The Golden Hammer is an item originally from Wrecking Crew and a recurring item in the Super Smash Bros. series as well. It is an upgrade over the hammer.
Appearances
Wrecking Crew
In Wrecking Crew, the Golden Hammer only appears in levels with at least three bombs that need to be set off in a certain order. In doing so, the Golden Hammer becomes usable for a short period of time.
Super Smash Bros. series
Since Super Smash Bros. Brawl, two decades since its previous appearance in Wrecking Crew, the Golden Hammer has appeared as a relatively uncommon item throughout the Super Smash Bros. series, particularly within Versus matches. It deals around 30% damage to anyone whom the fighter with the hammer hits. and is also swings faster the regular hammer. Sometimes a fake hammer will appear, known as the Squeaky Hammer, which does no damage to fighters and makes a squeaking sound whenever another fighter is struck by it. Two other differences from Wrecking Crew is that the Golden Hammer is found on a pedestal, and its user can jump while using it.
In the Challenges menu, a Golden Hammer is a one-time use item that can be used on most windows to unlock a reward without having to fulfill the requirement to unlock it otherwise.