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<sub>For the Dragon Quest III enemy, see [[skeletor]].</sub>
{{Monster Infobox
<sub>For the Dragon Quest IV enemy, see [[skeleton swordsman|skeleton swordsman]].</sub>
|title=Skeleton
<sub>For the Dragon Quest V enemy, see [[Lesionnaire]].</sub>
|image=[[File:DQVIII Skeleton.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|firstappear={{DQ}}
}}
 
The '''skeleton''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in the original [[Dragon Quest|game]]. It is the skeletal remains of a fallen warrior brought back from the grave to continue fighting.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
'''Skeletons''', are, much like their name would imply, a hostile, armored, and occasionally armed skeletons.
'''Skeletons''', are, much like their name would imply, a hostile and occasionally armed [[Undead family|skeleton]]s. They wear long grey tunics with brown and gold collars, brown leggings, dark blue gloves and boots, and a belt around their waists with a blue jewel as a buckle. Interestingly, their skulls are far longer than that of a normal [[human]]'s, to the point that in some 3D games the cranium curves backwards slightly. The crack on their skulls is said to be a wound they received when they were still alive.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQEnemy
|float = left
|name=Skeleton
|name = Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|image = [[image:skeleton.gif]][[image:skeletonsnes.gif]]
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|game = Dragon Quest
|nes-sprite=[[image:Skeleton DQ NES.gif]]
|console = NES, SNES, GBC
|nes-hp=30
|hp = 30
|nes-mp=0
|attack = 28
|nes-exp=11
|defense = 22
|nes-gold=29
|agility = 17
|nes-attack=28
|experience = 11 (NES)<br/>25 (remix)
|nes-defense=22
|gold = 30 (NES)<br/>42 (remix)
|nes-agility=22
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=East of [[Kol]]<br>[[Craggy Cave]]<br>[[Rimuldar]] region<br>[[Grave of Galen]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:skeletonsnes.gif]] [[File:DQ-GBC-SKELETON.png]][[Image:Skeleton DQ iOS.png|40px]][[Image:Skeleton Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|40px]]
|remake-hp=30
|remake-mp=0
|remake-exp=25
|remake-gold=42
|remake-attack=28
|remake-defense=22
|remake-agility=17
|remake-spells=None
|remake-locations=Near [[Kol]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}
 
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=
|hp=46
|mp=3
|exp=62
|gold=23
|attack=40
|defense=21
|agility=25
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #105
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Davy Jones' Locker]]
|items=[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=60%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
*'''[[Undead family|Zombie-type]]'''
{{Enemy
 
|float = left
==={{DQ8}}===
|name = Skeleton
{{DQ8Enemy
|image = [[image:skeleton.png]]
|name=Skeleton
|game = Dragon Quest VIII
|kanji=がいこつ
|console = PS2
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|hp = 46
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-35.gif|300px]]
|mp = 3
|hp=46
|attack = 40
|mp=3
|defense = 21
|exp=41
|agility = 25
|gold=15
|experience = 41
|attack=40
|gold = 15
|defense=21
|droppedItem = [[Soldier's Sword]] (common)<br/>[[Templar's Uniform]] (rare)
|agility=25
|bestiaryNumber = 35
|bestiaryNumber=#035
|locations = [[Kingdom of Ascantha]]
|family={{Undead}}
|description=[[Human]] knights that met a foul and painful end. Frustration and sadness at their painful fate keeps them in this world as undead {{MFamilies}}s.
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|locations=[[Ruined Abbey]]<br>Summoned by [[Tortured soul]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]
|items=[[Soldier's sword]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Templar's Equipment#Templar's uniform|Templar's uniform]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=30%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
 
