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{{Item
{{Infobox|item
|name = Magic Hammer
| image = [[File:TFH-Magic-Hammer.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:MagicHammer.png]]<br />''Image from [[A Link to the Past]]''
| caption =
|game = [[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]<br />[[A Link to the Past]]<br />[[Ocarina of Time]]<br />[[Wind Waker]]<br />[[Phantom Hourglass]]<br />[[The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords_Adventures|Four Swords Adventure]]<br />
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''
|location = [[Death Mountain]]<br />[[Dark Palace]]<br />[[Fire Temple]]<br />[[Foresaken Fortress]]<br />[[Mutoh's Temple]]<br />
| location = '''''A Link to the Past'''''<br/>[[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]]<br/>'''''Ancient Stone Tablets'''''<br/>[[Level 3 (Ancient Stone Tablets)|Level 3]]
| related = [[Hammer]]<br/>[[Nice Hammer]]
}}
}}
The Magic Hammer is infamous for reappearing, but it always seemed to have a different name. It was trusty and despite its name never actually used any magic.  
{{Quote|Magic Hammer:<br/>Using the Magic Hammer, Link can drive stakes down into the ground. He can use it to pound on other things, too--like enemies! The Magic Hammer can deliver a powerful blow.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}}


The '''Magic Hammer''' is a type of [[Hammer]] that appears in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Although the word "magic" is in the title, it does not use up any magic from [[Link]]'s Magic Meter in either game. The Magic Hammer is used in solving many puzzles and can be used to attack or sometimes stun enemies.


== Uses ==
==''A Link to the Past''==
{{Quote|A Powerful Blow<br/>There are plenty of enemies who can be destroyed by using the Magic Hammer. The only drawback to using it is its range of motion. It's very short.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}}
The Magic Hammer first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. It is found in the [[Dark Palace (A Link to the Past)|Dark Palace]] and can be used to help defeat that dungeon's boss, the [[Helmasaur King]]. It is useful for defeating enemies, flipping them over by pounding it on the floor, or penetrating their shells with direct hits. It also works for whacking down "[[mole]] heads" and flattening other various things blocking Link's path, such as certain stakes. Its main limitation is its short range.


It is first called the Magic Hammer in [[A Link to the Past]]. It is found in the [[Dark Palace]] and can be used to help defeat that level's boss, the [[Helmasaur King]]. It is useful for killing enemies, flipping them over by pounding it on the floor, or penetrating their shells with direct hits. It also works for whacking down "mole heads" and flattening other various things blocking Link's path, such as certain fence posts. Its main limitation is it's short range.
==''Ancient Stone Tablets''==
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==''Four Swords Adventures''==
The Magic Hammer appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' and can be obtained from item podiums in various stages. It can flatten pegs or [[Mole]]s. The Links can charge it up to cause a vibration that will shake anything nearby, causing [[Bomb Flower]]s to explode and stunning most enemies. Leveling it up at a [[Great Fairy Fountain]] will make the shockwave even wider.{{Ref|FSA|1562|In-Game Description}}


== Aliases and Appearances ==  
==''Tri Force Heroes''==
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There were many names for this hammer since it appeared in a plethora of the games.
==Gallery==
These names include:  
<gallery>
 
File:Magic Hammer - LTTP art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
'''Hammer'''
File:MagicHammer-ALttP-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''A Link to the Past''
 
File:Magic-Hammer.png|Inventory icon from ''A Link to the Past''
{{Main| Hammer}}
File:Magic Hammer Chest ALTTP.png|Screenshot of Link acquiring the Magic Hammer from ''A Link to the Past''
* ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'': Was found in the Zany [[Death Mountain]] Maze and were used for smashing various over-world boulders.
File:Lttp_hammer_maze.jpg|Navigating the Maze in the Dark Palace
 
