Amazing Flyin' Hammer Brother

Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bros. are enemies that appear in Super Mario World. They are stronger versions of Hammer Bros. and they are commonly seen near the end of levels.

Super Mario World
Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bros. are always seen flying around and throwing hammers in both directions. Because of this, they are considered one of the most annoying enemies in the game. They are infamous for being difficult to defeat and should be taken down with caution. Some of the best ways to take out an Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bro. is to either attack it from above using a Fire Flower or to have a Yoshi eat one. Fortunately, Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bros. aren't common in the game and can be found in a few levels. Defeating an Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bro. allows the player to make use of it's flying platform which is commonly used to cross gaps and reach the Giant Gate.

Super Princess Peach
Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bros. reappear in this game in some levels. There is also a version of an Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bro. called a Calm Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bro. that is usually seen sleeping.

Trivia

 * Amazing Flyin' Hammer Bros. have one of the longest names for enemies in the entire series.