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For those that might just be starting out with Hammers here are a few tips that I have noticed during my use of this high damage weapon. When trying to inflict Poison or Paralysis, there are no hammers that cause sleep, the spin attack is a good way to go. You get, I believe, up to four spin hits which can then be followed up with a "Golf Swing" attack. Also if timed properly the Golf Swing can KO the monster after a few hits. If you are using an Element based weapon and are only trying for the KO with hits to the head I've found that quick 1 or 2 charge level lunge attacks to the head are the best way to go. Watch out for the rest of your team though as these attacks can and will send them rolling backwards away from the monster. Not game breaking but definitely annoying if reapeatedly done. Also be sure to check out the Monster Hunter 3 Damage Formula article for more info on just how powerful each hammer strike actually is. Good Luck. Vebnstuff 18:55, October 5, 2010 (UTC)