Pow Hammer

Pow Hammer (ピコハン) is a classic technique of the Tales series. This basic technique is one of the most widely recognized skills/spells of the series, as it is usually one of the first that a supporting character learns or starts with.

Skill description and history
Pow Hammer was introduced as a spell, which requires 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 of Pow Hammer is only a status-afflicting spell, and it does no damage to the enemy.

In later games, Pow Hammer became a skill that can be used as a melee attack. This form of the skill summons a toy hammer that can deal damage, while maintaining a chance to stun the enemy. In Tales of Eternia, Chat's version of Pow Hammer is actually a release of many toy hammers, each with its own chance to stun any enemy that is hit. This effect is matched in Tales of the Abyss by Anise Tatlin's own version of Pow Hammer, which is available only if the "Great Pirate" accessory is equipped, as an homage to Chat's abilities. Tear Grants' version of the skill only summons one toy hammer, however it can be used anywhere on the battle field to hit a target at any distance.

In Tales of the Abyss, this skill can be used within a complete Water or Dark FOF circle to convert it into Frozen Hammer.

Super Famicom (DeJap Translations)
Translated Skill Name: Hammer In-Game Description: Stuns an enemy. Obtained: Mint Adnade, level 5 Requirements: 4 TP Skill Type: Novice Spell Effects: causes Stun, 100% success if the spell hits

Playstation
Obtained: Mint Adnade, level 5 Requirements: 4 TP Skill Type: Novice Spell Effects: causes Stun, 100% success if the spell hits

Game Boy Advance
Localized Skill Name: Pow Hammer In-Game Description: Stun enemy by causing a hammer to fall on their head. Obtained: Mint Adnade, level 5 Requirements: 4 TP Skill Type: Novice Spell Effects: causes Stun, 100% success if the spell hits

Playstation
Localized Skill Name: Hammer Blow In-Game Description: Drops a hammer on a enemy's head. Causes the enemy to lose consciousness. Obtained: Chaltier (Swordian), level 8 Requirements: 9 TP Skill Type: Novice Spell Effects: causes Stun, 100% success if the spell hits

Localized Skill Name: Hammer Blow In-Game Description: Drops a hammer on a enemy's head. Causes the enemy to lose consciousness. Obtained: Swordian Disc "Mercy" (found within: Belcrant; Tower of Druaga Floor 53) Requirements: 9 TP Skill Type: Novice Spell Effects: causes Stun, 100% success if the spell hits

Playstation 2
Obtained: Leon Magnus, level 20 Requirements: 3 CC Skill Type: Novice Spell, Earth Element, 1 hit Effects: chance to cause Piyo

Tales of Eternia
Localized Skill Name: Pow Hammer In-Game Description: It can sometimes cause KO. Obtained: Chat, default Requirements: 12 TP Skill Type: Base Arte, Earth Element Effects: chance to cause Stun; chance to cause KO

Tales of Symphonia
Localized Skill Name: Pow Hammer Obtained: Colette Brunel, level 8 Requirements: 8 TP Skill Type: Base Arte, 1 hit Effects: chance to cause Stun

Tales of the Abyss
Localized Skill Name: Pow Hammer Obtained: Tear Grants, level 5 Requirements: 4 TP Skill Type: Base Arte Effects: chance to cause Stun

Localized Skill Name: Pow Hammer Obtained: Anise Tatlin Requirements: "Great Pirate" accessory equipped, 12 TP Skill Type: Base Arte Effects: chance to cause Stun