Pow Hammer

Pow Hammer (ピコハン) is a classic arte in the Tales series. It is one of the most widely recognized artes in the series, as it is usually one of the first that a supporting character learns. The name, both in Japanese and English, derives from the sound of a toy hammer when it hits something.

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 begins moving 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 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.

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's version of the arte only summons one toy hammer. However, it can be used anywhere on the battlefield to strike 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.

Pow Hammer has also appeared in some games as a weapon. In Tales of Symphonia, the "Pow Hammer DX", the "joke weapon" for Presea Combatir that is a large Pow Hammer with rings of yellow spikes, can be purchased at the Weapon Shop in Luin once it has been fully restored. In Tales of Legendia, the Pow Hammer can be obtained as a weapon through customizing in Werites Beacon, although it is fairly weak.

The Pow Hammer's hammer is also used for failure. A "Miss" while playing with the Gambler's Gamble results in a Pow Hammer striking the user, while a failure during Patty Fleur's Critical Moment may result in Pow Hammers striking everyone on the field.

Mothership Titles

 * Tales of Phantasia (SFC) - Mint Adenade, Uinal
 * 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, Cardinal, Uinal (Pow Hammer)
 * Tales of Legendia - Hammer weapon (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 - Illia Animi, Ange Serena
 * Tales of Vesperia - Estelle (Pow Hammer)
 * Tales of Hearts - Beryl Benito
 * Tales of Phantasia: Cross Edition - Mint Adenade
 * Tales of Xillia - Elize Lutus (Pow Hammer)
 * Tales of Innocence R (VITA) - Illia Animi, Hermana Larmo, Seven Star
 * Tales of Xillia 2 - Elize Lutus, Ludger Will Kresnik, Mint Adenade (Pow Hammer)
 * Tales of Hearts R - Beryl Benito (Pow Hammer)

Escort Titles

 * Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon - Couleur
 * Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 - Cleric costume, Priest/Priestess costume, Druid costume, Wizard/Witch costume, Scholar costume, Conjurer costume, Dancer costume, Fire Dancer costume, Traveling Performer costume, Water Ballerina costume, Tap Dancer costume, Shrine Maiden costume, Milard costume, Mint Adenade, Chat
 * Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 - Cleric costume, Mint Adenade, Chat, 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, Illia Animi, Estelle
 * Tales of VS. - Mint Adenade, Leon Magnus, Colette Brunel, Tear Grants, Anise Tatlin, Illia Animi
 * Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon X - Sister costume, Nurse costume, Bishop costume, Mint Adenade
 * Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 - Priest class, Pirate class, Mint Adenade, Leon Magnus, Chat, Colette Brunel, Tear Grants, Anise Tatlin, Illia Animi, Estelle

Fan-Translated Names

 * Tales of Phantasia (SFC) (DeJap Translations): Hammer
 * Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Absolute Zero): Toy Hammer, Pikohan
 * Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Phantasian Productions): Pow Hammer, Pikohan
 * Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 (Kajitani-Eizan): Pow Hammer
 * Tales of Innocence (Absolute Zero): Pow Hammer

Tales of Phantasia
Japanese Description: 法術の一つ. 敵を気絶させる Romanized Description: ''Houjutsu no hitotsu. Teki wo kizetsu saseru'' Translated Description (DeJap Translations): "Stuns an enemy."

Tales of Phantasia (PSX)
Translated Description (Absolute Zero): "Drop a toy hammer to stun an enemy." Translated Description (Phantasian Productions): "Stun an enemy by dropping a hammer on its head."

Tales of Eternia
Localized Description: "It can sometimes cause KO."

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 Romanized Description: Teki no zujou ni hammer wo otoshite kizetsu saseru Localized Description: "Stun enemy by causing a hammer to fall on their head."

Tales of Symphonia
Localized Description: "Lv. 1 Sp. Attack: throw a hammer at the enemy."

Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology
Localized Description: "Magic: Throw a hammer." Alternate Description: "Base: A pow hammer knocks the enemy silly."

Tales of Vesperia
Localized Description: "Base Arte: Throw a hammer that knocks the enemy silly."

Tales of Xillia
Localized Description: "Hurl a toy hammer at enemies to surprise them and leave them stunned."