Doomhammer

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This article is about the weapon. For the warchief, see Orgrim Doomhammer. For his father, see Telkar Doomhammer.

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Strangely unused Doomhammer model found in WoW files. This model matches its Warcraft III cinematic appearance, clearly depicting the wolf symbol.

Doomhammer is the eponymous signature weapon of the Doomhammer family from the Blackrock clan, passed down from father to son. It was forged for the first of the Doomhammer line generations ago, a noble weapon for a noble line. Although the hilt of the hammer has been replaced, the actual hammerhead itself has endured as a testament of the crafter's skill.

In spite of the name, Doomhammer is a weapon of good, bringing doom to enemies of the orcs and upholding the family's honor. A prophecy stated that one day, when the orcs had fallen to barbarism and evil, Doomhammer would be taken away from the family by the spirits for their crimes. However, the prophecy also stated that, while the Doomhammer family would die out, the weapon would be passed on to another orc, one who would use Doomhammer and its powers to turn the orcs away from evil.

As is the nature of such prophecies, the orcs did indeed fall, all due to the manipulations of Gul'dan and Kil'jaeden. Orgrim, last of the Doomhammer line, passed the weapon on to his protégé Thrall, the one who redeemed the orcish race and completed the prophecy.

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Appearance

The appearance of Doomhammer has changed over time. When it was first depicted in the Warcraft II manual, it bore a jagged blade at the end and two spikes on each side. By the time it was passed onto Thrall in Lord of the Clans, these blades and spikes had been removed.

After the weapon was passed to Thrall, the wolf's-head symbol of the Frostwolf clan was added to the hammer's formerly plain head. This symbol can be seen in the cinematic where Thrall and Grom Hellscream battle Mannoroth (it most visible just before Thrall throws it at Mannoroth, when it glows brightly).

In World of Warcraft, the Doomhammer has a unique black metal appearance that resembles a Stormhammer. Within the game files there is an unused Doomhammer model, which resembles the hammer shown in the Warcraft III cinematic.

Gallery

Doomhammer presents the head of Blackhand.

A later depiction.

Thrall on the cover of "Lord of the Clans".