The term Hammer redirects here. For other uses, see Hammer (disambiguation).

Hammer
GALLERY
Japanese name
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Role	Soldier, Merchant, Informant
Date of birth	2001
Date of death
Age	34 in Aria of Sorrow 35 in Dawn of Sorrow 36 in Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku novel
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Appearance(s)	2035: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow 2036: Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Weapon(s)	RPG (not used)
Abilities
VOICE ACTORS
English
Japanese	Tetsu Inada
OTHER INFORMATION
Relatives
Music theme	Hammer Company (Aria of Sorrow) Equipment Discussion (Dawn of Sorrow)

Hammer serves as the vendor to Soma’s journeys and is generally a less serious character in the Sorrow subseries. He is initially a soldier in the United States military, and he is sent to the Hakuba Shrine in 2035 to investigate the events there. Of course, he is magically transported into Castlevania alongside all the other characters, and he must be rescued by Soma Cruz from one of the castle’s boss monsters. Hammer reveals that he has been thinking about quitting the army and opening up his own shop, and he decides to set up a stall at the castle’s front gate to sell Soma powerful items and potions he had found previously for gold that Soma racks up during his quest in the castle. He makes deals with Soma throughout the 2035 event, and he is eventually transported out of Castlevania alongside everyone else once Soma is victorious.

In 2036, Hammer has left the military and is acting as an independent merchant. He locates the giant Castlevania replica constructed by the cult that is after Soma, and Soma soon makes him give that information so that Soma can find the castle and take the fight to them. Hammer follows and decides to set up a shop at the base of the castle much like he did the year earlier, and Soma regularly comes to him to buy the potions and equipment Hammer acquired much like before. Hammer displays a not-so-subtle crush and affection for Yoko Belnades, who has a shop facing his nearby, and Soma must contend with their concerns for each other the entire game.

For Hammer's official background, see Hammer/Background.

According to a text dump of Dawn of Sorrow, Hammer was likely to be included as a playable character in the hidden Julius Mode. The Dawn of Sorrow Julius mode is very much like Castlevania III - Trevor/Julius Belmont, Sypha/Yoko Belnades, and Alucard. Thus, Hammer would have been Grant DaNasty's counterpart (the two have a similar physical appearance).

Contents 1 Quotes 1.1 Aria of Sorrow 1.1.1 Study 1.1.2 Castle Entrance 1.1.3 Shop Menu 2 Appearances 2.1 Aria of Sorrow 2.1.1 Shop 2.2 Dawn of Sorrow 3 Video 4 References 5 Trivia

QuotesEdit

If quotes are seperated, then someone else talks between them (save for shop)

Aria of SorrowEdit

StudyEdit

Oh! What's a child like yerself doing in a place like this?

Oh, my apologies. My name's Hammer. The army ordered me to come here.

I thought I was inspecting a shrine, but suddenly I was in a castle. Don't ya think that's a mean thing to do to a guy? So I just bailed on my mission.

There were a bunch of strange people gathered at the shrine. I thought they'd be good customers, so I opened up a shop.

There're weapons all over this castle and no monsters at the front gate. Good place for a shop! Come on by! I'll give ya a good deal. Sea ya around! Wah hah hah ha...

Castle EntranceEdit

(First time)

Howdy there. Ya came.

Yes, yes it is. By the way, that cute young lady over there... She's staring at you. Is she yer friend?

Whoa! I had no idea you were so popular with the ladies.

Don't be shy now, ya hear? It's good to be young! It's a good thing! Alrighty, back to business... Take a look around, friend!

(Subsequent times)

Welcome back.

(After beating Death)

Hey, welcome back! By the way, do ya know Arikado?

Shop MenuEdit

(Buy Button)

Wanna buy somethin'?

I'll give ya a good deal.

Is that weird fella a friends of yers, too? Yer more popular than I thought. Don't much like people like that! So, what can I sell ya? (Sell Button)

If ya have somethin' of value,

I'll buy it of ya for a fair price.

(Exit Button)

Ya leavin' already?

