Stats
| Type | Tool |
|---|---|
| Rarity | White |
| Damage | 8 melee |
| Knockback | 5.5 |
| Critical strike chance | 4% |
| Use time | 29 (Average) |
| Hammer power | 43% |
| Buy price | 24 silver |
| Sell price | 4 silver 80 copper |
Crafted from
| Makes | Ingredients | At |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Hammer | 8 × Lead Bar, 3 × Any Wood | Iron Anvil |
Wall removal and chasm orb demolition
Fabricated from 8 Lead Bar units and 3 wood blocks at an Iron Anvil or Lead Anvil, the Lead Hammer provides 43% hammer power and useTime 29. It is utilized for tearing down background walls in underground cabins, shaping sloped blocks, and smashing Shadow Orbs or Crimson Hearts found within corruption or crimson chasms. It swiftly removes unwanted natural background walls, allowing players to establish validated housing in cavern outposts.
Structural shaping and tier power differences
With 43% hammer power, the Lead Hammer outclasses the Iron Hammer in hammering strength, while sitting just below the Silver Hammer. As with other early hammers, striking a Demon Altar will only damage the player. Reforging it to the Light modifier accelerates swing frequency, aiding players who need to quickly modify terrain blocks or clear walls during construction.
Trivia
- Provides 43% hammer power, exceeding its iron counterpart in hammering strength.
- Capable of smashing Shadow Orbs and Crimson Hearts located in world evil biomes.
