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Pow Hammer

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Pow Hammer (ピコハン Pikohan?, "Piko Hammer"[1]) is a classic arte of the Tales series. This is one of the most widely recognized artes in the series, as it is usually one of the first that a supporting character learns or starts with. The name, both in Japanese and English, comes from the sound of a toy hammer when it hits something.

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[edit] Arte Description and History

This arte was introduced as a spell in Tales of Phantasia, requiring a short casting period before summoning a toy hammer to drop onto the target. If this hammer hits an enemy, it will be stunned for a short period without failure. However, the hammer can miss its target somewhat easily, especially if the target starts to move to a different position by the time the hammer appears. This original form is only a status-afflicting spell, and it does no damage to the enemy.

In later games, Pow Hammer became a physical attack that can be used in melee situations, often seen as a single hammer that is thrown at the enemy, spinning in the air as it arcs across the field to hit its target. In Tales of Eternia, Chat has an alternative version that allows her to throw several toy hammers at once, each with its own chance to stun any enemy that is hit.

In Tales of the Abyss, this effect is matched by Anise Tatlin's own version, which is available only if the "Great Pirate" accessory is equipped, as an homage to Chat's abilities. Tear Grants' version of the arte only summons one toy hammer. However, it can be used anywhere on the battle field to hit a target at any distance. Additionally, this arte can be used within a complete Water or Dark FOF circle to convert it into Frozen Hammer.

In Tales of Symphonia, after the arte has been used over 200+ times, Toss Hammer will appear randomly to replace it and any of its more powerful variants when they are used, inflicting the "poison" status ailment upon the enemy. The base Pow Hammer can also become Ice Hammer if Colette Brunel is inflicting Ice elemental damage. In her cameo appearances in Escort Titles, these altered artes become a default part of her arte list when appearing. In the game, there are several compound special attacks that can be formed with this arte during a Unison Arte. If used with Tiger Blade, the arte will become Pow Blade; if used with Lightning, the result is Mjollnir; if used with Light Spear, it will be Pow Spear; if used together with Devastation, the compound special attack will be Pow Devastation. All these artes have Colette replace the partner's original weapon with a Pow Hammer.

[edit] Appearances

[edit] Mothership Titles

Tales of Phantasia (SFC) - Mint Adenade
Tales of Destiny - Swordian Chaltier, "Mercy" Aura Disc (Hammer Blow)
Tales of Phantasia (PSX) + Full Voice Edition (PSP) - Mint Adenade
Tales of Eternia - Chat (Pow Hammer)
Tales of Destiny 2 - monster enemies
Tales of Symphonia - Colette Brunel (Pow Hammer)
Tales of Phantasia (GBA) - Mint Adenade (Pow Hammer)
Tales of the Abyss - Tear Grants, Anise Tatlin, Mint Adenade (Pow Hammer)
Tales of Destiny (PS2) + Director's Cut - Leon Magnus
Tales of Innocence - Iria Animi, Ange Serena
Tales of Vesperia - Estelle (Pow Hammer)
Tales of Hearts - Beryl Benito

[edit] Escort Titles

Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 - Colette Brunel
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology - Priest class, Leon Magnus, Tear Grants (Pow Hammer)
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World - Colette Brunel (Pow Hammer)
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - Priest class, Pirate class, Mint Adenade, Leon Magnus, Chat, Colette Brunel, Tear Grants, Anise Tatlin, Iria Animi, Estelle
Tales of VS. - Mint Adenade, Leon Magnus, Colette Brunel, Tear Grants, Anise Tatlin, Iria Animi

[edit] Fan-Translated Names

Tales of Phantasia (SFC) (DeJap Translations): Hammer
Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Absolute Zero): ?
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 (Kajitani-Eizan): ?

[edit] In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes

[edit] Tales of Phantasia

Japanese Description: 法術の一つ。敵を気絶させる
Romanization: Houjutsu no hitotsu. Teki wo kizetsu saseru
Translated Description (DeJap Translations): "Stuns an enemy."[2]

[edit] Tales of Eternia

Localized Description: "It can sometimes cause KO."

[edit] Tales of Phantasia (GBA)

Japanese Description: 敵の頭上にハンマーを落として気絶させる
Romanization: Teki no zujou ni hammer wo otoshite kizetsu saseru
Localized Description: "Stun enemy by causing a hammer to fall on their head."[3]

[edit] Tales of Symphonia

Localized Description: "Lv. 1 Sp. Attack: throw a hammer at the enemy."[4]

[edit] Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology

Localized Description: "Magic: Throw a hammer."

Localized Description: "Base: A pow hammer knocks the enemy silly."

[edit] References

  1. ↑ Tales Series Translation FAQ by KusanagiLord02 GameFAQs (2006) Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
  2. ↑ Tales of Phantasia (SNES) FAQ/Walkthrough Part 2/2 by JPuga GameFAQs (2001-07-15) Retrieved on 2009-07-01.
  3. ↑ Tales of Phantasia (GBA) FAQ/Walkthrough by sonicfreak77 GameFAQs (2007) Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
  4. ↑ Tales of Symphonia (GC) Technique FAQ by Darth Marth GameFAQ - Retrieved on 28-03-2009


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