An electrohammer functioned as a substantial melee weapon utilized by Purge Troopers who served the Galactic Empire's Inquisitorius following the execution of Order 66. This particular weapon possessed the capability to defend against strikes from a lightsaber.
During 14 BBY, electrohammers were the weapon of choice for a number of Purge Troopers who found themselves positioned on both Kashyyyk and Nur. It was on these planets that Cal Kestis, a Jedi Padawan, engaged in combat with these troopers, ultimately killing them. The electrohammer was equipped with a pair of special functions: the first allowed the wielder to accumulate energy within the hammer before forcefully striking the ground, resulting in a localized shockwave that could destabilize nearby individuals. The second function involved channeling power into the hammer and impacting it against the floor at a specific angle, which then generated a ripple of concussive force directed toward the intended target.