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Hammer of the Ancients Barbarian

S-TierSeason 5Boss Killer

The ultimate boss killer. Hammer of the Ancients deals massive single-hit damage with Fury stacking. Walking Arsenal provides a huge damage multiplier through weapon swapping.

Ratings

PvE
PvP

Core Skills

Hammer of the AncientsLunging StrikeRallying CryWar Cry

Key Passives

Walking ArsenalUnbridled RageHeavy Handed

Best Aspects

  • Aspect of Ancestral Force
  • Aspect of Limitless Rage
  • Aspect of Echoing Fury

Unique Items

  • The Grandfather
  • Rage of Harrogath
  • Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty

Strengths

  • +Highest single-hit damage in the game
  • +Excellent boss killer
  • +Simple rotation
  • +Strong Overpower scaling

Weaknesses

  • -Slow attack speed
  • -Poor mobility
  • -Relies on Fury management
  • -Weak against spread-out enemies

Tips & Tricks

  • 1Stack Fury to maximum before unleashing HotA for peak damage with Limitless Rage.
  • 2Swap to a two-handed mace for the natural Overpower bonus before each HotA hit.
  • 3Position yourself in the center of packs so Ancestral Force shockwaves hit everything.
  • 4Use War Cry immediately before a boss phase for the Berserking damage window.