AppearancesEdit

Aria of SorrowEdit

Soma meets Hammer after defeating the Great Armor in the Library. He introduces himself and then heads for his shop near the entrance. From this point on, Soma can talk with Hammer whenever he is at the entrance. Hammer sells a variety of maps, use items, weapons, and equipment. More powerful items become available as Soma defeats certain bosses or meets certain conditions. The most expensive item at Hammer's shop is the Soul Eater Ring, which at 300,000 gold, is 20 times as expensive as any other item at the shop. Soma can sell almost any item he has in his inventory for half of its purchasing price (does not include Souls).

ShopEdit

Item Data: Hammer's Shop
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
Stock available at start
	CASTLE MAP 1 - Aria of Sorrow
	One portion of the castle's floor plan is written on it.	Map Soma		Sell: Cannot be sold	Buy: 100 Find: Hammer's Shop
	CASTLE MAP 2 - Aria of Sorrow
	One portion of the castle's floor plan is written on it.	Map Soma		Sell: Cannot be sold	Buy: 100 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Potion - Aria of Sorrow
	Restores 100 HP.	Magical Item Soma		HP +100 Sell: 100	Buy: 200 Find: Hammer's Shop Rare Drop: Cockatrice Common Drop: Arachne
	Mind Up - Aria of Sorrow
	Restores 20% of your MP	Magical Item Soma		MP +20% Sell: 75	Buy: 150 Find: Hammer's Shop Rare Drop: Bone Pillar, Tiny Devil Common Drop: Student Witch, Imp
	Anti-Venom - Aria of Sorrow
	Counteracts the effects of poison.	Magical Item Soma		Sell: 50	Buy: 100 Find: Hammer's Shop, Chapel (Double-Jump needed) Common Drop: Poison Worm
	Uncurse Potion - Aria of Sorrow
	Nullifies the effects of curse.	Magical Item Soma		Sell: 50	Buy: 100 Find: Study, Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Ectoplasm, Cagnazzo
	Baselard - Aria of Sorrow
	Your standard dagger.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +19 Sell: 300	Buy: 600 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Zombie, Evil Butcher
	Combat Knife - Aria of Sorrow
	Knife designed to hand-to-hand combat.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +24 Sell: 500	Buy: 1000 Find: Hammer's Shop Rare Drop: Zombie Soldier Common Drop: Zombie Officer
	Rapier (Japanese Name = Rapier) - Aria of Sorrow
	Sword made for stabbing.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +14 Sell: 500	Buy: 1000 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Skeleton Knight
	Hammer - Aria of Sorrow
	Your standard hammer.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: None	ATK +32 Sell: 600	Buy: 1200 Find: Study (Double Jump needed), Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Rock Armor
	Broadsword - Aria of Sorrow
	Wide-bladed sword.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +20 Sell: 700	Buy: 1400 Find: Study (need double-jump), Hammer's Shop
	Spear - Aria of Sorrow
	Standard spear.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +17 Sell: 750	Buy: 1500 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Winged Skeleton
	Gladius - Aria of Sorrow
	Ancient Roman sword.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +22 Sell: 900	Buy: 1800 Find: Hammer's Shop Rare Drop: Manticore
	Scimitar - Aria of Sorrow
	Curved blade with a sharp edge.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +25 Sell: 950	Buy: 1900 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Katana - Aria of Sorrow
	No-descript sword.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +31 Sell: 1100	Buy: 2200 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Leather Plate - Aria of Sorrow
	Breastplate made of leather.	Armor Soma		DEF +10 Sell: 700	Buy: 1400 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Axe Armor
	War Fatigues - Aria of Sorrow
	Sturdy clothing made specially for the battlefield.	Armor Soma		ATK +3 (strength effect), DEF +15, STR +3 Sell: 800	Buy: 1600 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Copper Plate - Aria of Sorrow
	Breastplate made of hammered copper.	Armor Soma		DEF +18 Sell: 940	Buy: 1880 Find: Hammer's Shop Rare Drop: Rock Armor
After beating Headhunter
	Cutall - Aria of Sorrow
