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'''Hammer Bros''' (also spelled out as '''Hammer Brothers'''<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' English instruction booklet, page 41.</ref><ref>M. Arakawa. ''Super Mario All-Stars'' Player's Guide. Page 9.</ref> and sometimes formatted without the full stop) are [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]s that stand upright and throw [[hammer]]s at the player, first appearing in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' They have bigger shells than [[Koopa Troopa]]s and wear helmets. Hammer Bros have several times been described as elite members of [[Bowser]]'s [[Koopa Troop]]. They were originally designed by Kazuaki Morita.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/iwata/iwata_asks_-_zelda_handheld_history_15603_15604.html Iwata Asks - Zelda Handheld History]</ref>

Hammer Bros along with Boomerang Bros and Fire Bros reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and its [[Nintendo Switch]] port ''[[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury]]'' acting the same way as in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. However, their hammers are thrown higher and closer to them, like in the 2D games, rather than lower and farther. Cat variants appear in [[Lake Lapcat]].

Hammer Bros. along with Fire Bros appear in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' as enemies found in the [[Dark Side]], [[Metro Kingdom]] (where they don their traditional helmets), [[Luncheon Kingdom]] (where they don chef hats and throw frying pans instead of hammers), and [[Moon Kingdom]] (where they don white top hats). Mario can [[capture]] a Hammer Bro by first removing their headwear with [[Cappy]], and then throwing Cappy at them a second time. As a Hammer Bro, Mario can use their weapons as an attack (as in his [[Hammer Mario|Hammer form]]) which can also hit [[? Block]]s, and in the Luncheon Kingdom, the frying pans can destroy blocks of cheese to reveal items hidden underneath. The game reveals that Hammer Bros. have blue spiky hair with yellow tips underneath their helmets, similar to that of a [[Chargin' Chuck]]. Hammer Bros. also appear in certain 8-bit segments in the [[Cloud Kingdom]] and Luncheon Kingdom, where they act the same as they did in ''Super Mario Bros.''

The first Hammer Bro found in the game appears in [[The Golden Coliseum]], next to a [[? Block]], and in the same level, another one rides one of the three chariots during the [[Iggy Koopa]] battle, called [[Chariot Bro]]. Two [[Small Hammer Bro]]s. attack Mario when he's about to get the second [[Mini Paint Star]] in [[Sacred Forest]]. Circus variations of Hammer Bros., called [[Juggler Bro]], and Boomerang Bros., called [[Circus Bro]], appear in [[Mossrock Theater]] and [[the Emerald Circus]]. The last one fights Mario in the [[black paint]] mixing room of [[Black Bowser's Castle]] next to a Boomerang Bro, two Fire Bro, and two Ice Bros. There is also another one in the background of that room monitoring to see that everything works correctly, but Mario does not fight him. A Hammer Bro is the third-round opponent in [[Roshambo Temple#Roshambo Temple #4|Roshambo Temple #4]], although after [[Wendy O. Koopa]] is defeated, it is replaced by the [[Rock Paper Wizard]] until beaten.

While normal Hammer Bros do not appear in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', Boomerang Bros. and Fire Bros appear in [[Somnom Woods]] and [[Neo Bowser Castle]] as enemies.

Hammer Bros return as enemies along with their [[Paper Hammer Bro|paper counterparts]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'', but this time, they retain their appearance in other ''Mario'' games. During the events of the game, some Hammer Bros [[Stuff Retrieval|steal all of the Trio's Battle Command Blocks]], and the Trio has to earn them back. Before they get the [[Flee]] command back, they can't attack the Hammer Bro at all, only being able to counterattack. Once they get the flee command, the player has no choice but to press {{button|3ds|R}} for "Idle" to skip their turn.

Outside of this, Hammer Bros appear commonly in the [[Twinsy Tropics Dungeon]], and stronger variations appear on the clouds above [[Sunbeam Plains]]. One Hammer Bro is also fought alongside a Paper Hammer Bro, a [[Spike]] and a [[Paper Spike]] as one of the [[Bowser]] [[Paper Bowser|Duo's]] last lines of defense in [[Neo Bowser Castle]], with its stats from Twinsy Tropics Dungeon.

In battle, Hammer Bros walk up to the targeted bro and throw hammers at them. If the Hammer Bro throws a hammer while grounded, the bro must jump over the hammer, and if the Hammer Bro jumps before throwing a hammer, the bro must not jump. The Hammer Bro then charges at the targeted bro and must be jumped on to end the attack. Their only other attack involves them throwing a hammer in the air with another Hammer Bro or a paper counterpart; the foes may even swap hammers occasionally before throwing. These must be countered with the Mario Bros.' hammers. If a Paper Hammer Bro participates, their hammer falls after the regular hammers; if both the Hammer Bros involved are regular, both their hammers fall at the same time.

Hammer Bros have a large role in ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', where they seem to be [[Bowser]]'s most trusted minions. It is in this game that they storm Peach's Castle and kidnap Mario, Luigi, and the [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s. They are major characters, and they are led by the [[Army Hammer Bro]]. They also appear as generic enemies towards the middle of the game, and even [[Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother|A. F. H. Bro]]s., who were absent from games for some time, reappear. Their militant role is changed, though, by the wild [[Vibe Scepter]], resulting in sub-species such as the [[Calm Hammer Bro]] and [[C. A. F. H. Bro]].

In ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'', Hammer Bros appear as teammates and sidekicks to the game's captains. They are offensive teammates. Despite this, they are no different than the other teammates provided in this game. This is the first game that Hammer Bro is given a standard voice as opposed to his computer voice in ''Mario Party'' and in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''. They typically exhibit a very cheery and positive attitude.

Hammer Bros also appear as offensive teammates in ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]''. Here, they are very good at shooting and passing the ball, but are unable to tackle very well. Hammer Bro is also very slow in this game, possibly because he carries several hammers strapped to his back. Every time he shoots or tackles, he uses the hammers from the sling on his back.

Hammer Bros appear in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' as spectators on [[3DS Toad Circuit|Toad Circuit]].

Hammer Bros appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' as spectators in [[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart 8)|Bowser's Castle]] and {{classic-link|3DS|Neo Bowser City}}.

Hammer Bros appear in ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' as NPC characters in the [[Castle Club]] mode.

Hammer Bros return in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' and its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|ports]], appearing in [[Drift-Along Canyon]] and [[Battle Tower Blitz]] (one of them standing in this level on two [[Goomba Tower]]s, jumping from one to the other). In the [[Nintendo Switch]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] versions of the game, Hammer Bros are also found in the bonus level, [[Uptown, Downtown]].

If the Hammer Bros are interacted with using a pointer/touch screen, they jump to a new position immediately once they are no longer stunned. They cannot be stunned while jumping.

In the Super Mario Mash-up for ''[[Minecraft]]'', Zombies are replaced by Hammer Bros; additionally, Zombie Villagers are replaced by Hammer Bros wearing the Villager's clothing. Hammer Bro also appears as a playable skin.

Hammer Bros appear in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' in the final world of the game, [[Inferno Island]]. They appear in two missions: [[Sure Shot Challenge (Advanced)]] where two Fire Bros and one Hammer Bro pitch the ball at the player, and the mission at Castle Gates, [[Defeat Bowser's Minions!]], where the player must defeat ten Hammer Bros by reflecting their hammers that they throw at the player and, once the ten are defeated ten Fire Bros appear and the player must do the same, except with the Bros.' fire. Hammer Bros. are also found as audience members in various stages.

Hammer Bros are yellow Koopas with green shells, cream-colored belly plates and green shoes (although they sometimes are barefoot), as well as green and white helmets (though the colors change depending on the variant). They look like Koopa Troopas, but have a taller stature, smaller blue eyes and a lighter-colored muzzle. Hammer Bros are notably always armed with black or gray hammers tied to wooden handles with rope. In ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Hammer Bros wear black shells and helmets, while their hammers are slightly less detailed. In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Hammer Bros are given a more realistic appearance than their ''Mario'' depiction, having a monotone appearance, as well as highly detailed hammers and helmets. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', however, Hammer Bros have a vibrant, cartoonish appearance with less detailed hammers and helmets; in the latter, their helmets and shoes have a lighter green color. In the [[DIC Entertainment]] ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' cartoons, Hammer Bros have drastically altered appearances, due to appearing with much darker skin tones, smaller body proportions, gray goggles, and shinier hammers.

In the first three ''Paper Mario'' games, Hammer Bros are given an altered design, which has them wear blue helmets instead of their standard green ones and have more rotund body proportions resembling those of Koopa Troopas. In ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'', Hammer Bros are given red shoes and spiked armbands, which reappear in ''Super Paper Mario''. From ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'' onward, however, Hammer Bros use their current-era design instead, while appearing with a paper outline.

Hammer Bros possess superior agility, due to jumping as high as [[Mario]] (if not as high as [[Luigi]]) and quickly traversing small areas from hopping. Hammer Bros hop very frequently, to the point where they hop while idling. In the way of weaponry, Hammer Bros use black or gray construction hammers, though ''Super Mario RPG: Legend Of The Seven Stars'' and the ''Paper Mario'' games depict them with wooden mallets instead. In most games, Hammer Bros throw their hammers at lower angles and farther distances, or higher angles at closer distances. The former games have Hammer Bros smack their adversaries with their mallets as a melee attack; exclusively to the ''Paper Mario'' series, Hammer Bros. throw a barrage of smaller, weaker hammers, or a hammer with magical abilities like shrinking. Hammer Bros' [[Skillshot|Skill Shot]] in ''Mario Strikers Charged'' has them attack the opposing team with a giant hammer, to daze them.

In most older ''Mario'' games, Hammer Bros are completely silent due to technical limitations. Most of the ''Mario'' RPGs and spin-offs give Hammer Bros in-game text so others can understand what they are saying; in ''Super Mario RPG'', Hammer Bros appear to speak with Brooklyn accents, often saying "ya" instead of "you." In the DIC ''Mario'' cartoons, Hammer Bros were given intelligible voice acting with [[Wikipedia:New York accent|Brooklyn]] accents. Hammer Bros also speak intelligibly in various ''Mario'' comics, as well as ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. In contemporary ''Mario'' games, Hammer Bros (and their variants) are portrayed by [[Motoki Takagi]], who provided them with grunts, yells, and even a few lines such as "Let's go." While they generally have a high-pitched voice, they have a deeper voice in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''.

|FraM=From "''Frère Marto''" (the French name for Hammer Bros) and "''L33T''". The "''R''" in "''FrR''" can be pronounced like "''ère''" in "''frère''" (SMS language) (dialogue)<br>Hammer Bros. (target marker)

|ItaM=1337 speak adaption of the Italian name for Hammer Bros, "Martelkoopa" (dialogue)<br>Hammer Bro (target marker)