| Skull Crusher | |
|---|---|
 Specialize in destroying enemies with heavy weapons like sledgehammers. | |
| Description | |
| Attribute | Strength |
| Group | Combat |
| Max level | 5 |
Skull Crusher is a Combat Perk in the Strength Attribute. Sledgehammers provide the most damage per hit but are consume loads of stamina in the process. Perks and mods providing stamina regen or reducing stamina usage are useful with Skull Crusher.
Requirements and Effects[ | ]
| Skill Level | Level Name | Effect Description | Strength Level | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruiser | You are a bruiser and with a little luck 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. | 1 | 1 PT |
| 2 | Mauler | You are 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. | 3 | 1 PT |
| 3 | Smasher | You are a certified smasher of most things that get in your way. Sledgehammers deal 30% more damage. Power attacks have a 45% chance to knock down enemies and have a 20% chance for power attacks 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. | 5 | 1 PT |
| 4 | Bone Breaker | You have nearly perfected the craft of smashing stuff and breaking bones. 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. | 7 | 1 PT |
| 5 | Skull 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 most enemies and have a 50% for power attacks to knock down nearby foes. Killing blows grant 30 stamina. Find more sledges and parts in loot. | 10 | 1 PT |
Recipe[ | ]
As of Alpha 21, skills no longer grant crafting recipes. That feature was replaced by Crafting Skill Magazines.