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<center><small>''For the similarly named monster with only one set of arms, see [[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)]]''</small></center>
<center><small>''For the similarly named {{MFamilies}} with only one set of arms, see [[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)]]''</small></center>
{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Skeleton swordsman  
|title=Skeleton swordsman  
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|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 (''DQ Monsters'' and ''DQ Monsters 2'')
|old=Skeleton ({{III}} {{NES}} and {{GBC}})<br>Skeletor ({{Monsters}} and {{Monsters 2}})
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
|firstappear={{DQ}}
}}
}}


The '''[[Skeleton swordsman]]'''  is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{DQ3}}.
The '''[[Skeleton swordsman]]'''  is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{Dragon Quest III}}.


==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.
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.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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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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|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 [[Nintendo 3DS]] version and the 2D mode of the ''Definitive Edition'', four chasmonauts 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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|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[BirdBlow]], [[Sap]]
|abilities=[[BiAttack]], [[BirdBlow]], [[Sap]]
|habitat=
|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|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]]
|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
|frizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
|sizz-resist=None
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|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|rank=[[Image:DQTact Rank Icon A.png|48px]]
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>{{Attack}}
|lvl=120
|lvl=120
|hp=976
|hp=976
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|bskill2=[[Rolling Break]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Rolling Break]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|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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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==Similar species==
*[[One-man army]]
*[[Armful]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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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}}.
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>
==Similar species==
*[[One-man army]]
*[[Armful]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]


[[Category:Skeleton]]
[[Category:Skeleton]]

Revision as of 10:14, 2 January 2024

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

The Skeleton swordsman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest III.

Characteristics

A sextuple-armed 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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

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
File:Skeletor DQIII NES.gif File:Skeletonsoldier3snes.png File:Skeletom swordsman III gbc.png File:Skeleton soldier erdrick trilogy switch.png 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 XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

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
-150% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% -150% 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.

A Skeleton swordsman is faced in the boss battle with the Headless honcho, along with a Skelegon, a Chasmonaut, and a Vicious grim gryphon. In the 3DS version and the 2D mode of the Definitive Edition, four Chasmonauts fight alongside the Headless honcho instead.

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
-150% 25% 0% 0% 0% 25% -150% 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 (third act, 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

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

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

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Dragon Quest Tact

Skeleton swordsman appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family alongside the Bones of Baramos on its banner.

[[File:Tact Icon
Undead.png|link=
Undead family|30px]] [[File:DQTact Rank Icon .png|24px]] Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi)
Dragon Quest Tact
Image
Attributes
Role Max level HP MP Move
[[File:DQTact
AttackType.png|30px]]
Attack		 120 976 260 2-3
Attack Defence Agility Wisdom Weight
507 298 437 150 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.


Similar species

Gallery

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