{"id":226216,"date":"2025-12-14T06:28:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T06:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=226216"},"modified":"2025-12-14T06:28:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T06:28:23","slug":"does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Shockwave Hammer count as melee damage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Does_Shockwave_Hammer_count_as_melee_damage\" title=\"Does Shockwave Hammer count as melee damage?\">Does Shockwave Hammer count as melee damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#What_is_the_Shockwave_Hammer_classified_as\" title=\"What is the Shockwave Hammer classified as?\">What is the Shockwave Hammer classified as?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Is_the_Shockwave_Hammer_a_melee\" title=\"Is the Shockwave Hammer a melee?\">Is the Shockwave Hammer a melee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#What_counts_as_melee_damage_in_Fortnite\" title=\"What counts as melee damage in Fortnite?\">What counts as melee damage in Fortnite?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Shockwave_Hammer_Specifics\" title=\"Shockwave Hammer Specifics\">Shockwave Hammer Specifics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Does_the_Shockwave_Hammer_do_damage\" title=\"Does the Shockwave Hammer do damage?\">Does the Shockwave Hammer do damage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Why_did_Fortnite_ban_the_Shockwave_Hammer\" title=\"Why did Fortnite ban the Shockwave Hammer?\">Why did Fortnite ban the Shockwave Hammer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Did_the_Shockwave_Hammer_get_nerfed\" title=\"Did the Shockwave Hammer get nerfed?\">Did the Shockwave Hammer get nerfed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Melee_Damage_and_Kills\" title=\"Melee Damage and Kills\">Melee Damage and Kills<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#What_counts_as_melee_kills\" title=\"What counts as melee kills?\">What counts as melee kills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#What_is_true_melee_damage\" title=\"What is true melee damage?\">What is true melee damage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Other_Melee_Weapons\" title=\"Other Melee Weapons\">Other Melee Weapons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Is_Hammer_a_melee_weapon_in_Fortnite\" title=\"Is Hammer a melee weapon in Fortnite?\">Is Hammer a melee weapon in Fortnite?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Does_the_ODM_Gear_count_as_melee_damage\" title=\"Does the ODM Gear count as melee damage?\">Does the ODM Gear count as melee damage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Shockwave_Hammer_Usage\" title=\"Shockwave Hammer Usage\">Shockwave Hammer Usage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#How_many_charges_does_the_Shockwave_Hammer_have\" title=\"How many charges does the Shockwave Hammer have?\">How many charges does the Shockwave Hammer have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Where_can_I_get_a_guaranteed_Shockwave_Hammer\" title=\"Where can I get a guaranteed Shockwave Hammer?\">Where can I get a guaranteed Shockwave Hammer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Arena_and_Game_Modes\" title=\"Arena and Game Modes\">Arena and Game Modes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Is_the_Shockwave_Hammer_in_Fortnite_arena\" title=\"Is the Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite arena?\">Is the Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite arena?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Melee_Weapon_Classification\" title=\"Melee Weapon Classification\">Melee Weapon Classification<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Do_flails_count_as_true_melee\" title=\"Do flails count as true melee?\">Do flails count as true melee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Do_boomerangs_count_as_true_melee_in_Terraria\" title=\"Do boomerangs count as true melee in Terraria?\">Do boomerangs count as true melee in Terraria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#What_are_the_melee_weapon_damage_types\" title=\"What are the melee weapon damage types?\">What are the melee weapon damage types?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Melee_Combat\" title=\"Melee Combat\">Melee Combat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#What_is_considered_melee\" title=\"What is considered melee?\">What is considered melee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Does_a_whip_count_as_melee\" title=\"Does a whip count as melee?\">Does a whip count as melee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-shockwave-hammer-count-as-melee-damage\/#Do_fists_count_as_melee\" title=\"Do fists count as melee?\">Do fists count as melee?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Shockwave_Hammer_count_as_melee_damage\"><\/span>Does Shockwave Hammer count as melee damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> does count as a <strong>melee<\/strong> weapon and can deal <strong>melee damage<\/strong> in Fortnite, as it is designed for close-range combat and can be used to strike enemies with its slam function, which sends a shockwave that damages nearby structures and opponents. The <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> is considered a <strong>melee<\/strong> weapon due to its ability to deal damage in close proximity to the player, making it a valuable asset for players seeking to complete <strong>melee damage<\/strong> quests. <\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Shockwave_Hammer_classified_as\"><\/span>What is the Shockwave Hammer classified as?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Fortnite Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> is classified as a <strong>melee<\/strong> weapon, added in Chapter 4, and it&#8217;s rather versatile as it has dual uses for both offence and travel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Shockwave_Hammer_a_melee\"><\/span>Is the Shockwave Hammer a melee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> is a <strong>melee<\/strong> weapon, and it is considered one of the easiest <strong>melee<\/strong> weapons to use, especially for dealing <strong>melee damage<\/strong> in Fortnite.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_counts_as_melee_damage_in_Fortnite\"><\/span>What counts as melee damage in Fortnite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Melee damage<\/strong> in Fortnite can be dealt using the <strong>pickaxe<\/strong> or other <strong>melee<\/strong> weapons like the <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong>, by utilizing them to strike enemies in close range.