Shillelagh

The Shillelagh, also known as the Magic Hammer is an important item in Herdy Gerdy.

Gerdy is first informed about the Shillelagh in Elven Wood by Moley if he approaches the Gypsy behind the locked gate. The mole tells him to visit Moonlit Peaks before attempting to enter. When Gerdy visits Poric in his cave in Moonlit Peaks, he is impolitely told to stay away from the leprechaun's amassed gold. Moley tunnels out of the ground to lend Gerdy a hand, Gerdy saying that he really needs the hammer in order to continue on his journey. Moley advises Gerdy to sneak up to Poric's crock of gold while he's asleep to try and scare him off. Once the young shepherd reaches the pot, Poric falls into a well and drops the Shillelagh. The Shillelagh is used for the first time in the very same cave, when a large rock traps Gerdy in the cave. By collecting 10 bells, Gerdy can hit a rainbow switch to move the boulder and escape.

When Gerdy equips the Shillelagh, he can smash rainbow switches to activate things, provided he has collected the appropriate amount of bells to do so.