File:Link_hammer.gif‎|Sprite of Link using the Magic Hammer from ''A Link to the Past''
*''[[Phantom Hourglass]]'': Was found in [[Mutoh's Temple]] and was a big aid for link as he proceeded to beat down Eox.
File:FSA Magic Hammer Sprite.png|The Magic Hammer's sprite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''
</gallery>


'''Magic Hammer'''
{{References}}
 
* ''[[A Link to the Past]]'': Found in the[[ Dark Palace]], this was required to pass the second [[Crystal]] needed to beat [[Ganon]].
* ''[[The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords_Adventures|Four Swords Adventure]]'': The Hammer was not found anywhere specifically, but it was place randomly for the adventurers to pick up on their adventures. [[Dark Link]] also uses this hammer to send the links into unavoidable dazes.
 
'''Megaton Hammer'''
 
{{Main|Megaton Hammer}}
''[[The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time|Ocarina of Time]]'': Placed in the [[Fire Temple]], it was used to beat the Fire Dragon [[Volvagia]]. [[Darunia]] was concerned about not having it when he went to go fight Volvagia himself, but eventually Link was able to find it and beat Volvagia.
 
'''Skull Hammer'''
 
{{Main|Skull Hammer}}
* ''[[Wind Waker]]'': It is obtained by returning to the [[Forsaken Fortress]] and defeating [[Phantom Ganon]]. Having the Hammer aided in knocking off the [[Helmaroc King]]s Mask. It could also act as a shield using the blocking ability. [[Miniblins]] also had a... different effect while attacking with it.
 
==Gallery==
<onlyinclude>{{Gallery|size=80|pad=5|}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=MagicHammer.png|caption= From [[A Link to the Past]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=139.png|caption= From [[A Link to the Past]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Lttp_hammer_maze.jpg|caption= Navigating the Maze in the [[Dark Palace]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Inventory_hammer.gif‎|caption= From [[A Link to the Past]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Link_hammer.gif‎|caption= From [[A Link to the Past]]}}
{{Gallery/Bottom}}</onlyinclude>


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{{Listbox|A Link to the Past Items}}
{{Listbox|Ancient Stone Tablets Items}}
{{Listbox|Four Swords Adventures Items}}


{{Cat|A Link to the Past Items}}
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Items}}
{{Cat|Ancient Stone Tablets Items}}
{{Cat|Four Swords Adventures Items}}
{{Cat|Tri Force Heroes Items}}

Revision as of 06:51, September 29, 2023

Magic Hammer

"Magic Hammer:
Using the Magic Hammer, Link can drive stakes down into the ground. He can use it to pound on other things, too--like enemies! The Magic Hammer can deliver a powerful blow.
"

The Magic Hammer is a type of Hammer that appears in The Legend of Zelda series. Although the word "magic" is in the title, it does not use up any magic from Link's Magic Meter in either game. The Magic Hammer is used in solving many puzzles and can be used to attack or sometimes stun enemies.

A Link to the Past

"A Powerful Blow
There are plenty of enemies who can be destroyed by using the Magic Hammer. The only drawback to using it is its range of motion. It's very short.
"

The Magic Hammer first appears in A Link to the Past. It is found in the Dark Palace and can be used to help defeat that dungeon's boss, the Helmasaur King. It is useful for defeating enemies, flipping them over by pounding it on the floor, or penetrating their shells with direct hits. It also works for whacking down "mole heads" and flattening other various things blocking Link's path, such as certain stakes. Its main limitation is its short range.

Ancient Stone Tablets

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Four Swords Adventures

The Magic Hammer appears in Four Swords Adventures and can be obtained from item podiums in various stages. It can flatten pegs or Moles. The Links can charge it up to cause a vibration that will shake anything nearby, causing Bomb Flowers to explode and stunning most enemies. Leveling it up at a Great Fairy Fountain will make the shockwave even wider.[1]

Tri Force Heroes

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Gallery

References

  1. "You got a level 2 Magic Hammer! Its impact shockwave is even bigger now! How far does it go?!?" — In-Game Description, Four Swords Adventures.