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Super sledgehammers are powered variants of the regular sledgehammer, outfitted with kinetic storage devices to increase the impact force. As with its older brethren, sledgehammers are designed to apply a lot of force over a comparatively large area, in contrast to most other types of hammers.


Super sledgehammers date back to the pre-War times, when the return of trench warfare necessitated the creation of a tool superior to regular large hammers for engineering work and breaching concrete fortifications. The addition of a kinetic storage device greatly increased the power of a sledgehammer, making it, effectively, a self-powered engineering tool. It has also became an excellent impromptu weapon and by the end of the Anchorage Reclamation, it became standard issue for T-51 power armor units tasked with breaching heavily fortified enemy lines, like the Anchorage refinery.[1][2] The performance of the sledgehammer in close combat would eclipse its application as a tool. Decades after the war, super sledgehammers would be recognized as formidable weapons in their own right and as useful tools second.[3]


U.S. military super sledgehammer

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The original incarnation of the super sledgehammer, produced by the United States military, is a bizarre looking weapon compared to its predecessor. The head of the hammer contains the kinetic storage device and a pair of faces that transfer the stored energy to the target. It is mounted on a shock damper held in place by springs, designed to reduce the recoil produced by the impact to manageable, non-lethal levels. Additional padding helps make it more comfortable to use, while a fixture at the terminal end of the shaft ensures it won't slip out of the user's hands.[4] It is by far the most widespread model in the United States, commonly seen in the hands of high-tech factions and where the Brotherhood's own variant is not available.[5]

Rocket-assisted super sledgehammer

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This pre-War model was originally used by construction crews for demolition. Fitted with a rocket booster at the head, the sledgehammer would behave like a normal tool until it reached a certain acceleration point, when the booster would activate and deliver a tremendously powerful impact, easily crushing concrete. Of course, its use required carefully selecting the target area and trajectory, as while the operator was protected from the recoil by the shock dampener in the handle, everyone around them was vulnerable. Of course, it certainly didn't take much imagination to find alternative uses for the existing units after societal collapse.[6]

Brotherhood super sledgehammer

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A hammer designed after the Great War by the Brotherhood of Steel, using the finest technology available to the order. The outline of the weapon has been streamlined and the head enclosed in a protective casing. The handle is also simplified, apparently due to the weapon being designed explicitly for use by troops in power armor. Regardless of the intent, the sledgehammer eventually made its way to the outside and appeared on the market in New California, drawing attention for its combination of good ergonomics, excellent performance, and the ability to knock enemies around like there was no tomorrow. Its performance as a tool was an excellent bonus.[3][7]

Micro sledge

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Gray paragraphs are based on Fallout Tactics and were not confirmed by primary sources Micro sledges are miniaturized models of the super sledge, which are solely manufactured by the Eastern Brotherhood of Steel. These micro sledges are comprised of the same materials and parts as super sledges, albeit at a much smaller scale. This particular model of sledge has kinetic energy storage device fitted, which withholds a large amount of force, which is then released upon contact for an improved knock-back effect.[8]

Turbo super sledge

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Gray paragraphs are based on Fallout:Brotherhood of Steel and were not confirmed by primary sources If overkill had a name, this weapon would be it. A nuclear-powered turbine has been affixed to the head of a regular sledgehammer, creating a weapon that's as absurd in concept as it is effective in killing.

Behind the scenes



  1. See United States of America for references to trench warfare.
  2. Super sledgehammers are utilized by T-51b units operating as part of General Constantine Chase's final push into Anchorage in Operation Anchorage.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Fallout and Fallout 2 item description: "{11500}{}{Super Sledge}"
    "{11501}{}{A Super Sledgehammer, manufactured by the Brotherhood of Steel, using the finest weapons technology available. Includes a kinetic energy storage device, to increase knockback. Min ST: 5.}"
    (PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout), PRO ITEM.MSG (Fallout 2))
  4. Weapon appearance.
  5. Weapon availability.
  6. The Art of Fallout 4 p.234: "Chapter 5 WEAPONS
  7. Fallout Official Survival Guide p.112: "Super Sledge: A high-tech sledgehammer manufactured of high-strength, ultralight, ultra-dense materials. Overall, it's a bit heavier than a regular sledge but does about three times as much damage when it hits."
  8. Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel item description: "name_microSledge = {Micro Sledge}"
    "desc_microSledge = {A Micro Sledgehammer, manufactured by the Brotherhood of Steel, using the finest weapons technology available. Includes a kinetic energy storage device, to increase knock-back.}"
  9. Liquid Development portfolio