Using the Master Hammer and Wither Staff in Combat

Buffs and Movement with the Master Hammer

The Master Hammer acts as both a heavy combat weapon and an all-around utility booster. Using it grants six positive effects: Strength, Speed, Resistance, Jump Boost, Haste, and Regeneration. Beyond tough melee fights, Haste and Speed make the hammer handy when clearing underground tunnels or moving quickly across rough terrain.

Keep one quirk in mind while wielding the Master Hammer: it slightly increases your player size. Because your character stands taller and wider than normal, low cave ceilings, standard two-block doorways, and tight mine shafts can snag your movement. Widen main base entrances or switch off the hammer when squeezing through cramped spaces during a retreat.

Firing the Wither Staff Safely

When you want to hit enemies from afar, equip the Wither Staff to launch explosive wither skulls directly at hostile targets. Because the projectiles explode on impact, treat the staff with caution around things you want to keep intact:

• Do not fire at mobs standing next to your storage chests, redstone contraptions, or fragile builds.
• Keep a safe gap between yourself and your target so you do not catch splash damage from your own blast.
• Watch your aim around a tamed Grimmer so friendly fire does not force your pet back into item form.