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|romanji={{tt|Kage no Kishi|'Shadowy knight'}}
|romanji={{tt|Kage no Kishi|'Shadowy knight'}}
|old=Demon Knight<br>ShdowKnight
|old=Demon Knight<br>ShdowKnight
|firstappear= {{Dragon Quest}}
|firstappear={{DQ}}
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The '''Dark skeleton''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in the original {{Dragon Quest}}.
The '''dark skeleton''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in the original [[Dragon Quest|game]]. It is a pitch-black variant of the regular [[skeleton]]. Much like [[shade]]s and [[silhouette]]s, they are animated shadows that attack adventurers; the difference being that the dark skeleton has retained the solid mass of its physical self.
 
It is a pitch-black variant of the regular [[Skeleton]]. Much like [[Shade]]s and [[Silhouette]]s, they are animated shadows that attack adventurers; the difference being that the dark skeleton has retained the solid mass of its physical self.
{{Clear}}


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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{{DQEnemy
{{DQEnemy
|name=Dark skeleton
|name=Dark skeleton
|kanji=影の騎士
|kanji=かげのきし
|romanji=kage no kishi
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-DARK-SKELETON.png]]
|nes-sprite=[[File:DQ-NES-DARK-SKELETON.png]]
|nes-hp=50
|nes-hp=50
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|nes-agility=64
|nes-agility=64
|nes-spells=None
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=Near [[Damdara]]
|nes-locations=[[Damdara]] Region
|nes-evasion={{fraction|15|64}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|15|64}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
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|remake-agility=40
|remake-agility=40
|remake-spells=None
|remake-spells=None
|remake-locations=Near [[Damdara]]
|remake-locations=[[Damdara]] Region
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|5|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|5|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|4|7}}
}}
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=Dark skeleton
|kanji=かげのきし
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|bestiaryNumber=#051
|family={{Undead}}
|description=This is what happens when the bleak, black bitterness of a skeleton soldier takes up residence in a traveller's shadow and becomes an evil-doing entity in its own right
|sprite=[[File:Dark skeleton I & II HD sprite.png]]
|hp=92
|mp=15
|exp=116
|gold=49
|attack=109
|defense=110
|agility=41
|spells=[[Sap]]<br>[[Woosh]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Chain mail]] (1/64)
|locations=Northern [[Damdara]]<br>Damdara
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-125%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-150%
|whack-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=Dark skeleton
|kanji=かげのきし
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|bestiaryNumber=#074
|family={{Undead}}
|description=This is what happens when the bleak, black bitterness of a skeleton soldier takes up residence in a traveller's shadow and becomes an evil-doing entity in its own right
|sprite=[[File:Dark skeleton I & II HD sprite.png]]
|hp=104
|mp=15
|exp=150
|gold=18
|attack=112
|defense=133
|agility=31
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Medicinal herb]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Black pyjamas]] (1/8)
|locations=South-Eastern [[Alefgard]]<br>[[Damdara]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-125%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-150%
|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=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=05
}}
}}


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|defense=154
|defense=154
|agility=115
|agility=115
|tameRate=1/64
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #100
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #100
|spells=None
|spells=None
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|kanji=影の騎士
|kanji=影の騎士
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|sprite=[[File:DQVIII PS2 Dark skeleton.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-180.gif]]
|hp=288
|hp={{tt|240|288 in World of Light}}
|mp=0
|mp=0
|exp=304
|exp={{tt|304|289 in World of Light}}
|gold=31
|gold={{tt|31|20 in World of Light}}
|attack=214
|attack={{tt|186|214 in World of Light}}
|defense=154
|defense={{tt|132|154 in World of Light}}
|agility=115
|agility={{tt|95|115 in World of Light}}
|bestiaryNumber=#180
|bestiaryNumber=#180
|family={{Undead}}
|family={{Undead}}
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|spells=None
|spells=None
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>[[Sleep Attack]]
|skills=[[Paralysis Attack]]<br>[[Sleep Attack]]
|locations=[[World of Darkness]]
|locations=[[World of Darkness]]<br>[[Dark Godbird's Eyrie]]<br><small>After the fall of [[Black Citadel]]:</small><br>[[Farebury Region]] (day only)<br>[[Unnamed Isle]]<br>[[Untrodden Groves]]
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br/>[[Bronze shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|items=[[Moonwort bulb]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br/>[[Bronze shield]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=30%
|attack-resist={{tt|30%|World of Light version only}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
Like all {{MFamilies}}s originating from the [[World of Darkness]], Dark skeletons with enhanced attributes begin appearing in the [[World of Light]] after the fall of [[Black Citadel]].


