Overview
The Bonepit Warhammer is a two-handed weapon in Crimson Desert designed for heavy melee combat. It takes its name from the Bonepit region, a rugged and dangerous area where raw materials are plentiful but survival is not guaranteed. The weapon is restricted to Oongka and provides solid attack power at 16, making it a dependable mid-tier option for players working through the game's early-to-mid content.
Warhammers as a weapon subtype in Crimson Desert deliver concentrated blunt-force damage rather than the wider sweeping arcs typical of greataxes. Each strike focuses force into a smaller impact area, which translates to strong stagger potential against individual targets. The Bonepit Warhammer follows this pattern with straightforward stats and no secondary bonuses.
Stats
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Attack Power | 16 |
Attack Speed | +0 |
Critical Hit Chance | +0 |
Refinement | 10 levels |
Abyss Core Slots | 5 |
Sell Price | 2.74 Silver Coins |
Character Restriction | Oongka only |
How to Obtain
The Bonepit Warhammer can be crafted at a Blacksmith using the following materials:
Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
Iron Ore | 10 |
Copper Ore | 3 |
Crafting requires the corresponding weapon recipe book, which can be found during exploration of Pywel or purchased from certain merchants. A small book icon appears on the mini-map whenever a crafting book is nearby. The weapon may also be available for purchase at Equipment Shops once it has been discovered.
Combat Notes
At 16 attack power with no secondary stat modifiers, the Bonepit Warhammer is a pure damage weapon. It does not offer the critical hit chance boost found on the Ceremonial Warhammer or the Zargan Warhammer, but its higher base attack makes up for it in sustained DPS against targets where critical hits are unreliable.
The warhammer moveset emphasizes vertical strikes and overhead slams. These attacks hit a narrower area than greataxe swings but concentrate all the force into a single point, which is effective for breaking through the poise of armored enemies and bosses. Oongka's charged heavy attack with a warhammer can stagger most regular enemies in a single blow, creating openings for follow-up combos.
The five Abyss Core slots offer the same customization flexibility as other two-handed weapons in this tier. Players who find the base damage sufficient can focus on slotting defensive or utility cores, while those pushing into harder content can stack raw attack or stagger bonuses.
Refinement
The Bonepit Warhammer supports 10 refinement levels 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. Prices for refinement may vary based on faction reputation in certain towns.
Tips
Craft this weapon early if you need a reliable damage upgrade for Oongka before tackling tougher zones.
The lack of secondary stats makes the Bonepit Warhammer a good candidate for Abyss Core builds that stack a single stat like critical hit chance or attack speed to compensate.
Use charged heavy attacks against shielded enemies. The concentrated force of warhammer strikes breaks guards faster than the wider swings of axes.