In Last Epoch, few weapons evoke the sheer force of destruction like the Infernal Hammer of Ulric. This unique two-handed mace, forged in ancient fire, transforms ordinary melee builds into molten engines of devastation. In this guide, we’ll break down how to obtain, build around, and Last Epoch Gold dominate enemies using the Infernal Hammer, especially within the context of the Emberforge Awakening endgame cycle.

How to Obtain the Infernal Hammer of Ulric

The Infernal Hammer of Ulric is a unique two-handed mace that drops exclusively from The Emberlord, a major boss added in the Emberforge Awakening timeline. Here's how to reach and farm it:

Step 1: Unlock the Emberforge Timeline

The Emberforge Timeline unlocks at Level 80 after completing the Reign of Dragons timeline and stabilizing three echoes.

Access it via the Monolith of Fate system in End of Time.

Step 2: Farm the Echoes

Run Rare and Corrupted Echoes leading to The Emberlord boss arena. Using increased unique drop chance modifiers in echoes will boost your odds.

Focus on echoes with two-handed weapon drop modifiers.

Step 3: Defeat The Emberlord

A Level 85 boss with heavy fire-based AOE and burn mechanics.

Equip fire resistance, purity runes, and bring cleansing potions.

The Infernal Hammer has about a 10-15% chance to drop on boss kill (increased with corruption and blessing modifiers).

Weapon Overview: Infernal Hammer of Ulric

Meteoric Maul ：

+40 Melee Fire Damage

- Chance to cast Molten Burst on hit (Fire Nova explosion)

- +% Increased Melee Fire Damage

- +% Ignite Chance

- Enemies hit take increased fire damage

Molten Burst is an automatic proc that scales with your fire damage and can hit multiple enemies. This makes the hammer ideal for both clearing packs and melting bosses under sustained assault.

Recommended Class & Build: Forge Guard (Sentinel)

While several classes can wield the hammer, the Forge Guard excels due to natural synergy with fire damage, armor, and ignite mechanics.

Core Skills:

Forge Strike – Main damage skill; create weapon minions that inherit fire/ignite buffs.

Take nodes like Molten Weapons and Crucible of Flame for fire conversion.

Smelter’s Wrath – A charged fire AOE attack with immense burst.

Specialize into Searing Echoes and Ember Infusion for shorter charge time and burn.

Ring of Shields – Defensive layering and sustain.

Specialize in Healing Shields and Flame Ward to synergize with fire bonuses.

Volcanic Orb – Ranged fireball for kiting or initial pulls.

Buff it with Shrapnel Core and Burning Ground.

Rebuke – Channel for DR and healing under burst phases.

Take Flame Forged Defense to trigger fire retaliation.

Passive Tree Essentials

Sentinel Tree:

Armor Clad – 10/10 for tankiness

Time and Faith – 5/5 for mana sustain

Fearless – Fire resistance and health

Forge Guard Tree:

Volatile – 5/5 for increased fire and ignite damage

Flame Forged – Amplifies fire-based weapons like the Infernal Hammer

Shield Crafter – Helps sustain and block if you’re not dual-wielding

Battle Hardened – Additional armor and endurance

Gear and Idols

Supporting Gear:

Gloves: Chance to ignite on hit, melee fire damage

Boots: Movement speed, health, ignite avoidance

Body Armour: Fire resistance, health, flat armor

Amulet: Increased fire damage, Strength

Rings: Ignite chance, fire penetration

Idols:

Look for Large Rahyeh Idols or Throne of Ambition for:

Increased fire damage

Increased damage over time

Chance to ignite on hit

Playstyle and Rotation

Engage with Volcanic Orb or Forge Strike to prime enemies with fire vulnerability.

Spam Forge Strike and basic attacks to proc Molten Burst from the Infernal Hammer.

Use Smelter’s Wrath for major AOE clearing or boss bursting.

Rotate Ring of Shields and Rebuke for defense during elite or boss fights.

Stay mobile and let your ignites and Molten Burst finish off packs.

Boss Strategy: The Emberlord

The Emberlord (from whom you acquire the hammer) is fire-resistant but not immune. Key tips:

Use Volcanic Orb and Molten Burst to bypass his armor.

Drop Ring of Shields before every flame wave phase.

Rebuke during fire geyser barrages for maximum damage reduction.

Keep applying ignite stacks—his damage ramps up over time, but so will yours.

Final Tips

The Infernal Hammer excels in Monoliths, Arenas, and buy Last Epoch Gold Empowered Echoes, thanks to its hybrid single-target and AOE potential.

The key is keeping up high uptime on hits to maintain Molten Burst procs.

The hammer’s ignite synergy makes it powerful for damage over time scaling and low-maintenance clearing.

Conclusion

The Infernal Hammer of Ulric is a game-changing weapon for fire-based melee builds in Last Epoch. By centering your Forge Guard around its explosive mechanics, you’ll not only incinerate waves of enemies but also stand firm against even the toughest bosses in the Emberforge Awakening cycle.

Whether you’re farming empowered echoes or just love a hammer that sets the world ablaze, this weapon deserves a prime spot in your arsenal.

Let the forge rise, and may your enemies melt in your wake.