A power hammer served as a bludgeoning tool, constructed from durasteel, and was initially designed for demanding mining operations. It incorporated repulsor technology alongside shockwave generators inside its durasteel head, granting miners the capacity to deliver strikes of immense power. Miners greatly appreciated this functionality, which enabled them to effortlessly break through both rocks and thick metal deposits. Furthermore, early in the Galactic Empire's existence, these hammers gained traction as melee weapons after mining corporations fell under Imperial control, prompting miners to resist using their available equipment. The weapon's combat effectiveness stemmed from its ability to send even heavily protected adversaries hurtling through the air with shattered armor, rendering it highly effective in close-quarters battles.