Arlem Warhammer

Overview

The Arlem Warhammer is a two-handed weapon in Crimson Desert that is a straightforward blunt-force option for players looking to equip Oongka with a warhammer early in their progression. At 14 base attack power with no secondary stat bonuses, it provides reliable damage without any RNG-dependent mechanics like critical hits or attack speed modifiers.

Warhammers as a weapon subtype deliver focused, single-point impact rather than the wide sweeping arcs of greataxes. Each strike concentrates force into the hammer head, which translates to strong stagger potential against individual targets. The Arlem Warhammer follows this pattern, functioning as a dependable tool for breaking enemy guards and creating openings for follow-up combos.

Stats

Stats

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Enhancement Levels

How to Obtain

The Arlem Warhammer can be crafted at a Blacksmith after learning the recipe from the Two Handed Weapons of the World Vol. 1 crafting manual. This manual can be found while exploring Pywel or purchased from merchants. The weapon may also appear as random world loot scattered across the open world.

Crafting materials

Abyss Gears

The five Abyss Gear slots on the Arlem Warhammer allow players to compensate for the weapon's lack of secondary stats. Slotting critical rate cores introduces crit potential that the weapon does not naturally have, while attack power cores can push the relatively modest 14 base damage higher. For players who want to keep using this weapon into mid-game content, investing in strong Abyss Cores can extend its usefulness significantly.

Combat Notes

At 14 base attack with no secondary bonuses, the Arlem Warhammer occupies an early-game position in the warhammer lineup. It outperforms the Bekker Warhammer (13 attack, Crit Rate Lv. 1) in raw damage but lacks the crit bonus. Against the Bonepit Warhammer (19 attack) and Thalwynd Warhammer (19 attack), the Arlem falls behind in raw stats and should be replaced as the player progresses.

The warhammer moveset emphasizes vertical strikes and overhead slams that concentrate force into a small impact area. This makes the Arlem Warhammer effective at breaking through shielded enemies' guard stances, even with its lower base damage. Oongka's charged heavy attack with a warhammer can stagger most regular enemies in a single fully charged hit.

Refinement

The Arlem Warhammer supports refinement at any Blacksmith. Each tier increases the base attack value, and the cost scales with each upgrade. Materials for refinement come from mining nodes and enemy drops found across the open world. Given the weapon's lower base attack, refinement is particularly valuable for keeping it competitive as enemies grow stronger.

Tips

• The Arlem Warhammer is a good early-game crafting project. The Vol. 1 manual is readily available, and the Iron Ore and Copper Ore requirements are modest.

• Once you find a Bonepit Warhammer or Ceremonial Warhammerconsider transferring your Abyss Cores to the stronger weapon and retiring the Arlem.

• Use charged heavy attacks against shielded enemies. Even with 14 base attack, the concentrated force of a warhammer slam breaks guards effectively.