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ByYurii Luzhko
Head Pounder icon — Enshrouded Two-handed Hammers

Head Pounder

A gigantic hammer that can only be wielded with both hands. The head was forged from one solid block of steel, requiring advanced crafting techniques.

Weapon stats

Estimated damage

Level 50
163Damage
Base
127(77.9%)
Blunt
36(22.1%)
Required level
40
Source / drop region
Albaneve Summits
Attack speed
0.7s
Parry power
137
Scales with
STR (Strength)

Legendary perks (2)

  • Blunt DamageAdds Blunt Damage equal to 10% of base damage
  • BrutalIncreased Critical Strike Damage

About this slot

The Two-handed Hammers slot is rated A for current Enshrouded meta. Crushing damage + AoE shockwave on heavy attacks. Pairs naturally with the Berserker Barbarian build.

Other Two-handed Hammers

Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.

Head Pounder FAQ

How do I get Head Pounder in Enshrouded?
Head Pounder drops in Albaneve Summits. As a legendary weapon, it's gated behind a specific Hollow Halls boss, Sun Temple chest, or biome-specific encounter — farm the region listed above for a guaranteed shot.
What level is required for Head Pounder?
Head Pounder requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.
What attribute does Head Pounder scale with?
Head Pounder is a Two-handed Hammers weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Head Pounder's damage to its level cap.
What perks does Head Pounder have?
Head Pounder carries 2 named perks: Blunt Damage, Brutal. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.
What builds use Head Pounder?
Head Pounder is a Two-handed Hammers weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the specialist sub-archetype for this weapon family.
Weapon data from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Damage is computed with the wiki's own {{Weapon Stats}} formula (base scaling + 10%-per damage-perk); the wiki notes these figures are not updated post Wake of Water, so treat them as estimates. Legendary flag = weapon carries named perks (mundane drops have none). Not affiliated with Keen Games.

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