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<center><small>For the similarly named monster with only one set of arms, see [[Skeleton swordsman (IV)]]</small></center>
<center><small>''For the similarly named monster with only one set of arms, see [[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)]]''</small></center>
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Skeleton Swordsman
|title=Skeleton swordsman
|image=[[File:DQIII_Skeleton_Swordsman.png|center|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQIII_Skeleton_Swordsman.png|325px]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption= Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|romanji=Ga ikosukenshi
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu kenshi|Skeleton swordsman}}
|old=Skeleton<br>Skeletor
|old=Skeleton (''III'' NES)<br>Skeletor (''III'' GBC and ''Monsters'' 1 & 2)
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest III]]''
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|monster1=[[Armful]]<br>[[Grievous bodily arm]]<br>[[One-man army]]
}}
}}
The '''Skeleton swordsman''' (がいこつけんし ''Skeleton swordsman'') is a monster in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''.
 
The '''[[Skeleton swordsman]]'''  is a monster in the series.
 
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
A sextuple-wielding menace, the skeleton swordsman engages in the unscrupulous act of skeleton modification by augmenting itself with the amputated limbs of its fallen enemies. Having gained newfound dexterity, it puts it to devastating effect by cutting the whole party's defense in half with [[Kasap]] before eviscerating an unlucky sucker all in one turn.
Skeleton swordsmen are six-armed [[Undead family|skeletons]] that wield curved swords in each of their hands, having attached the extra arms from their fallen enemies to themselves. They wear purple armour, spiked skullcaps, boots, and gloves on each of their hands. In battle, they are able to cast Kasap to make their opponents more vulnerable before unleashing a flurry of slashing attacks.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|romanji=Ga ikosukenshi
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|bestiaryNumber=098
|bestiaryNumber=#098
|sprite=[[file:Skeletor DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[File:Skeleton DQIII NES.png|125px]]
|lvl=31
|lvl=31
|hp=75
|hp=75
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|skills=Acts twice per turn
|skills=Acts twice per turn
|item=[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|item=[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Ghost Ship]]
|locations=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Phantom Ship]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|remake-sprites=[[file:skeletonsoldier3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQ3 SFC.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|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%
}}
}}


