MercenaryPvEOfficialUp to DateRecommended Beginner Setup — Hammer
Bellring Games' official beginner-friendly Mercenary setup: Skullcrusher and Earthshaker backed by Hammer of Convergence, Unstoppable, and Relentless Advance talents.
SkillsHammer
Weapon Skills
Basic
Assault HammerLift the hammer then smash the ground, dealing Physical Damage. Hold to perform a Lv.1 charge — Gain Super Armor and dash forward a considerable distance.
Power HammerPress the button to unleash Light Strikes, chaining up to 3 hits for damage. Hold the button to charge during this period.
Punishing HammerAfter launching a Light Strike, press the button to turn and dash forward slightly, slamming the hammer into the ground. Hold to charge during this period.
Selected Skills
SkullcrusherVigorously swing and smash the hammer forward. Hold to charge up to 2 times with Super Armor during charging. Lv.1 Charge: additional sweep. Lv.2 Charge: leap forward and smash ground.
EarthshakerLift the hammer and smash the ground, dealing Physical Damage. Hold to charge up to 2 times with Super Armor. Lv.2 Charge grants Super Armor during casting, increased Impact, and an additional seismic wave.
Talents
Affixes
Stoic
When Health is below 50%, increase Physical Resistance and Magic Resistance. Upon reaching a certain level, when Health is below 30%, restore Health. Cooldown: 120s.
Lv.1 Physical Resistance +1.1%. Magic Resistance +1.1%.
Lv.2 Physical Resistance +2.2%. Magic Resistance +2.2%.
Lv.3 Physical Resistance +3.3%. Magic Resistance +3.3%.
Lv.4 Physical Resistance +4.4%. Magic Resistance +4.4%.
Lv.5 Physical Resistance +5.5%. Magic Resistance +5.5%. Restores 15% Health.
Lv.6 Physical Resistance +6.6%. Magic Resistance +6.6%. Restores 15% Health.
Lv.7 Physical Resistance +7.7%. Magic Resistance +7.7%. Restores 15% Health.
Tenacious
Increases Maximum Health. Upon reaching a certain level, increases Healing.
Lv.1 Maximum Health +1.8%.
Lv.2 Maximum Health +3.6%.
Lv.3 Maximum Health +5.4%.
Lv.4 Maximum Health +7.2%.
Lv.5 Maximum Health +9%. Healing +7.5%.
Lv.6 Maximum Health +10.8%. Healing +7.5%.
Lv.7 Maximum Health +12.6%. Healing +7.5%.
Focused
Increases Charging Speed. Upon reaching a certain level, increases Movement Speed while charging.
Lv.1 Charging Speed +3%.
Lv.2 Charging Speed +6%.
Lv.3 Charging Speed +9%.
Lv.4 Charging Speed +12%.
Lv.5 Charging Speed +15%. Movement Speed +10%.
Lv.6 Charging Speed +18%. Movement Speed +10%.
Lv.7 Charging Speed +21%. Movement Speed +10%.
Wrath
When Health is below 50%, increase Physical Damage and Magic Damage. Upon reaching a certain level, when Health is below 50%, increase Attack.
Lv.1 Physical Damage +2.1%. Magic Damage +2.1%.
Lv.2 Physical Damage +4.2%. Magic Damage +4.2%.
Lv.3 Physical Damage +6.3%. Magic Damage +6.3%.
Lv.4 Physical Damage +8.4%. Magic Damage +8.4%.
Lv.5 Physical Damage +10.5%. Magic Damage +10.5%. Attack +3%.
Lv.6 Physical Damage +12.6%. Magic Damage +12.6%. Attack +3%.
Lv.7 Physical Damage +14.7%. Magic Damage +14.7%. Attack +3%.
Valor
Increases Attack. Upon reaching a certain level, also increases Defense Penetration.
Lv.1 Attack +1.5%.
Lv.2 Attack +3%.
Lv.3 Attack +4.5%.
Lv.4 Attack +6%.
Lv.5 Attack +7.5%. Defense Penetration +1.8%.
Lv.6 Attack +9%. Defense Penetration +1.8%.
Lv.7 Attack +10.5%. Defense Penetration +1.8%.
Guide
Overview
Bellring Games' official recommended beginner setup for Mercenary's Hammer spec, shared via the Mistfall Hunter Discord. It pairs Skullcrusher and Earthshaker with the Hammer Weapon Mastery, Earthshaker Enhancement, and Skullcrusher Enhancement talents for aggressive stun-brawling.
Skills
- Skullcrusher
- Earthshaker
Official Class Guide
Mercenaries are a common sight on battlefields across the continent, known for their robust physical condition and combat skills. They frequently engage enemies up close, utilizing their proficiency in weapons like Hammer, Sword and Shield. Their exceptional abilities in head-on fights make them a versatile force, equally effective in solo battles or as part of a team.
Solo vs Trio
Hammer's charge-based burst (Skullcrusher, Earthshaker) rewards positioning more than raw 1v1 dueling — community consensus is that this branch spikes hardest in trios, where a caught-standing-still enemy (mid-cast, reviving a teammate, or distracted) eats a full Level 2 charge for a near-guaranteed pickoff, especially paired with a Sorcerer or Reverent Seer locking a target down first. Solo, you're more reliant on baiting a dodge before committing to a charge, since there's no teammate crowd control to cover a whiffed Earthshaker.
Common Mistakes
- Charging Skullcrusher or Earthshaker in the open against a class with dash/teleport mobility — both are easy to sidestep without team CC backing you up.
- Standing still while charging instead of using the free movement this build's talents grant (Relentless Advance, Leap Step, Dynamic Charge) — you can move and dodge mid-charge, so use it.
- Getting stunned out of a charge instead of using the build's Super Armor windows to protect it.
Source
Posted as a "Recommended Beginner Setup" graphic in the official Mistfall Hunter Discord by Bellring Games.
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