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'''Helvehammers''' are tools used in crafting to work iron blooms on an [[Anvil|anvil]] when [[Smithing]].
A '''Helve hammer''' is a tool used to work iron blooms into ingots on an [[anvil]] when [[smithing]].
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== Creation ==
== Creation ==
The raw material used to create the tool head determines the crafting process required:  
The raw material used to create the tool head determines the crafting process required:  
* [[Casting]] (100 units): Bronze alloy  
* [[Casting]] (300 units): Bronze alloy  
* [[Smithing]] (1 ingot): Iron, Bronze alloy  
* [[Smithing]] (3 ingots): Iron, Bronze alloy  


===Tool Tier Table===
===Tool Tier Table===
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Unlike other hammers, the durability of the helvehammer is not dependent on the material used to craft the item, but can only be made from harder metals.
Unlike other hammers, the helve hammer has no durability so the material has no actual effect on smithing.


== Usage ==
== Usage ==
The helvehammer is the primary tool used in mechanized [[smithing]], and is normally used to automate processes such as working [[bloomery|iron blooms]].  See the [[mechanical power]] page for more information on automating the helve hammer.
The helve hammer is the primary tool used in mechanized [[smithing]], and is used to automate processes such as working [[bloomery|iron blooms]] and making metal plates.  See the [[Mechanical Power]] page for more information on automating the helve hammer.


=== Harvesting ===
=== Crafting ===  
Helvehammers are not used to harvest materials.
The helve hammer must be mechanized to use, and ''cannot'' substitute for the hammer in grid crafting.


=== Combat ===  
=== Combat ===  
While the helvehammer has a 3m range, it has no known attack power.
While the helve hammer has a 3m range, it has no attack power.
 
=== Crafting ===
The helvehammer ''cannot'' substitute for the hammer in grid crafting.  


==Storage==
==Storage==
Unlike other tools, the helvehammer cannot be placed on a [[tool rack]]. Helvehammers do not stack in inventory or when placed in containers.  
Unlike other tools, the helve hammer cannot be placed on a [[tool rack]]. Helve hammers do not stack in inventory or when placed in containers.  
 
 


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Revision as of 13:59, 11 July 2020

A Helve hammer is a tool used to work iron blooms into ingots on an anvil when smithing.


Tin bronze helve hammer head

Oak Board

Oak Board


Tin bronze helve hammer



Oak Board

Oak Board

Oak Board

Oak Board



Creation

The raw material used to create the tool head determines the crafting process required:

Tool Tier Table

Material
Tin Bronze
Bismuth Bronze
Black Bronze
Iron

Unlike other hammers, the helve hammer has no durability so the material has no actual effect on smithing.

Usage

The helve hammer is the primary tool used in mechanized smithing, and is used to automate processes such as working iron blooms and making metal plates. See the Mechanical Power page for more information on automating the helve hammer.

Crafting

The helve hammer must be mechanized to use, and cannot substitute for the hammer in grid crafting.

Combat

While the helve hammer has a 3m range, it has no attack power.

Storage

Unlike other tools, the helve hammer cannot be placed on a tool rack. Helve hammers do not stack in inventory or when placed in containers.


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