War hammer, WH abilities in game New World character builds
List of all abilities for War hammer in New World. Each ability linked with builds with WH created on New World Guide and sorted by amount of likes from users
![Shockwave](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_warhammer_shockwave.webp)
Shockwave
Slam your war hammer into the ground, causing a 3m radius earthquake that deals 60% weapon damage, staggering and stunning all impacted targets for 2s.
This ability has grit. (Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Taunt Gem Compatible: If you have a Carnelian gem equipped in your war hammer, this ability inflicts taunt for 6s to all enemies hit. (Taunt causes monsters to focus only on you.)
Crowd Crusher
Activatable
![Clear Out](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_warhammer_clearout.webp)
Clear Out
A wide swing that knocks back targets 4m and deals 100% weapon damage.
This ability has grit. (Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Crowd Crusher
Activatable
![Wrecking Ball](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_warhammer_wreckingball.webp)
Wrecking Ball
Strike the ground with your war hammer, dealing 90% weapon damage and knocking down your target.
This ability has grit. (Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Juggernaut
Activatable
![Mighty Gavel](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_warhammer_mightygavel.webp)
Mighty Gavel
An overhead leaping attack that crushes down on enemies, dealing 170% weapon damage.
Taunt Gem Compatible: If you have a Carnelian gem equipped in your war hammer, hits with this ability inflict taunt for 4s. (Taunt causes monsters to focus only on you.)
Juggernaut
Activatable
![Hardened Steel](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_juggernaut_heavygrit.webp)
Hardened Steel
Adds grit to war hammer heavy attacks. Also grants 12% damage reduction while grit is active.
(Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Juggernaut
Passive
![Exhaustive Attacks](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_juggernaut_exhaustonhit.webp)
Exhaustive Attacks
All war hammer abilities apply exhaust, slowing target's stamina regeneration by 20% for 5s. (Does not stack.)
Juggernaut
Passive
![Resurgence](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_debuffreduction2hits.webp)
Resurgence
After 2 light attacks with the war hammer, debuff durations on player are reduced by 25%. (Cooldown 5s.)
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Power Cleaner](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_clearout_fortifyaoe.webp)
Power Cleaner
Hitting a target with Clear Out grants fortify, increasing armor by 20% for 4s to all friendlies within 6m.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Facilitated Expedition](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_hasteondebuff.webp)
Facilitated Expedition
After hitting a target with an active debuff, gain haste, increasing movement speed by 15% for 3s.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Acceleration](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_cdrondebuffhit.webp)
Acceleration
Reduce war hammer cooldowns by 7% when using light attacks against targets with an active debuff. (Max 5 reductions per attack.)
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Frailty](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_shockwave_weaken.webp)
Frailty
The trauma of the attack causes weaken, decreasing the damage dealt from the target's attacks by 10% for 10s.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Expedite](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_gavel_haste.webp)
Expedite
After a successful Mighty Gavel attack, gain haste, increasing player's movement speed by 30% for 3s.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Aftershock](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ult_passive_warhammer_slowoncc.webp)
Aftershock
Whenever a target is affected by a crowd control effect, they are slowed by 20% for 4s.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Lasting Trauma](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_armbreak_rend.webp)
Lasting Trauma
Armor Breaker inflicts rend on the target, reducing target's armor by 30% for 10s.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Swing Away](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_clearout_haste.webp)
Swing Away
Using Clear Out on a target grants haste, increasing movement speed by 30% for 3s.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Outnumbered](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_armorpernearbyenemy.webp)
Outnumbered
Increase armor by 20% if surrounded by 2 or more enemies within 3m.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Safety Measures](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_wreck_fortify.webp)
Safety Measures
On a successful hit, gain fortify, increasing armor by 20% for 7s.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Hammer Time](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_juggernaut_heavyempower.webp)
Hammer Time
Gain empower on heavy attacks, increasing damage by 20% for 4s.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Indomitable](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_armbreak_grit.webp)
Indomitable
Adds grit to Armor Breaker.
(Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Juggernaut
Passive
![Stimulated Reduction](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_pathofdestiny_cdrperhit.webp)
Stimulated Reduction
Ability cooldown reduced by 5% for each enemy hit with Path of Destiny. (Max 5 enemies.)
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Armor Breaker](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_warhammer_armorbreaker.webp)
Armor Breaker
A powerful swing that penetrates 35% of the target's armor and deals 160% weapon damage.
Juggernaut
Activatable
![Quick Recovery](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_juggernaut_cdronhit.webp)
Quick Recovery
Heavy attacks that hit reduce cooldowns by 7%. (Max 5 reductions per attack.)
Juggernaut
Passive
![Concussive Impact](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_dmgtowhdebuff.webp)
Concussive Impact
Deal 15% increased damage against targets affected by war hammer debuffs.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Opening Act](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_armbreak_dmgfullhealth.webp)
Opening Act
Increase Armor Breaker damage by 25% against targets above 70% health.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Contemption](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_juggernaut_heavyvslowhp.webp)
Contemption
Increase heavy attack damage by 15% against targets under 30% health.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Summary Judgment](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_gavel_dmgunder30pcthp.webp)
Summary Judgment
Increases Mighty Gavel damage by 20% to targets below 30% health.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Path Of Destiny](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_warhammer_pathofdestiny.webp)
Path Of Destiny
A powerful ground strike that erupts a linear wave of energy in front of the player, dealing 70% weapon damage to all targets in its path.
Crowd Crusher
Activatable
![Prevailing Spirit](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_hponcchit.webp)
Prevailing Spirit
Heal for 35% of damage dealt when using a Crowd Crusher ability.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Impact Fracture](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_gavel_staminadmg.webp)
Impact Fracture
Increase stamina damage done by Mighty Gavel by 25%.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Power Through Pain](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_juggernaut_dmgaftertakingdmg.webp)
Power Through Pain
Deal 35% extra damage for 1s after taking damage.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Clean and Refreshed](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_clearout_cdronhit.webp)
Clean and Refreshed
Clear Out's cooldown is reduced by 5% per enemy hit with the ability.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Epitome Of Bonk!](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_juggernaut_lightheavypenetrate.webp)
Epitome Of Bonk!
Increase armor penetration by 10% for all war hammer basic attacks.
Juggernaut
Passive
![I Can Do This All Day](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_lessstaminaonblock.webp)
I Can Do This All Day
Reduce stamina consumption by 30% when blocking melee attacks.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Seismic Waves](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_pathofdestiny_stagger.webp)
Seismic Waves
Path of Destiny now staggers all targets in its path.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Breathing Room](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_wreck_pushback.webp)
Breathing Room
Expands the range of Wrecking Ball to a 1.5m radius.
Juggernaut
Passive
![Meteoric Crater](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_warhammer_shockwave_sizeincrease.webp)
Meteoric Crater
Expands the range Shockwave to a 4m radius.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Guarded Sprint](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_warhammer_crowdcrusher_rangeabsorbsprint.webp)
Guarded Sprint
Reduce damage taken by 10% while sprinting.
Crowd Crusher
Passive
![Justice For All](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_warhammer_mightygavel_upg.webp)
Justice For All
Mighty Gavel's cooldown is reduced by 50%.
Juggernaut
Passive