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Gnome hooked hammers were a type of two-handed martial hammer, specially designed by gnomes for use by members of their race.[2]

Description[]

Gnome hooked hammer had relatively short shafts, with a hammer on one end and a sharp-pointed hook (curved only slightly more than a pickaxe) on the other.[2] On average they weighed around 6 lb (2.7 kg).[1]

Weaponology[]

Due to their size, these hammers were well suitable for fights in cramped spaces.[3] The hooked end of these hammers could be utilized to trip opponents.[2]

Notable Users[]

  • Nadul DaRoni, a renowned gnomish inventor, was skilled in fighting with gnome hooked hammers.[4]
  • Svirfneblin often had familiarity with fighting with gnome hooked hammers.[5]
  • Thistle Thwom, a gnome cleric.[6]

Appendix[]

Appearances[]

Organized Play & Licensed Adventures

A Tale of Two Towers

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 117. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Jonathan Tweet, Monte Cook, Skip Williams (July 2003). Player's Handbook v.3.5. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 118. ISBN 0-7869-2886-7.
  3. Bruce R. Cordell, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, Jeff Quick (October 2003). Underdark. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 111. ISBN 0-7869-3053-5.
  4. Thomas M. Costa (2004-14-01). Nadul DaRoni. Realms Personalities. Wizards of the Coast. Archived from the original on 2004-02-04. Retrieved on 2016-08-05.
  5. Bruce R. Cordell, Gwendolyn F.M. Kestrel, Jeff Quick (October 2003). Underdark. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 19. ISBN 0-7869-3053-5.
  6. Bill Kerney (August 2001). A Tale of Two Towers. Living City (RPGA), pp. 24–26.
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