The Blaststrike Maul is a heavy hammer with explosive force. It hits the hardest of any starting weapon, and it’s the only one that comes with its own dodge roll. The trade-off: it’s slow, and every charged swing is a commitment.
Who it’s for
This is the patient brawler’s weapon. If you like reading an enemy, waiting for the opening, and then deleting a chunk of its health in one swing, the Maul is yours. It came second in Yacht Club’s community poll (29%), behind the Nightstar — plenty of players love the payoff.
It’s less forgiving than it looks, though. Charging leaves you wide open, and a missed heavy swing hurts. If you mash buttons under pressure, you’ll eat hits during recovery.
How it plays
Tap for a basic swing, or hold to charge a heavy attack that does big single-hit damage. The clever part is what you can do while charging:
- Move during a charge to roll. This short roll has invulnerability frames, so it can dodge attacks — but the window is tight, so treat it as a skill move, not a crutch.
- The roll plus Hollowing gives the Maul two layers of evasion. Burrow to reposition, roll to slip a specific attack, then unload your charge.
The rhythm is wait → dodge → punish. You’re not pressuring enemies constantly; you’re picking the moment.
Upgrades
- Boom Charge adds an explosion to your charged attacks, so your big windups also clear groups around the target.
- Spin Rush gives you a spinning dash attack — damage and movement in one button, which helps a slow weapon close distance.
Where to find it and how to upgrade
Choose the Maul as one of your three starting weapons, or buy it for 2,000 Bones at Legovich’s Arms in Ossex City Center.
The two upgrades drop from the eight red upgrade chests across the world, or you can buy them from the smith — 2,000 Bones for the first, 2,500 after. The second smithy purchase requires winning a duel against Armand, the smith’s brother.
Note on damage numbers
Exact damage values aren’t published. Reviewers consistently call the Maul the highest single-hit damage option — slow, committal, devastating when it lands. Any precise numbers floating around are unofficial for now.
Verdict: Highest single-hit damage in the game and the only starter with its own dodge roll. Slow and committal — for patient players who read tells.
Moveset
| Move | Input | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer Swing | Tap attack | Close-range hit that lands hard for a basic swing. |
| Charged Smash | Hold attack | Big single-hit damage. Charging leaves you exposed, so set it up safely. |
| Charge Roll | Move while charging | A short roll with invulnerability frames. Can dodge some attacks, but the timing is tight. |
Upgrades
| Upgrade | Effect | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Boom Charge | Releases an explosion alongside your charged attacks — turns your big windups into crowd-clearing blasts. | Red upgrade chest (8 world locations) or buy from Legovich's smithy |
| Spin Rush | A powerful spinning dash attack that lets you cover ground and deal damage in one move. | Red upgrade chest (8 world locations) or buy from Legovich's smithy |
FAQ
Is the Blaststrike Maul good?
Yes, if you're patient. It has the highest single-hit damage in Mina the Hollower and a built-in dodge roll, but it's slow and committal — you need to read enemy tells to land the big hits.
Does the Blaststrike Maul have a dodge?
Yes. It's the only weapon with its own roll — you can roll while charging an attack, and the roll has invulnerability frames. The timing is tricky, so don't rely on it like a panic button.
Where do I get the Blaststrike Maul?
It's one of the three starting weapons. If you picked something else, buy it for 2,000 Bones at Legovich's Arms in Ossex City.
Is the Maul good for beginners?
It's beginner-friendly in damage but not in tempo. The slow swings punish mistimed attacks, so it suits players who like to wait for openings rather than mash.