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'''Hammer of the Ancients''' is a [[Barbarian]] Tier 3 [[Barbarian_skillBarbarian_skills|skill]] unlocked at [[Clvl|character level]] 6, 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. 

Hammer of the Ancients benefits directly from the following [[trait]]s:* None known[[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs. * [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes. * [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.<br> Hammer of the Ancients may benefit from the following traits:* [[Frenzied Attacks]]: Increases the chance to deal critical strikes and increases critical strike damage when the Barbarian is wielding two weapons. * [[Thunderous Blows]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a two-handed weapon. * [[Beast Hunter]]: Damage bonus against Beasts.* [[Demonsbane]]: Damage bonus against Demons.* [[Just...Stay...Dead!]]: Damage bonus against Undead.* [[Massive Blow]]: You have a chance to hit all nearby targets with a single hit. Requires a two-handed weapon. * [[Pig Sticker]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a polearm, spears or when he throws weapons. * [[Die by the Sword]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding swords. * [[Axe Murderer]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding axes.* [[Brain Basher]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces.  '''Note:''' Traits will no doubt be revamped before game release.

'''Hammer of the Ancients''' was first seen in every when [[Diablo III game demo to date]] debuted at [[WWI 2008]]. At the time, and was iterated and moved, judging from the latest demo. The old Hammer of the Ancients skill was in tier at Tier II and on the [[Battlemaster Skill Tree]]; it dealt 100% weapon damage, an additional 2 physical damage and increased the damage of critical hits by 20% at rank one. [[Flux]] described using it at [[BlizzCon 2010]] (or maybe [[BlizzCon 2009]]) as:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian]

<blockquote>The impact zone seemed very smallBy [[BlizzCon 2009]], like this skill had gotten a single monster in radiussmall boost to all of its stats, which felt weirdand had been bumped up to Tier III. Like it should be called Snow Shovel Aside from the removal of the Ancients, with a narrowskill trees, blade-thin hitting endthis skill hasn't noticeably changed since then. As big [[Flux]] described using it at [[BlizzCon 2010]] (or maybe [[BlizzCon 2009]]) as the hammer was, it should have had a crushing impact, capable of hitting multiple enemies in the area:[http://diablo. Even basic Rank One Cleave did that, and with a much faster, more accurate, and less Fury-costly attackincgamers.<com/blockquote>blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian]

<!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-<gallery>Image:Diablo_III_Logocostly attack.jpg|Skill use 1</gallery>==Trivia==--blockquote>

You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 III screenshot and picture gallery:* [http://wwwdiablo.diiiincgamers.netcom/gallery/ Diablo 3 III screenshots and pictures]* [http://wwwdiablo.diiiincgamers.netcom/gallery/showgallerysearch.php?keywords=Hammer+of+Ancients&cat=all&si=Hammer_of_the_Ancients '''Hammer of the Ancients-''' specific gallery contents]

* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]