Skeleton swordsman (recurring)

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.

Dragon Quest monster Skeleton swordsman

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese がいこつけんし Romaji Gaikotsu kenshi First appearance Dragon Quest Old localisation Skeleton (III NES and GBC)
Skeletor (Monsters and Monsters 2)

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

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

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

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.

Similar species

• One-man army
• Armful
• Grievous bodily arm

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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  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.