Ranks

RankEffectStrengthPoints
1Bruiser
You're a bruiser! With a little luck, you can sometimes knock down geriatric zombies. Sledgehammers deal 10% more damage. 15% chance to knock down enemies with power attacks. Stamina costs are reduced by 8% and 15% for power attacks. Find more sledges and parts in loot.
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2Mauler
You're now a mauler, but don't get too cocky yet. Sledgehammers deal 20% more damage. 30% chance to knock down enemies with power attacks. Stamina costs are reduced by 15% and 30% for power attacks. Find more sledges and parts in loot.
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3Smasher
You're a certified smasher of things that get in your way. Sledgehammers deal 30% more damage. Power attacks have a 45% chance to knock down enemies and a 20% chance to knock down nearby foes. Stamina costs are reduced by 20% and 40% for power attacks. Killing blows grant 10 stamina. Find more sledges and parts in loot.
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4Bone Breaker
You're a bone breaker! Sledgehammers deal 40% more damage. Power attacks have a 60% chance to knock down enemies and a 35% chance to knock down nearby foes. Stamina costs are reduced by 25% and 50% for power attacks. Killing blows grant 20 stamina. Find more sledges and parts in loot.
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5Skull Crusher
Skull Crusher. If anyone pisses you off, you have the means to crush their skull. Sledgehammers deal 50% more damage. Power attacks have a 75% chance to knock down enemies and a 50% chance to knock down nearby foes. Killing blows grant 30 stamina. Find more sledges and parts in loot.
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