	Short sword for stabbing.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +20 Sell: 850	Buy: 1700 Find: Dance Hall (Slide needed), Hammer's Shop
	Warhammer - Aria of Sorrow
	Hammer designed to hand-to-hand combat.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: None	ATK +45 Sell: 1000	Buy: 2000 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Estoc - Aria of Sorrow
	Sword with a thin, needle-like blade.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +31 Sell: 1000	Buy: 2000 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Dead Crusader
	Trident - Aria of Sorrow
	Spear with a three-pronged tip.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +28 Sell: 1050	Buy: 2100 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Triton
	Lance - Aria of Sorrow
	Long spear used by cavalry soldiers.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +32 Sell: 1500	Buy: 3000 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Nightmare
	Claymore - Aria of Sorrow
	Well-balanced longsword.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +32 Sell: 1750	Buy: 3500 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Partizan - Aria of Sorrow
	Spear with an extra-wide tip.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +39 Sell: 1900	Buy: 3800 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Valkyrie
	Gram - Aria of Sorrow
	Famous blade known as "Gram".	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +38 Sell: 2000	Buy: 4000 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Soldier Uniform - Aria of Sorrow
	Uniform worn by a soldier fought in the Demon Castle War.	Armor Soma		ATK +2 (strength effect), DEF +23, STR +2 Sell: 1400	Buy: 2800 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Iron Plate - Aria of Sorrow
	Breastplate of iron.	Armor Soma		DEF +25 Sell: 1400	Buy: 2800 Find: Hammer's Shop Rare Drop: Valkyrie
	Army Jacket - Aria of Sorrow
	Jacket woven from a special fiber that is difficult to cut.	Armor Soma	Attrib: Sword	DEF +23 Sell: 1400	Buy: 2800 Find: Hammer's Shop Rare Drop: Zombie Officer
	Steel Plate - Aria of Sorrow
	Breastplate forged from steel.	Armor Soma		DEF +31 Sell: 2100	Buy: 4200 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Crimson Cloak - Aria of Sorrow
	Blood-red cloak.	Goods Soma		DEF +3, INT +1 Sell: 300	Buy: 600 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Ripper
After beating Death
	High Potion - Aria of Sorrow
	Restores 400 HP.	Magical Item Soma		HP +400 Sell: 500	Buy: 1000 Find: Hammer's Shop, Dance Hall (Slide needed) Rare Drop: Golem, Stolas
	High Mind Up - Aria of Sorrow
	Restores 50% of your MP.	Magical Item Soma		MP +50% Sell: 400	Buy: 1000 Find: Hammer's Shop, Inner Quarters Rare Drop: Devil, Arc Demon
	Ascalon - Aria of Sorrow
	Famous sword of the dragon slayers.	Weapon Soma	Attrib: Sword	ATK +102, STR +10 Sell: 6000	Buy: 12000 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Armor of Water - Aria of Sorrow
	Stronger against water-attributed attacks.	Armor Soma	Attrib: Water	DEF +33 Sell: 2600	Find: Underground Reservoir
	Silver Plate - Aria of Sorrow
	Breastplate of pure silver.	Armor Soma		DEF +35 Sell: 4000	Buy: 8000 Find: Hammer's Shop
	Gold Plate - Aria of Sorrow
	Breastplate of pure gold.	Armor Soma		DEF +38 Sell: 7000	Buy: 14000 Find: Hammer's Shop Common Drop: Final Guard
	Soul Eater Ring - Aria of Sorrow
	Increases the appearance rate of spirits.	Goods Soma		DEF -1, LCK +5 Sell: 150,000	Buy: 300,000

Dawn of SorrowEdit

Hammer sets up shop again in Dawn of Sorrow. His shop is located in the Lost Village right across from Yoko's shop and is available right after the first boss battle against the Flying Armor. He sells much the same kind of stuff that he did in Aria of Sorrow. One new thing is that he became interested in a crypto-zoological magazine, which can give hints on how to find rare monsters. Other issues can be found elsewhere in the castle. Most basic weapon types in their class are available in Hammer's shop, which can be fused into greater weapons at Yoko's shop. Some more advanced weapons can also be found. Of note is several kinds of throwing weapons and guns that cannot be fused are now available at the shop. The Soul Eater Ring is still the most expensive item at his shop.

