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<center><small>''For the similarly named {{MFamilies}} with only one set of arms, see [[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest 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|300px]]
|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={{tt|Gaikotsu kenshi|Skeleton swordsman}}
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu kenshi|Skeleton swordsman}}
|old=Skeleton ({{III}} {{NES}} and {{GBC}})<br>Skeletor ({{Monsters}} and {{Monsters 2}})
|old=Skeleton (''III'' NES)<br>Skeletor (''III'' GBC and ''Monsters'' 1 & 2)
|firstappear={{DQ}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|monster1=[[Armful]]<br>[[Grievous bodily arm]]<br>[[One-man army]]
}}
}}


The '''[[Skeleton swordsman]]'''  is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}.
The '''[[Skeleton swordsman]]'''  is a monster in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
A sextuple-armed menace, the Skeleton swordsman engages in the unscrupulous act of [[Undead family|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==
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|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|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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|agility=75
|agility=75
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|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>[[Phantom Ship]]
|locations=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Phantom Ship]]
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|snes-sprites=[[file:skeletonsoldier3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQ3 SFC.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Skeletom swordsman III gbc.png]]
|gbc-sprites=[[File:Skeletor DQIII GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:Skeleton soldier erdrick trilogy switch.png|100px]]
|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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|mp=8
|mp=8
|attack=113
|attack=113
|defense=126
|defence=126
|agility=109
|agility=109
|exp=431
|exp=431
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|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron headgear]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|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)
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (second act, night only)<br>[[Heliodor Castle]] (second act)<br>[[The Manglegrove]] (second act)<br>[[The Costa Valor]] (second act)
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-50%
|fire-resist=-150%
|ice-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-150%
|light-resist=-50%
|dark-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
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|double-down-resist=0%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-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.
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
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=Vicious skeleton swordsman
|name=Vicious skeleton swordsman
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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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|skills=None
|skills=None
|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron headgear]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Iron headgear]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Hoarder's Keep|The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep]] (third act, night only)
|locations=[[Hoarder's Keep|The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep]] (postgame, night only)
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-50%
|fire-resist=-150%
|ice-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-150%
|light-resist=-50%
|dark-resist=25%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
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|wisdom=3/5
|wisdom=3/5
|agility=4/5
|agility=4/5
|family= {{Zombie}}
|family={{Zombie}}
|in-game-description=Attacks with a sword in each of its 6 hands
|in-game-description=Attacks with a sword in each of its 6 hands
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[BirdBlow]], [[BiAttack]]
|abilities=[[Sap]], [[BirdBlow]], [[BiAttack]]
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|wisdom=4/10
|wisdom=4/10
|agility=6/10
|agility=6/10
|family= {{Zombie}}
|family={{Zombie}}
|in-game-description=
|in-game-description=
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[BirdBlow]], [[Sap]]
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[BirdBlow]], [[Sap]]
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==={{DQMCH}}===
==={{DQMCH}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
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]].


==={{DQM3D}}===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{Section-Stub}}
{{DQM3Enemy
 
|name=Skeleton swordsman
==={{DQMSL}}===
|kanji=がいこつけんし
{{Section-Stub}}
|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}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Skeleton swordsman appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the Undead family alongside the [[Bones of Baramos]] on its banner.
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
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|name=Skeleton swordsman
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|kanji=がいこつけんし
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|romanji=Gaikotsu kenshi
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton Swordsman.png|300px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton Swordsman.png|325px]]
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|family=Undead
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=A
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|role=Attack
|lvl=120
|lvl=130
|hp=976
|hp=1,100
|mp=260
|mp=289
|move=2-3
|move=2-3
|attack=507
|attack=542
|defense=298
|defense=332
|agility=437
|agility=465
|wisdom=150
|wisdom=161
|weight=35
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
|bskill1=[[Sap]]
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|bskill3=[[Hexaslash]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|bskill3=[[Hexaslash]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill1=Move +1/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Woosh]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill2=Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>{{AGL}} +20
|askill3=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>AGL +20
|askill4=[[Zap]] Res +25/Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>{{AGL}} +20
|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.
|lperk1=Raises physical potency of undead allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2={{ATK}} +10
|bperk2=ATK +10
|bperk3=[[Hexaslash]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=Hexaslash Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|aperk1='''Move +1''': Raises Move by 1.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
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}}
}}


==Similar species==
==In Other Languages==
*[[One-man army]]
{{OtherLanguages
*[[Armful]]
|es=Esqueleto espadachín|es-meaning=Spanish for "skeleton swordsman".
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]
|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==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DQIII_Skeletor.png|{{Famicom}} artwork.
DQIII_Skeletor.png|Famicom artwork.
DQXI Skeleton swordsman.jpg|{{XI}} polygon model.
DQXI Skeleton swordsman.jpg|''XI'' polygon model.
DQXI Vicious skeleton swordsman.jpg|A Vicious skeleton swordsman.
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 Army.jpg|A Skeleton swordsman along with other monsters in ''XI''
DQXI_Headless_Honcho_encounter.jpg|Assiting the [[Headless honcho]] along with other {{MFamilies}}s.
DQXI_Headless_Honcho_encounter.jpg|Fighting alongside the [[headless honcho]] and other monsters.
Skeleton swordsman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Skeleton swordsman psx.gif|{{1·2}} sprite.
Skeletor 2.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
Skeletor 2.png|{{Caravan Heart}} sprite.
DQotS Skeleton swordsman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQotS Skeleton swordsman.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQT GaikotsuKenshi BaramosZombie.jpg|The Skeleton swordsman and [[Bones of Baramos]] in {{Tact}}.
DQT GaikotsuKenshi BaramosZombie.jpg|The Skeleton swordsman and [[Bones of Baramos]] in ''Tact''.
DQT Skeleton Swordsman icon.png|{{Tact}} party icon.
DQT Skeleton Swordsman icon.png|''Tact'' party icon.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


[[Category:Skeleton]]
==Related monsters==
*[[One-man army]]
*[[Armful]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]
*[[Armageddon]]
 
[[Category:Zombie family]]
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[[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]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[fr:Squelépéiste]]
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