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.
- Required level
- 40
- Source
- Albaneve Summits
- Attack speed
- 0.7s
- Parry power
- 137
- Scales with
- STR (Strength)
- Slot tier
- A — Two-handed Hammers
Estimated damage
Level 50163Damage
- Base
- 127(77.9%)
- Blunt
- 36(22.1%)
Sources: enshrouded.wiki.gg (pre-1.0) for every value on this page. Enshrouded 1.0 was released on 2026-10-15; these values have not been checked against it.
Not yet matched to a 1.0 item: the 1.0 server files carry no English names, and this weapon's wiki stats did not single out one of the 510 weapons in them. The 506 that did are in the 1.0 weapon database.
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.
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.