You’ll need the Shanor Hammer to progress further in the Mines of Moria.

But where can you get the recipe and how do you craft it?

In this survival guide, we’ll show you how to make the Shanor Hammer in Return to Moria.

The Quick Menu

Take a look at some quick details to make the Shanor Hammer in Return to Moria.

Unlocked By:	Singing at the Old Pilgrim Library
Crafting Station:	The Great Forge of Belegost
Crafting Resources:	3 Shanor Ingots 1 Black Diamond 4 Ubasam Wood
Utility:	Repairs Complex Statues Rebuilds Eastern Stairs Repairs Damaged Buildings Faster

How To Unlock the Shanor Hammer in Return to Moria

Unlocking the recipe for the Shanor Hammer is unique.

You’ll need to search the Lower Deeps until you find the Old Pilgrim library.

We have a helpful guide for how to unlock the Shanor Hammer here that goes deeper into the process.

Basically, you need to approach the pillar and sing.

Once the song is over, the recipe for the Shanor Hammer will drop.

How To Craft the Shanor Hammer in Return to Moria

There’s only one place where you can craft the Shanor Hammer, and that’s in the Great Forge of Belegost.

You won’t be able to access the Great Forge of Belegost, however, until you drain the water filling it.

To do that, you’ll need to repair the Great Drain Pipes.

You can find out how to repair the Great Drain Pipes with this guide.

Once you’ve fixed the pipes, you’re not done repairing.

You need to repair the Great Forge of Belegost next.

Luckily, the replacement parts are in the same area, so this is a quick fix.

Once you have the Great Forge of Belegost running, you can access it to make the Shanor Hammer.

You’ll need the following resources:

• 3 Shanor Ingots
• 1 Black Diamond
• 4 Ubasam Wood

Other than the black diamond, the Shanor Hammer isn’t too expensive to make.

You’ll be able to smelt shanor ingots, and the Lower Deeps is full of ubasam wood.

If you don’t have any black diamonds, you may want to defeat some orcs or take on a boss.

Warren of the Deep Orcs will drop some black diamonds if you defeat him.

Check out this guide on how to defeat Warren of the Deep Orcs to ensure yourself of victory.

Once you have all the items you need, head to the Great Forge of Belegost and make the Shanor Hammer.

What Does the Shanor Hammer Do in Return to Moria

The Shanor Hammer has a few features, and it also unlocks two new crafting recipes.

It’s able to repair complex statues that you can find past the Eastern Stairs.

Since these statues often drop new armor and weapon recipes, it’s worth making the hammer.

It also repairs buildings faster, so if you want to fix up your base in a short amount of time, the hammer can help you.

Most importantly, it’s needed to fix the Eastern Stairs.

The Eastern Stairs progress the game, allowing you to travel to the next section of Moria.

You’ll also notice that when you craft the Shanor Hammer, it also unlocks a new recipe.

You’ll receive the Ufuhan Furnace and Khuzdul Forge recipes.

It’s time to upgrade your smelting and forging!