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shockwave_Hammer_Specifics\"><\/span>Shockwave Hammer Specifics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Shockwave_Hammer_do_damage\"><\/span>Does the Shockwave Hammer do damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> can deal damage to nearby structures and opponents, and it will deal additional damage if slammed very close to another player.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Fortnite_ban_the_Shockwave_Hammer\"><\/span>Why did Fortnite ban the Shockwave Hammer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> was removed from Fortnite due to an issue, although the exact reason is not specified, it was likely due to its overpowered nature and the community&#8217;s uproar.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_the_Shockwave_Hammer_get_nerfed\"><\/span>Did the Shockwave Hammer get nerfed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> was nerfed to 3 ammo instead of 4, reducing its effectiveness in the game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melee_Damage_and_Kills\"><\/span>Melee Damage and Kills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_counts_as_melee_kills\"><\/span>What counts as melee kills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Melee kills<\/strong> are kills achieved using <strong>melee<\/strong> attacks, which require getting close to the target and using a <strong>melee<\/strong> weapon or the <strong>pickaxe<\/strong> to deal the final blow.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_true_melee_damage\"><\/span>What is true melee damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>True melee damage<\/strong> refers to damage done by <strong>true melee strikes<\/strong>, which are strikes by a <strong>melee<\/strong> weapon that are not caused by projectiles, such as hits done with the blades of swords and spears.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Melee_Weapons\"><\/span>Other Melee Weapons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Hammer_a_melee_weapon_in_Fortnite\"><\/span>Is Hammer a melee weapon in Fortnite?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Hammer<\/strong>, including the <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong>, is considered a <strong>melee<\/strong> weapon in Fortnite, as it functions like other <strong>melee<\/strong> weapons and can be used to deal <strong>melee damage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_ODM_Gear_count_as_melee_damage\"><\/span>Does the ODM Gear count as melee damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>ODM Gear<\/strong> is a <strong>Mythic Utility Item<\/strong> and <strong>Melee Weapon<\/strong> in Fortnite, and using it will count as <strong>melee damage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shockwave_Hammer_Usage\"><\/span>Shockwave Hammer Usage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_charges_does_the_Shockwave_Hammer_have\"><\/span>How many charges does the Shockwave Hammer have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> has 4 charges, and each action will use one of those charges, with a cooldown period of around 15 seconds to gain back a charge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_get_a_guaranteed_Shockwave_Hammer\"><\/span>Where can I get a guaranteed Shockwave Hammer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The only way to guarantee a <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> spawn is to open an <strong>Oathbound Chest<\/strong>, although it can also spawn randomly on the map.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arena_and_Game_Modes\"><\/span>Arena and Game Modes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Shockwave_Hammer_in_Fortnite_arena\"><\/span>Is the Shockwave Hammer in Fortnite arena?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Shockwave Hammer<\/strong> can be used in Fortnite arena, and there are specific game modes, such as the <strong>Shockwave Hammer Arena<\/strong>, where players can battle it out using only <strong>Shockwave Hammers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melee_Weapon_Classification\"><\/span>Melee Weapon Classification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_flails_count_as_true_melee\"><\/span>Do flails count as true melee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>flails<\/strong> now count as <strong>true melee<\/strong> damage, as they are considered <strong>melee<\/strong> weapons that can deal damage in close proximity to the player.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_boomerangs_count_as_true_melee_in_Terraria\"><\/span>Do boomerangs count as true melee in Terraria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In Terraria, <strong>boomerangs<\/strong> are considered <strong>melee<\/strong> weapons, but they may not always count as <strong>true melee<\/strong> damage, as they can be used as ranged weapons in certain situations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_melee_weapon_damage_types\"><\/span>What are the melee weapon damage types?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Melee<\/strong> weapons can deal various types of damage, including sharp trauma, such as laceration, dismemberment, and exsanguination injuries, and are most effective against minimally armored opponents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melee_Combat\"><\/span>Melee Combat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_melee\"><\/span>What is considered melee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Melee<\/strong> refers to disorganized hand-to-hand combat in battles fought at abnormally close range with little central control once it starts, often involving <strong>melee<\/strong> weapons and close-range fighting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_whip_count_as_melee\"><\/span>Does a whip count as melee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>whip<\/strong> is considered a <strong>melee<\/strong> reach weapon, as it is used in close proximity to the player and can deal damage to enemies within its reach.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_fists_count_as_melee\"><\/span>Do fists count as melee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fists<\/strong> are considered <strong>melee<\/strong> attacks, as they are used in close-range combat and can deal <strong>melee<\/strong> damage to enemies, although they are not always considered <strong>melee<\/strong> weapons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Shockwave Hammer count as melee damage? 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