{{Enemy
==={{DQ9}}===
|float = left
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|name = Skeleton
|name=Skeleton
|image = [[image:dq9skeleton.png]]
|kanji=がいこつ
|game = Dragon Quest IX
|romaji=Gaikotsu
|console = DS
|bestiaryNumber=#028
|experience = 81
|family={{Undead}}
|gold = 60
|description=The remains of robust warriors. They hit hard with [[Helm Splitter]], and cannot be defeated with death spells.<br><br>Deceased soldiers who faithfully patrol the ruins of [[Brigadoom]], though their king is long dead, and his kingdom a mere memory.
|model=[[Image:DQIX Skeleton.png|100px]]
|hp=42
|hp=42
|mp=6
|mp=6
|exp=81
|gold=60
|attack=48
|attack=48
|defense=40
|defence=40
|agility=54
|agility=54
|spells=None
|skills=[[Helm Splitter]]
|skills=[[Helm Splitter]]
|droppedItem = [[Cotton Gloves]] (common, 3.13%)<br/>[[Copper Sword]] (rare, 0.78%)
|items=[[Cotton gloves]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|bestiaryNumber = 028
|locations=[[Doomingale Forest]]<br>[[Brigadoom]]<br>[[Eastern Coffinwell]]
|family=Zombie
|fire-resist=-25%
|locations = [[Doomingale Forest]], [[Brigadoom]]
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-25%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=50%
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQ10}}===
Skeletons appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to cast [[Kasap]] once again and can perform a [[Curse Attack]] to curse their opponents. Starting with Version 5.1 of the game, vicious skeletons can be faced in the Netherworld, as well.
 
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Skeleton
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = D
|description = ''The risen remains of warriors felled in long forgotten wars.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = -
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], [[Whack]]proof, Inactionproof
|skill = [[Enfeebler]], [[Attack Boost]]
|location = [[Infern Isle]]
|breeding chart = [[Flyguy]] x [[Headhunter]]
}}
{{clear}}


==Related Monsters==
==={{DQMJ2}}===
*[[Wraith]]
{{DQMJ2monster
*[[Wraith Knight]]
|name = Skeleton
*[[Shadow Knight]]
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = D
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and Inaction
|skill = [[Enfeebler]]
|location = [[Unshore]] (fog), [[Bemusoleum]] (raining, night)
|breeding chart = [[Hyper heyedra]] x [[Lesser demon]]<br>[[Stump chump]] x [[Rubble slime]]
}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Skeleton X
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = B
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Heckling Hector]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Sag]]
|skill = [[Antimagic (skill)|Antimagic]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Skeleton]] x [[Skeleton]] (both Level 20 or higher)
}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Skeleton XY
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = S
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Close Scraper]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Disruptive Waver]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Sagger]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Sag]]
|skill = [[Über Knight]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = Skeleton X x Skeleton X (both level 50 or higher)
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji= がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|icon=[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,410</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>280</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>510</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>410</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>420</big></big>
|bestiary=#431
|rank=<big><big>'''G'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Recycled from the bodies of fallen warriors, these unfortunate cadavers truly get worked to the bone
|talents=[[Graveheart]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Attack Booster|Attack Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Zam Ward]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Confuser]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Moment]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Metal Beater]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Parting Gift]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Zapper]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Lower & Middle Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Pretty pebble]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of strength]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Leery lout DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Leery lout]] X [[File:Firespirit DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Firespirit]]
|fusions=[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton]] X [[File:Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Putrefido]] = [[File:Walking corpse DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Walking corpse]]<br>[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton]] X [[File:Killer gila DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Killer gila]] = [[File:Skullrider DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skullrider]]<br>[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton]] X [[File:Restless armour DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Restless armour]] = [[File:Skeleton soldier DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skeleton soldier]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=75%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQH}}===
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|listNumber=#004
|fieldNotes=Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
|image=[[File:Skeleton DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=2
|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Fresh milk]], [[Iron nail]]s
|locations=[[Arba Castle]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Big-Eye Boulevard]] (Things for a Fabulous Ring), [[Caliburgh]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Caliburgh Meadow]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Colissea]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Colissean Desert]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Fire Place]] (Showdown: Green Dragon)
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romaji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|listNumber=007
|fieldNotes=Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
|image=[[File:Skeleton DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=1
|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Fresh milk]], [[Iron nail]]s
|locations=[[The Grand Dunes]], [[The Battle of Dunisia]], [[The Battle of Harba]]
}}
 
