Editing Skeleton swordsman (recurring) (section)

==Appearances==
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|bestiaryNumber=#098
|sprite=[[File:Skeleton DQIII NES.png|125px]]
|lvl=31
|hp=75
|mp=18
|exp=843
|gold=58
|attack=95
|defense=58
|agility=75
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn
|item=[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Phantom Ship]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|whack-resist=70%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=25%
|dazzle-resist=70%
|snooze-resist=25%
|drain-magic-resist=70%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=70%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQ3 SFC.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Skeletor DQIII GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Skeleton Swordsman Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|125px]]
}}

==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|bestiaryNumber=#090
|family={{Undead}}
|description=Bony barbarians that requisitioned four arms from their fallen foes and attached them to their torso. They have sworn not to make any more bodily modifications...to themselves.
|sprite=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=140
|mp=54
|exp=1,092
|gold=28
|attack=164
|defense=182
|agility=106
|spells=[[Dazzle]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|skills=[[Attack Attacker]]
|item=[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|locations=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Ghost Ship]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=-25%
|explosion-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-50%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|bestiaryNumber=#203
|family={{Undead}}
|description=They start out with just one pair of arms, but augment themselves with the limbs of their enemies, until finally attaining their six-armed state.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI SkeletonSwordsman Sprite.png]]
|hp=157
|mp=8
|attack=113
|defence=126
|agility=109
|exp=431
|gold=67
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron headgear]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (second act, night only)<br>[[Heliodor Castle]] (second act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (second act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)
|fire-resist=-50%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-50%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=50%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}*A skeleton swordsman is faced in the boss battle with the [[headless honcho]], along with a [[skelegon]], a [[chasmonaut]], and a [[Grim gryphon|vicious grim gryphon]]. In the 3DS version and the 2D mode of the ''Definitive Edition'', four [[chasmonaut]]s fight alongside the headless honcho instead.
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious skeleton swordsman
|kanji=がいこつけんし・強
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu kenshi・kyō|Skeleton swordsman・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=#621
|family={{Undead}}
|description=Skeleton swordsmen driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI SkeletonSwordsman Sprite.png]]
|hp=761
|mp=16
|attack=377
|defence=352
|agility=259
|exp=2553
|gold=517
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron headgear]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Hoarder's Keep|The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep]] (postgame, night only)
|fire-resist=-50%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-50%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=75%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}

==={{DQM}}===
{{DQMEnemy
|name=Skeletor
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|sprite=[[File:Skeletor.png]]
|level=55
|hp=2/5
|mp=3/5
|attack=3/5
|defense=3/5
|wisdom=3/5
|agility=4/5
|family={{Zombie}}
|in-game-description=Attacks with a sword in each of its 6 hands
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[BirdBlow]], [[BiAttack]]
|habitat=[[List of teleportals in Dragon Quest Monsters|Gate of Sleep]]
|breeding=[[Soulspawn|MadSpirit]] x [[Dragon family]]<br>[[Marrow escapee|BoneSlave]] x [[Marrow escapee|BoneSlave]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Strong
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Strong
}}

==={{DQM2}}===
{{DQM2Enemy
|name=Skeletor
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|sprite=[[File:Skeletor 1.png]]
|level=55
|hp=6/10
|mp=6/10
|attack=7/10
|defense=7/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=6/10
|family={{Zombie}}
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[BirdBlow]], [[Sap]]
|habitat=
|breeding=[[Marrow escapee|BoneSlave]] x [[Marrow escapee|BoneSlave]]<br>[[Cross bones|CaptDead]] x [[Sculptrice|EvilBeast]]<br>[[Skeleton soldier|DeadNite]] x [[Golem]]<br>[[Walking corpse|Hork]] x [[Ursa major|Grizzly]]<br>[[Mudslinger (monster)|Mudron]] x [[Drackal|GulpBeast]]<br>[[Mummy]] x [[Great sabrecat|MadCat]], [[Hades' Condor|MadCondor]], [[Raven lunatic|MadRaven]], [[Ogre]], [[Stone golem|StoneMan]]<br>[[Soulspawn|MadSpirit]] x [[Dragon family]]
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|fire-breath-resist=None
|bang-resist=Weak
|crack-resist=Strong
|ice-breath-resist=Weak
|woosh-resist=Strong
|rock-resist=None
|zap-resist=None
|water-resist=Weak
|gigaslash-resist=None
|magic-burst-resist=None
|drain-resist=Weak
|whack-resist=Immune
|kamikazee-resist=Immune
|poison-resist=Strong
|paralysis-resist=Strong
|fuddle-resist=Strong
|snooze-resist=Strong
|dazzle-resist=Strong
|sap-resist=None
|decelerate-resist=None
|fizzle-resist=Weak
|stun-resist=None
|ban-dance-resist=None
|gobstopper-resist=None
|curse-resist=Strong
}}

==={{DQMCH}}===
Skeleton swordsman is a four-star monster of the [[Demon family]], as the Zombie family did not exist in this game, and has a Weight of 3. It naturally learns [[Sap]], [[Kacrackle Slash|IceSlash]], and [[Paralysis Attack|Paralyze]].

==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|icon=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Skeleton swordsman]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,410</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>310</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>660</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>310</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>320</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>500</big></big>
|bestiary=#460
|rank=<big><big>'''D'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Undead master fencers. They originally possessed the standard number of limbs, but they have plucked extra appendages from fallen foes to supplement their strength and now boast a solidly imposing six arms 
|talents=[[Slayer]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Zam Ward]] (lv. 20)<br>[[HP Booster I]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Bangmeister]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Debilitator]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Banger]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Trooper]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Uber Bossesbane]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Snappy Comeback]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Dragonspate]]<br>[[Aamon's Sanctum]]<br>[[Circle of Conquest]] - Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])<br>[[Hopeful Haven]]
|items=[[Manky meat]] (Common)<br>[[Golden tiara]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Skeleton soldier DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skeleton soldier]] X [[File:Skeleton soldier DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skeleton soldier]]<br>[[File:Grim rider DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Grim rider]] X [[File:DQM3 demon family icon.png|64px|link=Demon family]]
|fusions=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton swordsman]] X [[File:Hunter mech DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Hunter mech]] = [[File:Killing machine DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Killing machine]]<br>[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton swordsman]] X [[File:Cheater cheetah DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Cheater cheetah]] = [[File:Hellion DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Hellion]]<br>[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton swordsman]] X [[File:Coralossus DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Coralossus]] = [[File:Face invader DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Face invader]]<br>[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton swordsman]] X [[File:Phantom swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Phantom swordsman]] = [[File:One-man-army DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=One-man army]]<br>[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton swordsman]] X [[File:Sir roseguardin DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Roseguardin]] = [[File:Fright knight DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Fright knight]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=25%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=25%
|paralysis-resist=25%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}

==={{DQTact}}===
Skeleton swordsman appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family alongside the [[Bones of Baramos]] on its banner. As of the most recent update in the Japanese version, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton Swordsman.png|325px]]
|family=Undead
|rank=A
|role=Attack
|lvl=130
|hp=1,100
|mp=289
|move=2-3
|attack=542
|defense=332
|agility=465
|wisdom=161
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill2=[[Rolling Break]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Hexaslash]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>AGL +20
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>AGL +20
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of undead allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=ATK +10
|bperk3=Hexaslash Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Very Weak
|woosh-resist=Half Res
|bang-resist=Normal
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Half Res
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Normal
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Super Weak
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}