War Hammer

Blunt/piercing weapon1300s-1500sEurope
TypeBlunt/piercing weapon
OriginEurope
Era1300s-1500s

About War Hammer

Developed specifically to defeat plate armor. The hammer side could dent armor, the spike side could pierce gaps. The bec de corbin, or ravens beak, was the most feared variant. Sometimes reached 2 meters in length. Plate armor made swords nearly useless, making war hammers essential.