Summary
Warhammers are versatile melee weapons inBaldur’s Gate 3, which means players can opt to wield them in one hand or two. Wielding with just one hand means players can also make use ofthe best shields in the gameat the cost of losing some damage. They also require characters to have Martial Weapon Proficiency.
These deadly weapons deal Bludgeoning damage, based on a character’s Strength modifier, and while the best Warhammers inBaldur’s Gate 3have unique skills and effects, all come with at least three basic actions. These areBackbreaker,Concussive Smash, andWeakening Strike. The Backbreaker action in particular is rather strong as it can knock enemies prone, making them extremely vulnerable and limiting their offensive capabilities.
Updated July 13, 2025 by Joe Grantham:Baldur’s Gate 3 is a huge game with a ton of depth, and understanding all the weapon types is no easy feat. As such, this list has been updated to more clearly detail the best warhammers in BG3, with all of their stats and weapon skills clearly listed. It is also important that players know where they can find these weapons, although given the strength of the absolute best, many are only available in Act 3 or the latter stages of Act 2.
Uncommon
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TheWarhammer +1is simply a magically enhanced version of the standard Warhammer, giving it 1 bonus damage, and a +1 to Attack Rolls, which means it is slightly more likely to hit enemies rather thanmissing and thus wasting a turn.
While it isn’t a weapon players will want to hold onto for too long, with many objectively superior alternatives below, it is still a decent option early on. Players can purchase the Warhammer +1 from many of the merchants around the map while they are still at a low level.
Impulse Blast:Knocks nearby creatures Prone after killing a target or landing a Critical Hit.
TheIntransigent Warhammeris an interesting weapon as it has no more than the base damage of all warhammers. However, it does have a fantastic passive ability that provides lots of Crowd Control when killing targets or landing Critical Hits. In large fights with lots of enemies, this effect will come into use time and time again.
The weapon can be found inside a chest on a Duergar boat in Ebon Lake, whileon the way to the Grymforge.
Rare
Despite appearing to be a silly weapon, theClown Hammerisn’t too bad, although it certainly can backfire. With a Weapon Enchantment +2, it has surprisingly good damage and will successfully hit enemies more often than not. The interesting part, however, is the Grim Irony passive as it can instill fits of laughter in both the target and the attacker after scoring a crit. This will essentially render the character useless for a turn as they roll around on the floor laughing.
The Clown Hammer naturally belongs to a clown, and players can find Dribbles at theCircus of the Last Daysright at the start of Act 3 in Rivington. Interestingly, if a player gets their face painted at the circus, they will become immune to the negative effects of this weapon, at least until it washes off.
There isn’t too much special about theWarhammer +2, which is an enchanted version of the basic warhammer with more damage and an additional +2 to Attack Rolls, which means players should hit more often. Nevertheless, these simple stats put it above a few other warhammers with weak effects and damage.
TheWarhammer +2can be looted from a member of the Flaming Fist, Gauntlet Edwynna, who is found at the South Span Checkpoint in Rivington during Act 3.
Absolute Power:A surge of Divine energy accompanies the swing. It deals an additional 1d6 Force damage and possibly pushes the target back.
While theFaithbreakeris nothing special in terms of damage, with just a +1 Weapon Enchantment, it does have a fantastic Weapon Action, Absolute Power, which can be used once per Short Rest.
TheFaithbreakercan befound in the Shattered Sanctum, where it is dropped by Dror Ragzlin. The fact that it can be found so early in the game, does give it an advantage over stronger warhammers that are often found in Act 3.
Very Rare
In the hands of most characters, theDwarven Throweris an average warhammer, but as its name suggests, it is really meant for Dwarfs. In particular, Dwarven characters who are great at throwing, such as members ofthe Barbarian class, can take advantage of the major upsides of this weapon.
When throwing this warhammer against larger enemies, serious damage can be dealt with the bonus of having it return thanks to the Homing Weapon effect. TheDwarven Throwercan be purchased from the trader Ferg Drogher in Rivington.
TheCharge-Bound Warhammeris one of the best warhammers inBG3, but only if players are a Warlock or an Eldritch Knight (a Fighter Subclass). This is because, for its magical effects to work, the weapon must be bound. If it is bound, players will deal up to 7 more damage on hits, which themselves are more likely with an additional bonus to Attack Rolls.
While Warlocks will acquire the weapon as part of their pact, Eldritch Knights must buy the Charge-Bound Warhammer from Dammon at the Last Light Inn. The fact that it can be found so early in Act 2 certainly raises the effectiveness of this versatile weapon.
Ketheric’s Warhammeris one of the best in the game thanks to the bonus Psychic damage that it inflicts. However, surprisingly for a weapon that belongs to one ofthe main villains ofBaldur’s Gate 3, it has no other special effects.
Players who fancy getting their hands on this weapon will have to wait until Act 3 when they can find it on Ketheric Thorm after Ketheric is defeated in the Mindflayer Colony.
Legendary
While theOrphic Hammeris a Legendary weapon, it does fall short in comparison to other weapons of this rarity and isn’t even the best warhammer in terms of damage. The Weapon Enchantment +3, however, is always going to be useful as it makes attacks more likely to hit, as well as providing more damage.
What players lack in damage with this weapon is made up for in resistance against spells.If players want to find this Legendary weapon, they will have tosign Raphael’s Contractto get the hammer in exchange for the Crown controlling the Absolute. Alternatively, they can find it in the House of Hope and steal the hammer from Raphael.
Despite being just a Rare weapon, theHammer of the Justis arguably the best warhammer inBG3thanks to its incredible damage. Furthermore, if players even find themselves in combat versus Fiends or the Undead, they will end up doing even more damage.
To find theHammer of the Justand start slaying the wicked,players must first reach Act 3of the game. If they can then locate the Stormshore Tabernacle in the Lower City, it can be found in the basement inside the Offerings to Tyr chest.
