#REDIRECT '''Hammer of the Ancients''' is a tier III [[skill]] in the [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#]], which causes a big 2-handed hammer to appear in the Barbarian's hands, with which he smacks an enemy for increased % of weapon damage. ==Background=={{Skillbox|game= Diablo III<!-- |portrait= --><!-- |portrait-width= -->|active= Active|name= Hammer of the Ancients|ranks= 5|user= Barbarian|tree= Battlemaster|description= A massive attack that deals X% weapon damage plus an additional Y physical damage, and has a Z% increased chance to critically hit|type= Direct Damage|quantity= Instant|effect= Target|school= Physical|resource= Fury|cost= 1 Fury orb|cast-time= None|cooldown= None|synergies= None}}The Barbarian calls for aid from his ancestors, and they respond by lending him this huge hammer. ==Skill Design==This Skill is pure gold, allowing Battlemaster Barbarians to start almost every fight with at least 1 fury orb, causing the fight end before it starts, and if they survive the initial skill, then the increase in fury gain will make casting other skills a breeze. It is on a 30 second cooldown, but is completely fury free, probably being the only Fury free skill for the Barbarian (assumed). It is highly recommended that Barbarians of all builds should consider spending 5 points into it. However, the 25% increase in damage taken can become a problem, and may even result in unexpected deaths, so watch your health. ==Skill Rank Table==(legend (A) = Assumed) *Rank: 1/5**A massive attack that deals 175% weapon damage plus an additional 12 physical damage, and has a 25% increased chance to critically hit.**Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb *Rank: 2/5**A massive attack that deals 200% weapon damage plus an additional 18 physical damage, and has a 30% increased chance to critically hit. (A)**Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb *Rank: 3/5**A massive attack that deals 225% weapon damage plus an additional 24 physical damage, and has a 35% increased chance to critically hit. (A)**Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb *Rank: 4/5**A massive attack that deals 250% weapon damage plus an additional 30 physical damage, and has a 40% increased chance to critically hit. (A)**Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb *Rank: 5/5**A massive attack that deals 275% weapon damage plus an additional 36 physical damage, and has a 45% increased chance to critically hit. (A)**Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb [[Image:Barb-hammer-ancients1.jpg|thumb|right|Say hello to my little friend...]] ==Synergies==* None known. ==[[Rune|Skill Rune]]Effects==* None known. ==Development==''Hammer of the Ancients'' was seen in every Diablo 3 game demo to date, and was iterated and moved, judging from the latest demo. The old Hammer of the Ancients was in tier II and dealt 100% weapon damage, an additional 2 physical damage and increased the damage of critical hits by 20% at rank one.<!--<gallery>Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Skill use 1</gallery>==Trivia==--> ==Media==You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Hammer_of_the_Ancients Hammer of the Ancients-specific gallery contents] ==Related Articles==*[[Battlemaster Skill Tree]] ==References==* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats] {{Skill_navbox_battlemaster}}{{Skill_navbox}}
