for players, and its slotting is tempting for customization. In terms of Rampage Skills, it can boost weaker hits or affinity-based strikes. It can also enhance Fire Element damage with Fire Boost II.

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The Phoenix Fury serves as part of the Flaming Fury weapon path, being its last upgrade after Flaming Fury I and Flaming Fury II. Players can craft this hammer with the following:

• 42,000 Zenny
• 3 Rakna-Kadaki Glowgut
• 1 Anjanath Gem
• 15 Anjanath+ points

3 Mane Malice Rajang

The fierce horned Rajang resembles gigantic wild apes, making the Mane Malice Rajang quite a menacing weapon to hold. Despite its -10% Affinity, its Thunder Element and its slotting make it an interesting weapon of choice. For its Rampage Skills, it can give a hefty boost to Thunder damage or to affinity attacks. It can also boost attack power while at green or lower sharpness, thanks to Dulling Strike.

The Mane Malice Rajang is the only upgrade of the Mane Malice path. It can be crafted with the following:

• 80,000 Zenny
• 3 Temered Glimmerpelt
• 3 Rajang Hardhorn
• 7 Rajang Hardfang
• 3 Gold Raang Pelt

2 Diablos Tail

The Diablos wyvern remains one of the most popular monsters in the series, which makes the Diablos Tail one of the most coveted hammers out there. While it does have a low Affinity, its Thunder Element can be used for electrifying Thunder builds. Although lacking in slots, it does have Rampage Skills that can strengthen weaker strikes, boost overall defense, and offer a huge boost when attacking based on affinities.

Players can craft the Diablos Tail as an upgrade-only of the Diablos Hammer path, serving as its final iteration after the Diablos Hammer I and Diablos Hammer II. To do so, players will need:

• 1 Diablos Medulla
• 15 Diablos+ material
• 1 Vastrax Tail

1 Gargwa Hammer

Although a bit odd in appearance, the egg-shaped Gargwa Hammer is undoubtedly powerful, and derives its appearance from the flightless Gargwa. Despite its rather passive nature and its -30% Affinity, this weapon does make up for these drawbacks with balanced Elemental attributes and slotting. Not to mention, its Rampage Skills offer advantages against aquatic monsters with Anti-Aquatic Species, boosts against flying monsters with Anti-Aerial Species, and boosted damage when taking on wyverns with Dragon Exploit.

The Gargwa Hammer serves as the last upgrade path of the Egg Hammer, following Egg Hammer I and Egg Hammer II. Players can craft this powerful Hammer with the following items:

• 33,000 Zenny
• 1 High Commendation
• 1 Silver Egg
• 2 Bird Wyvern Gem

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