Sledgehammer

14lb Sledgehammer

In-game description

“A combat sledgehammer used for light demolition or melee encounters. Attacking enemies from the back or while they are prone will initiate a lethal takedown.”
Sledgehammer in Battlefield 6

Stats as of 1.4.1.0

Hit delay200 ms
Damage60

Availability

Signature WeaponAny
UnlockOwned
RequirementTBD
Added in1.0.1.0 (Launch)

Patch history

6 patch notes mentioning the Sledgehammer, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.

1.4.1.0Jul 16, 2026gadgets
  • The EOD Bot Arm and the Sledgehammer can no longer be used while swimming.
  • The Sledgehammer can no longer be used for quick swings while swimming.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.4.1.0 in the balance log
1.2.3.0Apr 10, 2026REDSEC
  • Updated REDSEC mode destruction values so plaster, concrete, and other heavy objects now take 2 Sledgehammer hits instead of 4 or more. This change does not affect Multiplayer modes.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.3.0 in the balance log
1.1.3.5Jan 16, 2026weapons
  • Improved buffering behaviour for knife and sledgehammer attacks.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.3.5 in the balance log
1.1.1.0Oct 24, 2025weapons
  • Balanced sledgehammer damage against world objects for better consistency.
  • Buildings now take more hits to be destroyed by a Sledgehammer.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.1.0 in the balance log

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Patch entries on this page are the Sledgehammer lines from EA's official Game Update notes, reproduced exactly as published and linked to their source in the full log. Any in-game description is quoted and attributed.

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