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|name=Skeleton swordsman
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|romanji=Ga ikosukenshi
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|bestiaryNumber=
|bestiaryNumber=#203
|family=[[Undead]]
|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.
|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]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI SkeletonSwordsman Sprite.png]]
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|mp=8
|mp=8
|attack=113
|attack=113
|defense=126
|defence=126
|agility=109
|agility=109
|exp=431
|exp=431
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|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|items=[[Big bone]]<br>[[Iron headgear]]
|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron headgear]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (Act 2)<br>[[Heliodor Castle]]<br>[[Manglegrove]] (Act 2)<br>[[Costa Valor]] (Act 2)
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (second act, night only)<br>[[Heliodor Castle]] (second act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (second act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)
|evasion=
|fire-resist=-50%
|fire-resist=
|ice-resist=25%
|ice-resist=
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=
|rock-resist=0%
|rock-resist=
|light-resist=-50%
|light-resist=
|dark-resist=25%
|dark-resist=
|zap-resist=0%
|zap-resist=
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=
|whack-resist=100%
|whack-resist=
|poof-resist=50%
|poof-resist=
|poison-resist=100%
|poison-resist=
|paralysis-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=
|fuddle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=
|snooze-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=
|dazzle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=
|blunt-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=
|stun-resist=99%
|stun-resist=
|stumble-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=
|charm-resist=100%
|charm-resist=
|beguile-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=
|double-down-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=
|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=
}}*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.
}}
====Vicious====
{{spoiler|start}}
{{DQ11Enemy
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|name=Vicious skeleton swordsman
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|kanji=がいこつけんし・強
|romanji=Ga ikosukenshi
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu kenshi・kyō|Skeleton swordsman・strong}}
|bestiaryNumber=
|bestiaryNumber=#621
|family=[[Undead]]
|family={{Undead}}
|description=Skeleton swordsmen driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|description=Skeleton swordsmen driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.
|sprite=[[File:DQXI SkeletonSwordsman Sprite.png]]
|sprite=[[File:DQXI SkeletonSwordsman Sprite.png]]
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|mp=16
|mp=16
|attack=377
|attack=377
|defense=352
|defence=352
|agility=259
|agility=259
|exp=2553
|exp=2553
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|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|items=[[Big bone]]<br>[[Iron headgear]]
|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron headgear]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Hoarder's Keep]]
|locations=[[Hoarder's Keep|The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep]] (postgame, night only)
|evasion=
|fire-resist=-50%
|fire-resist=
|ice-resist=25%
|ice-resist=
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=
|rock-resist=0%
|rock-resist=
|light-resist=-50%
|light-resist=
|dark-resist=25%
|dark-resist=
|zap-resist=0%
|zap-resist=
|drain-resist=0%
|drain-resist=
|whack-resist=100%
|whack-resist=
|poof-resist=75%
|poof-resist=
|poison-resist=100%
|poison-resist=
|paralysis-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=
|fuddle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=
|snooze-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=
|dazzle-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=
|sap-resist=0%
|sap-resist=
|blunt-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=
|stun-resist=99%
|stun-resist=
|stumble-resist=0%
|stumble-resist=
|charm-resist=100%
|charm-resist=
|beguile-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=
|double-down-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=
|elemental-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=
}}
}}
{{Section-Stub}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''===
==={{DQM}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQMEnemy
|name = Skeletor
|name=Skeletor
|image = [[Image:Skeletor.png]]
|kanji= がいこつけんし
|game = ''[[Dragon Warrior Monsters]]''
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|console = GBC
|sprite=[[File:Skeletor.png]]
|hp = 2/5
|level=55
|mp =  
|hp=2/5
|attack = 3/5
|mp=3/5
|defense = 3/5
|attack=3/5
|agility = 4/5
|defense=3/5
|spells = [[Sap]] (Lv. 5)<br>[[BirdBlow]] (Lv. 13)<br>[[BiAttack]] (Lv. 20)
|wisdom=3/5
|family = [[Undead]]}}
|agility=4/5
{{Section-Stub}}
|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
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''===
==={{DQM2}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{DQM2Enemy
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''===
|name=Skeletor
{{Section-Stub}}
|kanji= がいこつけんし
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D]]''===
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
{{Section-Stub}}
|sprite=[[File:Skeletor 1.png]]
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''===
|level=55
{{Section-Stub}}
|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
}}
 
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Esqueleto espadachín|es-meaning=Spanish for "skeleton swordsman".
|fr=Squelépéiste|fr-meaning=From the French ''{{tt|squelette|skeleton}}'' and ''{{tt|épéiste|swordsman}}''.
|de=Skelettkämpfer|de-meaning=German for "skeleton fighter".
|it=Spadaskeletro|it-meaning=From the Italian ''{{tt|spada|sword}}'' and ''{{tt|scheletro|skeleton}}''.
|zh-tw=骸骨劍士|zh-tw-meaning=Chinese for "skeleton swordsman".
}}
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQIII_Skeletor.png|Famicom artwork.
DQXI Skeleton swordsman.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
DQXI Vicious skeleton swordsman.jpg|A Vicious skeleton swordsman.
DQXI Headless Honcho Army.jpg|A Skeleton swordsman along with other monsters in ''XI''
DQXI_Headless_Honcho_encounter.jpg|Fighting alongside the [[headless honcho]] and other monsters.
Skeleton swordsman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Skeletor 2.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
DQotS Skeleton swordsman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQT GaikotsuKenshi BaramosZombie.jpg|The Skeleton swordsman and [[Bones of Baramos]] in ''Tact''.
DQT Skeleton Swordsman icon.png|''Tact'' party icon.
</gallery></center>


==Related monsters==
==Related monsters==
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*[[Armful]]
*[[Armful]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]
*[[Armageddon]]


