Paladin's Hammer



Paladin's Hammer is a Hardmode, post-Plantera boomerang with high velocity and knockback but low range. It has a /  chance to be dropped from Paladins in post-Plantera Dungeon areas with Brick background walls.

Tips

 * The infinite piercing of Paladin's Hammer makes it very effective against multi-segmented enemies, which it can strike multiple times in one pass. It is similarly effective against enemies that fire destructible projectiles, because the hammer can destroy the projectile and damage the caster in one swing.
 * It has similar damage as the Possessed Hatchet. The main differences are that the Paladin's Hammer can pierce, is somewhat faster, does not home in on enemies, and has a lot more knockback.
 * With autoswing enabled by accessories and melee boosting gear, this weapon can become highly powerful, possibly dealing a higher than the Terra Blade.
 * Due to its high speed, this weapon is effective for clearing the Cobwebs out of a Spider Cave while simultaneously removing or severely damaging any enemies in the vicinity.

Trivia

 * The hammer is a common choice of weapon for paladins in many fantasy games, though they are not often thrown.
 * The hammer's throwing function is similar to, the magical hammer wielded by Norse god , which would return to his hand after being thrown.
 * This is the only hammer in the game that has no function as a tool, but still activates the "Stop! Hammer Time!" achievement.
 * Unlike the projectile thrown by the Paladin, this weapon cannot pass through blocks.

History
Marteau de paladin 성기사의 망치 圣骑士锤