The Sky Hammer Mortar is a weapon found in each Vigilante 8 title. They are equipped either to the side of the vehicle, or the back of the vehicle, and have ten rounds to begin with (twelve rounds in Arcade). When used, they shoot a pink-tinted burst of energy that homes in on a targeted opponent until it hits something, whether it be the target or the ground. This weapon is most effective against a slow opponent, since the weapon itself is slower than most other weapons.
Combos[]
| Turtle Turnover | Crater Maker | Tire Burster |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ ↓ ↓ (Trigger) | ↓ ↓ ↑ (Trigger) | ↓ ↓ → (Trigger) |
| Cost: 2 Rounds | Cost: 5 Rounds | Cost: 2 Rounds |
| Fires a non-explosive blast that knocks vehicles into the air, often flipping them upside down. | Fires all remaining ammunition into one mega-shot, leaving a crater in the ground after the impact. Follow this attack by pummeling your opponent with other weapons as he attempts to drive out of the crater. | The impact of this attack will blow a vehicle's tires for a few seconds, leaving him vulnerable to further attack. |
Trivia[]
- In Vigilante 8: Arcade, the Crater Maker combo creates a fire wall when making contact with the ground instead of making a pillar, and only costs four rounds.