Hammer Knight
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- Not to be confused with Hammer Katchū.
| Hammer Knight | |
|---|---|
Screenshot from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | |
| First appearance | Mario Kart 8 (2014) |
| Latest appearance | Super Nintendo World (2021) |
| Variant of | Boo |
Hammer Knights[1] are obstacles in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. They are encountered in Twisted Mansion. These statues are possessed by Boos. Two of them appear on the final leg of the track at the track's side, wielding giant hammers. They continuously swing down their hammers onto the track, blocking the way for racers and potentially flattening them and causing them to stop. The ground underneath their hammers is also partially destroyed and has a coin. Their hammers can also block incoming items, such as Green Shells and Red Shells. After the hammer slams the ground, the Boos that are possessing them float out of the statues. Whenever a Hammer Knight is knocked by a Spiny Shell, Star, Bullet Bill, or Super Horn, the Boo shouts in pain.
Gallery[edit]
Model from Mario Kart 8
A Hammer Knight before attacking in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハンマー Hanmā |
Hammer | May refer to the hammer itself instead of the armor swinging it | [2] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Hammer Knights: The final stretch of the track is populated by statues that slam their hammers onto the ground. It’s easy enough to avoid them by staying close to the center of the track, but the best racing lines will take you very close to them." – Musa, Alexander (May 30, 2014). Mario Kart 8 PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-804-16328-6. Page 106.
- ^ Suzuki, Tadashikō (editor) (June 5, 2017 (first print), June 25, 2025 (ninth print)). 「マリオカート8 デラックスパーフェクトガイド超∞」(Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Perfect Guide Hyper ∞). Kadokawa (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-04-733258-4. Page 131.