Hammer of the Ancients - Revision history

Elly: /* Skill Rune Effects */

2017-11-04T21:55:05Z

‎Skill Rune Effects

Elly at 02:17, 3 November 2017

2017-11-03T02:17:39Z

Elly: /* Skill Rune Effects */

2017-11-03T02:16:18Z

‎Skill Rune Effects

Flux at 01:36, 11 September 2012

2012-09-11T01:36:03Z

Flux at 01:35, 11 September 2012

2012-09-11T01:35:31Z

MrFrye: new skill rune table

2012-05-12T22:35:06Z

new skill rune table

MrFrye: beta patch 15 update

2012-04-19T16:41:34Z

beta patch 15 update

MrFrye at 02:13, 3 March 2012

2012-03-03T02:13:59Z

MrFrye: skill effects switched to DB link

2012-03-02T17:50:32Z

skill effects switched to DB link

MrFrye at 17:20, 19 September 2011

2011-09-19T17:20:47Z

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 The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Hammer of the Ancients rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
 <table>
 <tr>
 <th>Icon</th>
-<th>Name (Hover over for latest stats)</th>
+<th>Name</th>
 <th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
 </tr>
-<tr id="">
+<tr id="onslaught">
 <td>[[File:runeb.png]]</td>
 <td class="name">
-[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#b+ Rolling Thunder]</td>
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#b+ (Stats)]</td>
 <td>7</td>
 </tr>
-<tr id="">
+<tr id="frostbite">
 <td>[[File:runec.png]]</td>
 <td class="name">
-[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#c+ The Devil's Anvil]</td>
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#c+ (Stats)]</td>
 <td>27</td>
 </tr>
-<tr id="">
+<tr id="instigation">
-<td>[[File:runee.png]]</td>
+<td>[[File:runed.png]]</td>
 <td class="name">
-[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#e+ Thunderstrike]</td>
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#d+ (Stats)]</td>
-<td>39</td>
+<td>53</td>
 </tr>
-<tr id="">
+<tr id="pulverize">
-<td>[[File:runed.png]]</td>
+<td>[[File:runee.png]]</td>
 <td class="name">
-[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#d+ Birthright]</td>
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients#e+ (Stats)]</td>
-<td>53</td>
+<td>39</td>
 </tr>
 </table>

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	[[File:Hammer-of-the-ancients1.JPG\|thumb\|400px\|Hammer of the Ancients closeup.]]This skill creates a mystic hammer which the Barbarian smashes down overhead in a melee attack that deals big damage to all targets in a small area. It costs Fury and thus can not be used indefinitely, but the huge damage to one or a few targets can make it a useful support skill.		[[File:Hammer-of-the-ancients1.JPG\|thumb\|400px\|Hammer of the Ancients closeup.]]This skill creates a mystic hammer which the Barbarian smashes down overhead in a melee attack that deals big damage to all targets in a small area. It costs Fury and thus can not be used indefinitely, but the huge damage to one or a few targets can make it a useful support skill.
		+
		+	<strong>[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/hammer-of-the-ancients Hover for latest stats]</strong>

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 The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Hammer of the Ancients rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
-{{skill description header}}
+<table>
 ==Skill Design==

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−	~~<br><br><br>__TOC__~~
	==Post-Release Changes==		==Post-Release Changes==
	[[Patch 1.0.4]] buffed the base skill and added additional improvements to two of the rune effects as well:		[[Patch 1.0.4]] buffed the base skill and added additional improvements to two of the rune effects as well:

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 [[File:IconHammerOfTheAncients.png|left]]
-'''Hammer of the Ancients''' is a Secondary [[Barbarian skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 2, which causes a big 2-handed hammer to appear in the Barbarian's hands, with which he smacks an enemy for increased weapon damage.
+'''Hammer of the Ancients''' is a [[Fury]]-spending Secondary [[Barbarian skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 2.
 <br><br><br>__TOC__
-==Background==
+==Post-Release Changes==
-[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|Hammer of the Ancients in action.]]
+[[Patch 1.0.4]] buffed the base skill and added additional improvements to two of the rune effects as well:
-The Barbarian calls for aid from his ancestors, and they respond by lending him this huge hammer.
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 ==Skill Design==
-[[Image:Barb-hammer-ancients1.jpg|thumb|Say hello to my little friend...]]
+[[Image:Barb-hammer-ancients1.jpg|thumb|300px|Early graphical version.]]
 This is a really fun [[skill]] to use, and is very powerful. The increased chance to critically hit is assumed to increase the Hammer of the Ancients critical chance, instead of normal melee hits. It's a huge attack, and hits quickly, but the Barbarian takes a second to recover after the strike, leaving him vulnerable to nearby enemies. This looks like a skill that's best used against single large targets, rather than while swarmed. It's not clear if the strike will hit multiple enemies, or just the targeted enemy.
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 <blockquote>''The impact zone seemed very small, like a single monster in radius, which felt weird. Like it should be called Snow Shovel of the Ancients, with a narrow, blade-thin hitting end. As big as the hammer was, it should have had a crushing impact, capable of hitting multiple enemies in the area. Even basic Rank One Cleave did that, and with a much faster, more accurate, and less Fury-costly attack.</blockquote>
-Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], allowing the skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Hammer of the Ancients became a level 2 skill.
+[[File:Hammer-of-the-ancients3.jpg|thumb|350px|Hammering some Fallen.]]Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], allowing the skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Hammer of the Ancients became a level 2 skill.
 ===Beta===
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 * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Hammer+of+Ancients&cat=all '''Hammer of the Ancients''' specific gallery contents]
 <gallery>
-Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Skill use 1
+File:Hammer-of-the-ancients2.jpg|Hammer time in the desert.
 </gallery>
--->
 ==References==
 * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]
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 * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8007726&postcount=1 Silva's Barbarian Runestone Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
 * [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/ Barbarian Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site

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 The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Hammer of the Ancients rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
 <skill class="Barbarian">Hammer of the Ancients</skill>
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-{{Skill navbox Diablo III|Barbarian|Secondary}}
+{{Skill navbox Diablo III|Barbarian|secondary}}
 [[category:Barbarian skills]]
 [[category:Active skills]]

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 <br><br><br>__TOC__
 ==Background==
-[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Hammer of the Ancients in action]]
+[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Hammer of the Ancients in action.]]
 The Barbarian calls for aid from his ancestors, and they respond by lending him this huge hammer.
-==Skill Effects==
+==Skillrune Effects==
 The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Hammer of the Ancients rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.

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 {{Active skills header}}
 {{Barbarian Skill Hammer of the Ancients}}
 {{Barbarian_Skillrune_Smash}}
 {{Barbarian_Skillrune_Rolling Thunder}}
 {{Barbarian_Skillrune_The Devil's Anvil}}
 {{center|Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.}}
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 ==Synergies==
-The following [[Barbarian passive]] always provides a benefit to Hammer of the Ancients:
+The following [[Barbarian passives]] provide a benefit to Hammer of the Ancients, runed or not:
-* [[Bloodthirst]] - The [[Barbarian]] gains life based on the amount of damage he deals, in a traditional [[leech]]-skill.
+* [[Bloodthirst]] - The [[Barbarian]] gains life based on the amount of damage he deals always.
 * [[Weapons Master]] - Provides a damage bonus when the [[Barbarian]] is wielding a [[sword]] or [[dagger]].
 * [[Berserker Rage]] - Inflicts additional damage while the [[Barbarian]] is at maximum [[Fury]].