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|portrait= Barb-hammer-ancients1.jpg

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|name= Hammer of the Ancients

|user= Barbarian

|description= A massive attack that deals X% weapon damage plus an additional Y physical damage, and has a Z% increased chance to critically hit

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The Barbarian calls for aid from his ancestors, and they respond by lending him this huge hammer.

Hammer of the Ancients benefits directly from the following [[trait]]s:

* [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.

* [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes.

* [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.

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.

* [[Brain Basher]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces.

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==References==

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