==Gallery==
[[Category:Zombie family]]
<center><gallery>
[[Category:Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
File:DQIII_Skeletor.png|Famicom artwork
Image:Skeletor 1.png|DQM2 sprite
File:Skeleton swordsman psx.gif|DQM I&II sprite
Image:Skeletor 2.png|Caravan sprite
</gallery></center>
{{DQIII}}
{{DQXI}}
{{DQM}}
{{DQM2}}
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Squelépéiste]]

Latest revision as of 20:05, 20 August 2026

For the similarly named monster with only one set of arms, see Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)

The Skeleton swordsman is a monster in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Skeleton swordsmen are six-armed skeletons that wield curved swords in each of their hands, having attached the extra arms from their fallen enemies to themselves. They wear purple armour, spiked skullcaps, boots, and gloves on each of their hands. In battle, they are able to cast Kasap to make their opponents more vulnerable before unleashing a flurry of slashing attacks.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit | edit source]

Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi)
Bestiary Number: #098
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Sprites Attributes
NES SFC GBC Switch Level HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
31 75 18 843 58 95 58 75 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Crack Woosh Zap Whack Kamikazee Poof Dazzle Snooze Drain Magic Fizzle Fuddle Sap Deceleratle
25% 25% 25% 25% 70% 0% 25% 70% 25% 70% 25% 70% 25% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Kasap Acts twice per turn Manoza Cave
Phantom Ship 		Steel broadsword1⁄128


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit | edit source]

Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし, Gaikotsu kenshi )
Defeated Monster List number: #090
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Attributes
Sprite Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Undead 140 54 1,092 28 164 182 106 0⁄64
Resistances
Fire Explosion Ice Wind Strike Lightning Drain Magic Whack Kamikazee Poof
-25% -25% 0% 0% 0% -50% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Dazzle Fizzle Fuddle Paralysis Snooze Stumble Stun Deceleratle Blunt Sap
0% 0% 0% 100% 100% 0% 100% 0% ? 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Item Drop
Dazzle
Kasap 		Attack Attacker Manoza Cave
Ghost Ship 		Steel broadsword1⁄32
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.


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit | edit source]

Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし, Gaikotsu kenshi )
Defeated Monster List No. : #203
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Undead 157 8 431 67 113 126 109
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
-50% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% -50% 0% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
50% 100% 0% 25% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kasap None Heliodor Region (second act, night only)
Heliodor Castle (second act)
The Manglegrove (second act)
The Costa Valor (second act) 		Big bone1⁄8
Iron headgear1⁄128
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.
Vicious skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし・強, Gaikotsu kenshi・kyō )
Defeated Monster List No. : #621
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility
Undead 761 16 2553 517 377 352 259
Resistances
Fire Ice Wind Lightning Earth Dark Light MP Theft Insta-Death
-50% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% -50% 0% 100%
Poof Dazzle Fizzle Confusion Paralysis Poison Sleep Blunt Deceleratle
75% 100% 0% 25% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Spooky Aura Stumble Stun Charm Beguilement Double Down Elem Res Down
0% 0% 0% 99% 100% 100% 0% 0%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Kasap None The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep (postgame, night only) Big bone1⁄8
Iron headgear1⁄128
Description Skeleton swordsmen driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows.


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit | edit source]

Skeletor (がいこつけんし, Gaikotsu kenshi )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Zombie 55 2/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 4/5 3/5
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Zap*
None None None Weak Strong Weak Strong None None
Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle* Snooze*
None None Weak Immune Immune Strong Strong Strong Strong
Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Strong Weak None None None None None Strong
Additional information
Description Attacks with a sword in each of its 6 hands
Skills Sap, BirdBlow, BiAttack
Location Gate of Sleep
Breeding Chart MadSpirit x Dragon family
BoneSlave x BoneSlave

Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit | edit source]

