The Blaststrike Maul is a hammer with explosive force — the heavy-hitter of Mina’s three starting weapons. You hold the attack button to charge up, and while charging, moving makes Mina roll. That charge-and-roll loop is the heart of the weapon: build up a big hit, reposition out of danger, then unload.
Who should use the Maul?
If you’d rather land a few huge blows than a flurry of small ones, this is your weapon. It’s slower than the Nightstar and the daggers, but its charged smashes hit hardest. The Maul is also the second most popular weapon in the game — it took 29% of the vote in Yacht Club Games’ favorite-weapon poll, behind only the Nightstar.
Upgrades
Both upgrades amplify the Maul’s burst potential. Boom Charge releases an explosion alongside your charged attacks, and Spin Rush adds a powerful spinning dash attack. The exact effects are in the upgrade table below.
You can buy the upgraded version of your chosen weapon from Legovich’s smithy in the red building in Ossex City Center. The first upgrade purchase starts at 2,000 Bones, then settles at 2,500 Bones for every other purchase. Upgrades are also found at the game’s eight field upgrade locations across Tenebrous Isle.
| Move | Input | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Charged Smash | Hold [Attack] | Hold the attack button to charge up a heavy hammer blow with explosive force. |
| Charge Roll | Move while charging | While charging, moving makes Mina roll — letting you reposition without losing the charge. |
| Boom Charge | Release a charged attack (after upgrade) | Releases an explosion alongside your charged attacks for extra area damage. |
| Spin Rush | [Attack] (after upgrade) | A powerful spinning dash attack that closes distance while dealing damage. |
| Upgrade | Effect | Where Found |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade 1Boom Charge | Releases an explosion alongside your charged attacks. | Legovich's smithy in Ossex City Center, or found at one of the eight field upgrade locations. |
| Upgrade 2Spin Rush | Adds a powerful spinning dash attack. | Legovich's smithy in Ossex City Center, or found at one of the eight field upgrade locations. |
Verdict
The Blaststrike Maul is the high-damage heavy-hitter and the second most popular weapon (29% of the poll). You trade speed for explosive power — hold to charge, roll to reposition, and lean on Boom Charge/Spin Rush for big burst damage.
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