Maps:

• Castle Map 1 and 2

Use Items:

• Potion
• High Potion
• Mind Up
• Mind High Up
• Anti-Venom
• Uncurse Potion

UMA News:

• UMA News 1-1 (about Abomidable Snowman)
• UMA News 2-1 (about Moth Man)
• UMA News 3-1 (about Flying Humanoid)

Weapons:

• Axe
• Baselard
• Battle Axe
• Blunt Sword
• Boomerang
• Brass Knuckles
• Cestus
• Cinquedia
• Claymore
• Cutlass
• Falchion
• Halberd
• Handgun
• Katana
• Knife
• Kris Naga
• Long Sword
• Mace
• Main Gauche
• Masamune
• Partizan
• Rapier
• Short Sword
• Silver Gun
• Spear
• Throwing Sickle
• Tomahawk

Armor:

• Breastplate
• Cloth Tunic
• Gym Clothes
• Leather Armor
• Ring Mail
• Scale Mail
• Silk Robe

Accessories:

• Lucky Charm
• Pendant
• Red Scarf
• Scarf
• Soul Eater Ring

VideoEdit

ReferencesEdit

• Gamefaqs.com Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow FAQ/Walkthrough by Devin Morgan - shop list
• Castlevania Realm - for DoS shop list

This page uses content from the English Wikipedia. The original content was at List of characters in Castlevania: Sorrow series. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with the Castlevania Wiki, the content of Wikipedia is available under the GNU Free Documentation License.

TriviaEdit

• Hammer seems to be quite jealous of Arikado (if the player talks to Hammer after encountering Arikado in the demon guest house, hammer will refer to Arikado as a "pretty boy" since Yoko is "always" following him)
• From audio voice files found in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair, it appears that Hammer was originally planned to be a playable character in downloadable content. However, Konami announced on February 3rd, 2011 that Chapter 11 and Getsu Fuma would be the last DLC pack for the game.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Characters
Heroes
Soma Cruz - Mina Hakuba - J./Julius Belmont - Yoko Belnades - Genya Arikado (Alucard) - Hammer
Villains
Graham Jones
Bosses
Creaking Skull - Manticore - Great Armor - Big Golem - Headhunter - Death - Legion - Balore - Chaos
Areas
Castle Corridor - Chapel - Study - Dance Hall - Inner Quarters - Floating Garden - Clock Tower Underground Reservoir - Underground Cemetery - The Arena - Top Floor - Forbidden Area - Chaotic Realm
Music
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow & Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Original Soundtrack
Guides
Futabasha Official Guide - NTT Pub Official Guide
Archives
Bestiary - Inventory - Julius Mode - Voice Translations

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Characters
Heroes
Soma Cruz - Mina Hakuba - Julius Belmont - Yoko Belnades - Genya Arikado (Alucard) - Hammer
Villains
Celia Fortner - Dario Bossi - Dmitrii Blinov
Bosses
Flying Armor - Balore - Malphas - Puppet Master - Rahab - Gergoth - Zephyr - Bat Company Paranoia - Aguni - Abaddon - Death - Menace
Areas
The Lost Village - Wizardry Lab - Garden of Madness - The Dark Chapel - Demon Guest House - Condemned Tower Cursed Clock Tower - Subterranean Hell - Silenced Ruins - The Pinnacle - Mine of Judgement - The Abyss
Music
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow & Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Original Soundtrack
Guides
DoubleJump Books Dawn of Sorrow Official Strategy Guide Konami Akumajo Dracula: Sougetsu no Juujika Official Guide
Archives
Bestiary - Inventory - Julius Mode - Voice Translations

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