Which pieces of the Hammer progression set survive into endgame?

G. Ebony Braces α is the most reused piece across recorded Hammer sets, so craft it first.

What HR does the Hammer progression set cover?

It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.

Hammer · melee · burst

Hammer Progression Build

The Hammer progression set at mid HR swaps the starter armor for G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Ebony Braces α (arms), G. Ebony Coil β (waist), G. Ebony Greaves β (legs) and moves to Rathian Hammer. The point of this stage is Burst 5, Adrenaline Rush 3, Critical Boost 3 and Divine Blessing 3 — skills that keep paying off after you replace them with endgame pieces.

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HR Mid-Game

Weapon

Rathian Hammer

Armor

Head: G. Ebony Helm β
Chest: Rathalos Mail β
Arms: G. Ebony Braces α
Waist: G. Ebony Coil β
Legs: G. Ebony Greaves β

Activated Skills

Burst 5Adrenaline Rush 3Critical Boost 3Divine Blessing 3

Damage profile from Critical Boost Lv3: approximately 1× raw, or 1× against weak points (approximate model, white sharpness assumed).

Hammer Progression FAQ

What is the best Hammer progression build?: At mid HR the Hammer moves to Rathian Hammer with G. Ebony Helm β (head), Rathalos Mail β (chest), G. Ebony Braces α (arms), G. Ebony Coil β (waist), G. Ebony Greaves β (legs).
Which pieces of the Hammer progression set survive into endgame?: G. Ebony Braces α is the most reused piece across recorded Hammer sets, so craft it first.
What HR does the Hammer progression set cover?: It is recorded for the mid-HR bracket.