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The '''Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer''' (or T2 EW/H), more commonly known as the '''Gravity Hammer''', is a powerful, close-quarters, two-handed melee weapon used by the [[Jiralhanae]]. | The '''Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer''' (or T2 EW/H), more commonly known as the '''Gravity Hammer''', is a powerful, close-quarters, two-handed melee weapon used by the [[Jiralhanae]] in the [[Covenant Empire]]. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
The Gravity Hammer first appeared in ''Halo 2'' | The Gravity Hammer first appeared in ''Halo 2'', known as the Fist of Rukt, used by the Jiralhanae Cheiftain Tartarus. This weapon was a symbolic representation of Tartarus' power and standing. He used it against the player and could kill an opponent with a single swing. It is unkwown what happened to the Rukt after the [[Battle of Installation 05]]. ''[[Halo 3]]'' introduced a newer, and more utilitarian version of the Type-2 Hammer that serves as a companion to the [[Energy Sword]] to Covenant melee weapons in the game. | ||
==Design Details== | ==Design Details== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - Hammer.png|150px|left|thumb|A blueprint of the Gravity Hammer in ''Halo: Reach''.]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - Hammer.png|150px|left|thumb|A blueprint of the Gravity Hammer in ''Halo: Reach''.]] | ||
The Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer is a large hammer that serves as an excellent and powerful melee weapon in the game. It is a highly symbolic | The Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer is a large hammer that serves as an excellent and powerful melee weapon in the game. It is a highly symbolic Jiralhanae weapon that is analogous to the [[Sangheili]] [[Energy Sword]]. This powerful weapon can also be used to manipulate gravity, allowing it to push opponents away or pull them towards the wielder, as well as deflecting incoming projectiles. This weapon consists of a haft, head, and blade. A field generator, which is located in the head, emits a kinetic pulse (~4.5 meters). The exact mechanism by which it functions is currently under investigation by the UNSC.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25447 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Ordnance Page'']</ref> | ||
===Fist of Rukt=== | ===Fist of Rukt=== | ||
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*The weapon now has a red decorative symbol on the hammer's head. | *The weapon now has a red decorative symbol on the hammer's head. | ||
*The shaft's hand guard has been removed. | *The shaft's hand guard has been removed. | ||
==Advantages== | ==Advantages== | ||
[[File:TataurusHammer4.jpg|130px|thumb|The Gravity Hammer in ''Halo 3''.]] | [[File:TataurusHammer4.jpg|130px|thumb|The Gravity Hammer in ''Halo 3''.]] | ||
The Gravity Hammer is a very powerful weapon, useful in close quaters. With a bit of skill, they can even be used against vehicles, usually offering an instant kill. | The Gravity Hammer is a very powerful weapon, useful in close quaters combat. With a bit of skill, they can even be effectively used against vehicles, usually offering an instant kill. The hammer has a splash damage effect added to it, and a well placed hit could kill multiple foes in one swing. In some aspects, it is more powerful then the Energy Sword- a kill against a Covenant enemy or an opponent in multiplayer uses 10% of the Energy Sword battery, whereas the Gravity Hammer only uses 5%. When timed perfectly, the Gravity Hammer can even be used to deflect certain objects, such as rockets and even grenades. | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
*The Gravity Hammer is | *The Gravity Hammer is quitehuge and visible, so when wielding it as a primary or secondary weapon, you risk making yourself a prime target for snipers. | ||
*If you swing the hammer too slowly or out of range, it will push your opponent back, making it harder for you to finish him off and easier for him to counter your attack. | *If you swing the hammer too slowly or out of range, it will push your opponent back, making it harder for you to finish him off and easier for him to counter your attack. | ||
*The glowing blue vents at the top of the weapon are visible when a player has [[Active Camouflage]]. | *The glowing blue vents at the top of the weapon are still visible when a player has [[Active Camouflage]]. | ||
*The large area of effect of the weapon means that using it in tight quarters with friendly players is highly inadvisable. | *The large area of effect of the weapon means that using it in tight quarters with friendly players is highly inadvisable. | ||
*An enemy wielding a Shotgun can easily take down a player with the Gravity Hammer before he has time to swing. | *An enemy wielding a Shotgun can easily take down a player with the Gravity Hammer before he has time to swing. | ||
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==Tactics== | ==Tactics== | ||
===Campaign=== | ===Campaign=== | ||
*Very useful weapon against Brutes (one hit will kill most opponents on [[Normal]]). | *Very useful weapon against Brutes, which is quite ironic (one hit will kill most opponents on [[Normal]]). | ||
*The Gravity Hammer is an excellent anti-[[Flood]] weapon. It is capable of killing multiple Flood forms in one swing due to its massive shock wave. | *The Gravity Hammer is an excellent anti-[[Flood]] weapon. It is capable of killing multiple Flood forms in one swing due to its massive shock wave. | ||
*Try to use it against large groups of fleeing Grunts. The shockwave will kill any surrounding Grunts that are close to the one you hit. Also, if the Brute leader in the area has been killed, taking out the Gravity Hammer will cause the Grunts to panic. | *Try to use it against large groups of fleeing Grunts. The shockwave will kill any surrounding Grunts that are close to the one you hit. Also, if the Brute leader in the area has been killed, taking out the Gravity Hammer will cause the Grunts to panic. | ||
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===Glitches=== | ===Glitches=== | ||
{{Main|Glitches}} | {{Main|Glitches}} | ||
*The Gravity Hammer has been seen to have no alternate third person animation for melee; in third person, you would simply look like you're swinging the hammer with | *The Gravity Hammer has been seen to have no alternate third person animation for melee; in third person, you would simply look like you're swinging the hammer with no explosive effect or splash effect. This only occurs with the SPARTAN models, however. Sangheili models have the same animation they have if they melee someone with a flag. This has been fixed in ''Halo 3: ODST'' - the Hammer now has a third person animation for melee. | ||
*When you combine RT with clicking LT, the shock wave will have ''no'' sound effect, the attack will be negated, and it will count as a normal melee attack. Also, if you press the RT button and then crouch, you will achieve the same effect. | *When you combine RT with clicking LT, the shock wave will have ''no'' sound effect, the attack will be negated, and it will count as a normal melee attack. Also, if you press the RT button and then crouch, you will achieve the same effect. | ||
*When a passenger in a warthog or [[mongoose|Mongoose]] uses the Gravity Hammer, it kills the driver. | *When a passenger in a warthog or [[mongoose|Mongoose]] uses the Gravity Hammer, it kills the driver. | ||
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File:Brute Army Commander.jpg|The [[Jiralhanae Army Commander|Brute Army Commander]] from ''[[Halo Wars]]'' with his Gravity Hammer. | File:Brute Army Commander.jpg|The [[Jiralhanae Army Commander|Brute Army Commander]] from ''[[Halo Wars]]'' with his Gravity Hammer. | ||
File:SpartanCTF.JPG|A Gravity Hammer wielded, in [[Grifball]], by a [[SPARTAN-II]]. | File:SpartanCTF.JPG|A Gravity Hammer wielded, in [[Grifball]], by a [[SPARTAN-II]]. | ||
File:1216073359 Chieftain.jpg|A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] with a Gravity Hammer | File:1216073359 Chieftain.jpg|A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] with a Gravity Hammer in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:96764571-Full.jpg|[[War Chieftain]] wielding a Gravity Hammer in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. | File:96764571-Full.jpg|A rare [[War Chieftain]] wielding a Gravity Hammer in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||