==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Skeleton.png|200px]]
|chapter-1-hp=23~28
|chapter-1-attack=14~16
|chapter-1-defense=6~8
|chapter-1-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-locations=[[The Ravaged Realm]]
|final-chapter-hp=30
|final-chapter-attack=13
|final-chapter-defense=12
|final-chapter-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|final-chapter-locations=[[Tantegel Moor]]
}}
 
==={{DQTact}}===
Skeleton appears as an E-rank monster of the [[Undead family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 5-4, 7-3, and 9-1 of the main storyline. The skeleton can participate in the [[Ghost]] and [[Walking corpse]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton.png|250px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=105
|hp=517
|mp=125
|move=2
|attack=292
|defense=147
|agility=200
|wisdom=103
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Dark Blow]]
|bskill2=[[Skeletoss]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=ATK +5/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Skeletoss Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''ATK +5''': Raises ATK by 5.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|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=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|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|es-meaning=Spanish for "skeleton".
|fr=Squelette|fr-meaning=French for "skeleton".
|de=Skelett|de-meaning=German for "skeleton".
|it=Skeletro|it-meaning=From "scheletro", the Italian word for skeleton.
}}
 
==Similar species==
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Dark skeleton]]
*[[Sekerleton]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Skeleton in Memoriam]]
*[[Viking soul]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery captionalign="left">
<center><gallery>
Skeleton.gif|DQ 1 NES
DW1NES Skeleton.png|
skeletonsnes.gif|DQ 1 SNES
DQVII Skeleton.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
Skeleton.png|DQ 8
DQX Gaikotsu.jpg|A Skeleton in {{X}}.
dq9skeleton.png|DQ 9
DQX Gaikotsu Kyo.jpg|A vicious skeleton.
</gallery>
Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
DQH_Dragon_Battle.jpg|Skeletons and other monsters in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}.
DQotS Skeleton.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Gaikotsu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0011 Skeleton.jpg|A Skeleton in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
DQTCG Skeleton.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>
 
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[[Category:A Hero's Bonds enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[es:Esqueleto]]
[[fr:Squelette]]

Latest revision as of 06:25, 13 December 2025

The skeleton is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in the original game. It is the skeletal remains of a fallen warrior brought back from the grave to continue fighting.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Skeletons, are, much like their name would imply, a hostile and occasionally armed skeletons. They wear long grey tunics with brown and gold collars, brown leggings, dark blue gloves and boots, and a belt around their waists with a blue jewel as a buckle. Interestingly, their skulls are far longer than that of a normal human's, to the point that in some 3D games the cranium curves backwards slightly. The crack on their skulls is said to be a wound they received when they were still alive.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

Dragon Quest[edit | edit source]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Original (NES)
Sprite
Gold
29
HP
30
MP
0
Attack
28
Defence
22
Agility
22
Evasion
1⁄16
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
East of Kol
Craggy Cave
Rimuldar region
Grave of Galen
Fizzle resistance
15⁄16
Snooze resistance
0⁄16
Fire resistance
0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Gold
42
HP
30
MP
0
Attack
28
Defence
22
Agility
17
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Near Kol
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Fire resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit | edit source]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
46 3 40 21
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
25 62 23 1⁄64
Bestiary No. DLC #105
Spell(s) Kasap
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Davy Jones' Locker
Item(s) Dropped Copper sword1⁄32
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 60% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
50% 100% 0% 0%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
0% 80% 0% 0%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit | edit source]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#035 Undead
Experience Gold HP MP
41 15 46 3
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
40 21 25 0⁄64
In-Game Description Human knights that met a foul and painful end. Frustration and sadness at their painful fate keeps them in this world as undead monsters.
Spell(s) Kasap
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Ruined Abbey
Summoned by Tortured soul
Kingdom of Ascantha
Item(s) Dropped Soldier's sword1⁄32
Templar's uniform1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
30% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 0% 100%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit | edit source]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
Bestiary no.
#028
Family
Undead
Gold
60
HP
42
MP
6
Attack
48
Defence
40
Agility
54
In-game description

The remains of robust warriors. They hit hard with Helm Splitter, and cannot be defeated with death spells.

