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'''Hammer of the Ancients''' is a Fury Spending 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 % of weapon damage.
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==Background==
[[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Bash 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==
The following is a very quick listsummary. See the [[Hammer of the Ancients rune effects]] page for a more thorough summary description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
<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]], and Hammer of the Ancients became a level 2 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Hammer of the Ancients was classified as a Secondary skill (but stayed at level 2).