Skeletor (がいこつけんし, Gaikotsu kenshi )
Sprite Attributes
GBC PSX Family Level cap* HP Growth MP Growth Attack Growth Defence Growth Agility Growth Wisdom Growth
? Zombie 55 6/10 6/10 7/10 7/10 6/10 4/10
Resistances
Frizz* Sizz* Fire Breath* Bang* Crack* Cool Breath* Woosh* Rock* Water*
None None None Weak Strong Weak Strong None Weak
Zap* Gigaslash Magic Burst Drain Magic * Whack* Kamikazee* Poison* Paralysis* Fuddle*
None None None Weak Immune Immune Strong Strong Strong
Snooze* Dazzle* Fizzle Ban Dance Gobstopper Stun* Sap* Decelerate* Curse
Strong Strong Weak None None None None None Strong
Additional information
Description
Skills BiAttack, BirdBlow, Sap
Location
Breeding Chart BoneSlave x BoneSlave
CaptDead x EvilBeast
DeadNite x Golem
Hork x Grizzly
Mudron x GulpBeast
Mummy x MadCat, MadCondor, MadRaven, Ogre, StoneMan
MadSpirit x Dragon family

Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart[edit | edit source]

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, IceSlash, and Paralyze.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし, Gaikotsu kenshi )
Monsterpedia No.: #460
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Skeleton swordsman Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
D 1,410 310 660 310 500 320
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Slayer (lv. 1)
Zam Ward (lv. 20)
HP Booster I (lv. 40) 		Bangmeister (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 40) 		Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Uber Bossesbane (lv. 1)
Snappy Comeback (lv. 60) 		Manky meat (Common)
Golden tiara (Rare)
Resistances
Fire * Water * Explosion * Wind * Earth * Ice * Electricity * Light * Dark * Antimagic *
-25% 0% 0% 25% 50% 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Bedazzlement * Confusion * Debilitation * MP Absorption * Paralysis * Poison * Sleep * Stun * Instant Death *
-25% 0% 0% 50% 25% 50% 25% 0% 25%
Additional information
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
Location Dragonspate
Aamon's Sanctum
Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon ()
Hopeful Haven
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X
X
Notable fusions
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Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

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.

Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
Attack 130 1,100 289 2-3
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
542 332 465 161 35
Resistances
Frizz Sizz Crack Woosh Bang
Normal Very Weak Very Weak Half Res Normal
Zap Zam Snooze Poison Physical Lock
Half Res Normal Half Res Half Res Normal
Spell Lock Martial Lock Breath Lock Hobble * Stun *
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak Normal
Dazzle Curse Paralysis Confusion Charm
Super Weak Normal Immune Normal Normal
Skills
Basic skills Awakening skills
Sap
Rolling Break*
Hexaslash*		 Move +1/Stats Up
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up
AGL +20
Zap Res +25/Stats Up
Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up
AGL +20
Perks
Basic perks Max HP +20
ATK +10
Hexaslash Potency +2%
Leader perk Raises physical potency of undead allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
Awakening perk Move +1: Raises Move by 1.


In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEsqueleto espadachínSpanish for "skeleton swordsman".
FrançaisSquelépéisteFrom the French squelette and épéiste.
DeutschSkelettkämpferGerman for "skeleton fighter".
ItalianoSpadaskeletroFrom the Italian spada and scheletro.
中文 (繁體)骸骨劍士Chinese for "skeleton swordsman".

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Famicom artwork.
    Famicom artwork.
  • XI polygon model.
    XI polygon model.
  • A Vicious skeleton swordsman.
    A Vicious skeleton swordsman.
  • A Skeleton swordsman along with other monsters in XI
    A Skeleton swordsman along with other monsters in XI
  • Fighting alongside the headless honcho and other monsters.
    Fighting alongside the headless honcho and other monsters.
  • DQM1·2 sprite.
    DQM1·2 sprite.
  • Caravan Heart sprite.
    Caravan Heart sprite.
  • Stars model.
    Stars model.
  • The Skeleton swordsman and Bones of Baramos in Tact.
    The Skeleton swordsman and Bones of Baramos in Tact.
  • Tact party icon.
    Tact party icon.

Related monsters[edit | edit source]

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