Deceased soldiers who faithfully patrol the ruins of Brigadoom, though their king is long dead, and his kingdom a mere memory.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Helm Splitter
Item(s) dropped
Cotton gloves1⁄32
Copper sword1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-25%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-25%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
50%


Dragon Quest X [edit | edit source]

Skeletons appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to cast Kasap once again and can perform a Curse Attack to curse their opponents. Starting with Version 5.1 of the game, vicious skeletons can be faced in the Netherworld, as well.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Skeleton
Family Undead
Rank D
Description The risen remains of warriors felled in long forgotten wars.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Whackproof, Inactionproof
Skill Enfeebler, Attack Boost
Location Infern Isle
Breeding chart Flyguy x Headhunter

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Skeleton
Family Undead
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Crafty Abiliterator
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Whack and Inaction
Skill Enfeebler
Location Unshore (fog), Bemusoleum (raining, night)
Breeding chart Hyper heyedra x Lesser demon
Stump chump x Rubble slime
Skeleton X
Family Undead
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Heckling Hector
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Whack and Sag
Skill Antimagic
Location -
Breeding chart Skeleton x Skeleton (both Level 20 or higher)
Skeleton XY
Family Undead
Rank S
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Close Scraper, Disruptive Waver, Crafty Sagger
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Whack and Sag
Skill Über Knight
Location -
Breeding chart Skeleton X x Skeleton X (both level 50 or higher)

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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP Max MP
1,410 280
Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
610 510 420 410
Bestiary No. #431
Rank G
In-game description Recycled from the bodies of fallen warriors, these unfortunate cadavers truly get worked to the bone
Talents Graveheart (lv. 1)
Attack Booster I (lv. 20)
Zam Ward (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 1)
Critical Moment (lv. 20)
Metal Beater (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Zapper (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Lower & Middle Echelon ()
Items Pretty pebble (Common)
Seed of strength (Rare)
Synthesis chart X
Notable synthesis Skeleton X =
Skeleton X =
Skeleton X =
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
75% 0% -25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit | edit source]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
2 3g
List No. #004
Field Notes Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
Location(s) Arba Castle (Recruit, Captain), Big-Eye Boulevard (Things for a Fabulous Ring), Caliburgh (Recruit, Captain), Caliburgh Meadow (Recruit, Captain), Colissea (Recruit, Captain), Colissean Desert (Recruit, Captain), Fire Place (Showdown: Green Dragon)
Item(s) Dropped Fresh milk, Iron nails

Dragon Quest Heroes II[edit | edit source]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
1 3g Yes
List No. 007
Field Notes Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
Location(s) The Grand Dunes, The Battle of Dunisia, The Battle of Harba
Item(s) Dropped Fresh milk, Iron nails

Dragon Quest Builders[edit | edit source]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
23~28 14~16 6~8 Coarse cloth (★★☆), Bones (★☆☆)
Location(s)
The Ravaged Realm
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defence Item(s) Dropped
30 13 12 Coarse cloth (★★☆), Bones (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Tantegel Moor
Sprite

Dragon Quest Tact[edit | edit source]

Skeleton appears as an E-rank monster of the Undead family. It can be recruited from Chapters 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 5-4, 7-3, and 9-1 of the main storyline. The skeleton can participate in the Ghost and Walking corpse's Battle Roads as a party member.

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


Family Rank Role

Undead
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
105 517 125 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
292 147 200 103 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Dark Blow Skeletoss* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
ATK +5/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Skeletoss Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
ATK +5: Raises ATK by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal Half Res
Poison Resistance Physical Lock Resistance Spell Lock Resistance Martial Lock Resistance
Half Res Normal Normal Super Weak
Breath Lock Resistance Hobble Resistance * Stun Resistance * Dazzle Resistance
Normal Normal Normal Super Weak
Curse Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confusion Resistance Charm Resistance
Normal Immune Normal Normal

In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolEsqueletoSpanish for "skeleton".
FrançaisSqueletteFrench for "skeleton".
DeutschSkelettGerman for "skeleton".
ItalianoSkeletroFrom "scheletro", the Italian word for skeleton.

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