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<center><small>''For the similarly named | <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| | |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 ( | |old=Skeleton (''III'' NES)<br>Skeletor (''III'' GBC and ''Monsters'' 1 & 2) | ||
|firstappear={{ | |firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''[[ | The '''[[Skeleton swordsman]]''' is a monster in the series. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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: | |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=[[ | |snes-sprites=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQ3 SFC.png]] | ||
|gbc-sprites=[[File: | |gbc-sprites=[[File:Skeletor DQIII GBC.png]] | ||
|switch-sprites=[[File:Skeleton | |switch-sprites=[[File:Skeleton Swordsman Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|125px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|bestiaryNumber=#090 | |bestiaryNumber=#090 | ||
|family={{Undead}} | |family={{Undead}} | ||
|description=Bony barbarians that requisitioned four arms from their fallen foes and | |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]] | |sprite=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQ III HD sprite.png]] | ||
|hp=140 | |hp=140 | ||
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|item=[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|32}} | |item=[[Steel broadsword]]{{fraction|1|32}} | ||
|locations=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Ghost Ship]] | |locations=[[Manoza Cave]]<br>[[Ghost Ship]] | ||
|evasion=0 | |evasion={{fraction|0|64}} | ||
|fire-resist=- | |fire-resist=-25% | ||
|explosion-resist=- | |explosion-resist=-25% | ||
|ice-resist=0% | |ice-resist=0% | ||
|wind-resist=0% | |wind-resist=0% | ||
|strike-resist=0% | |strike-resist=0% | ||
|lightning-resist=- | |lightning-resist=-50% | ||
|drain-magic-resist=0% | |drain-magic-resist=0% | ||
|whack-resist=100% | |whack-resist=100% | ||
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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) | ||
|fire-resist=-50% | |||
|fire-resist=- | |||
|ice-resist=25% | |ice-resist=25% | ||
|wind-resist=0% | |wind-resist=0% | ||
|rock-resist=0% | |rock-resist=0% | ||
|light-resist=- | |light-resist=-50% | ||
|dark-resist=25% | |dark-resist=25% | ||
|zap-resist=0% | |zap-resist=0% | ||
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|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 | * 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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|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]] ( | |locations=[[Hoarder's Keep|The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep]] (postgame, night only) | ||
|fire-resist=-50% | |||
|fire-resist=- | |||
|ice-resist=25% | |ice-resist=25% | ||
|wind-resist=0% | |wind-resist=0% | ||
|rock-resist=0% | |rock-resist=0% | ||
|light-resist=- | |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}}=== | ||
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}}=== | ==={{DQM3}}=== | ||
{{DQM3Enemy | {{DQM3Enemy | ||
|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 | ||
|icon=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|100px]] | |icon=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Skeleton swordsman]] | ||
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]] | |family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]] | ||
|hp=<big><big>1,410</big></big> | |hp=<big><big>1,410</big></big> | ||
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|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]] | |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) | |items=[[Manky meat]] (Common)<br>[[Golden tiara]] (Rare) | ||
|synthesis=[[File: | |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= | |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% | |fire-resist=-25% | ||
|water-resist=0% | |water-resist=0% | ||
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|instant-death-resist=25% | |instant-death-resist=25% | ||
}} | }} | ||
==={{DQTact}}=== | ==={{DQTact}}=== | ||
Skeleton swordsman appears as an A-rank | 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| | |sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton Swordsman.png|325px]] | ||
|family=[[Image:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br> | |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> | |role=[[Image:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack | ||
|lvl= | |lvl=130 | ||
|hp= | |hp=1,100 | ||
|mp= | |mp=289 | ||
|move=2-3 | |move=2-3 | ||
|attack= | |attack=542 | ||
|defense= | |defense=332 | ||
|agility= | |agility=465 | ||
|wisdom= | |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= | |askill2=Woosh Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill3=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br> | |askill3=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>AGL +20 | ||
|askill4= | |askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up | ||
|askill5=Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up<br> | |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= | |bperk2=ATK +10 | ||
|bperk3= | |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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
==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| | 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. | ||
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</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==Related monsters== | |||
*[[One-man army]] | |||
*[[Armful]] | |||
*[[Grievous bodily arm]] | |||
[[Category:Zombie family]] | |||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]] | ||
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[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]] | [[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]] | ||
[[fr:Squelépéiste]] | |||
Revision as of 14:04, 3 October 2025
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| Skeleton swordsman | |
Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | がいこつけんし |
| Romaji | Gaikotsu kenshi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
| Old localisation | Skeleton (III NES) Skeletor (III GBC and Monsters 1 & 2) |
The Skeleton swordsman is a monster in the series.
Characteristics
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
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart
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
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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. As of the most recent update in the Japanese version, it can be scouted from any banner, including the Regular SP Scout.
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Gallery
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Famicom artwork.
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XI polygon model.
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A Vicious skeleton swordsman.
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A Skeleton swordsman along with other monsters in XI.
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Fighting alongside the headless honcho and other monsters.
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DQM1·2 sprite.
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Caravan Heart sprite.
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Stars model.
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The Skeleton swordsman and Bones of Baramos in Tact.
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Tact party icon.
Related monsters
- Zombie family
- Dragon Quest III enemies
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies
- Dragon Quest XI enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters 2 enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies
- Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies
- Dragon Quest Tact monsters