==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float=left
|name=Dark skeleton
|name=Dark skeleton
|image=[[Image:DQIX Dark skeleton.png]]
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console={{DS}}
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|kanji=影の騎士
|kanji=影の騎士
|romaji=Kage no kishi
|bestiaryNumber=#173
|family={{Undead}}
|description=These shameful shams of chivalry cripple enemies with [[Kasap]] and [[Blunt]], then clobber them clueless.<br><br>Shaped when the shadows of noble knights come alive and kill their carriers so that they can run free.
|model=[[Image:DQIX Dark skeleton.png|100px]]
|hp=186
|hp=186
|mp=17
|mp=17
|exp=1,780
|gold = 162
|attack=153
|attack=153
|defense=194
|defence=194
|agility=155
|agility=155
|experience=1,780
|gold=162
|droppedItem={{Evencloth 9}}{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Smart suit]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|skills=
|spells=[[Blunt]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Blunt]]<br>[[Kasap]]
|bestiaryNumber= #173
|skills=None
|description=These shameful shams of chivalry cripple enemies with [[Kasap]] and [[Blunt]], then clobber them clueless.
|items=[[Evencloth]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Smart suit]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations = [[Gittish Empire]]<br>[[Gittingham Palace]]
|locations=[[Gittish Empire]]<br>[[Gittingham Palace]]<br>Island off [[Snowberia#Cringle Coast|Cringle Coast]]<br>[[Urdus Marshland]] (plateau)<br>{{Grotto}} (Water, ranks 5-6)
|fire-resist=-25%
|ice-resist=50%
|wind-resist=0%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|light-resist=-100%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=75%
|fuddle-resist=50%
|snooze-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|spooky-aura-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|stun-resist=75%
|charm-resist=90%
}}
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
Dark skeletons appeared from the very beginning of the game, maintaining their ability to cast both [[Kasap]] and [[Blunt]] from the last game. They can also land [[curses]] with their attacks and can use [[Skeletoss]].


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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|exp=15
|exp=15
|gold=12<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=12<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=Pitch pearl, Snakeskin
|item=[[Pitch pearl]], [[Snakeskin]]
|locations=[[Arba Town]] (Recruit, Captain, Hero), [[Dual Duel Dell]] (Grudge Match: Devilish Duo), [[Protector's Pathway]] (Saviours of the Shrine), [[Sentinel's Square]] (Defenders of the Desert), [[The Fault]] (Hero), [[Warden's Wood]] (Heroes of the Hideaway)
|locations=[[Arba Town]] (Recruit, Captain, Hero), [[Dual Duel Dell]] (Grudge Match: Devilish Duo), [[Protector's Pathway]] (Saviours of the Shrine), [[Sentinel's Square]] (Defenders of the Desert), [[The Fault]] (Hero), [[Warden's Wood]] (Heroes of the Hideaway)
}}
}}
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|kanji=影の騎士
|kanji=影の騎士
|romaji={{tt|Kage no Kishi|'Shadowy knight'}}
|romaji={{tt|Kage no Kishi|'Shadowy knight'}}
|listNumber=095
|listNumber=#095
|fieldNotes=The shades of soldiers killed in combat. Beware, however—they're far more than shadows of their former selves. Some say these shadows belonged to [[skeleton soldier]]s in life, and their cheek bones do some strikingly similar.
|fieldNotes=The shades of soldiers killed in combat. Beware, however—they're far more than shadows of their former selves. Some say these shadows belonged to [[skeleton soldier]]s in life, and their cheek bones do some strikingly similar.
|image=[[File:Dark Skeleton Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Dark Skeleton Dragon Quest Heroes.png|100px]]
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|gold=12<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=12<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=Pitch pearl, Horse manure
|item=[[Pitch pearl]], [[Horse manure]]
|locations=Battle of the Pinnacle: Base, Blacka Pastures, Blackrock Ravine, Dead Man’s Land, The Damned Dunes, The Darkwood, The Fetid Foothills
|locations=Battle of the Pinnacle: Base, Blacka Pastures, Blackrock Ravine, Dead Man’s Land, The Damned Dunes, The Darkwood, The Fetid Foothills
}}
}}
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==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Dark skeleton appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Undead family]] as part of the limited {{Dragon Quest}} event alongside the [[Dragonlord]]'s True Form on his banner. Starting with Version 2.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any limited banner, as well.
Dark skeleton appears as an A-rank {{MFamilies}} of the [[Undead family]] as part of the ''[[Dragon Quest|Dragon Quest I]]'' event alongside the [[Dragonlord]]'s True Form on his banner. Starting with Version 2.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any limited banner, as well.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Dark skeleton
|name=Dark skeleton
|kanji=影の騎士
|kanji=かげのきし
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|romanji=Kage no kishi
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dark Skeleton.png|225px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Dark Skeleton.png|225px]]
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|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=130
|hp=1,011
|hp=1,080
|mp=277
|mp=296
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=470
|attack=502
|defense=322
|defense=345
|agility=257
|agility=276
|wisdom=208
|wisdom=223
|weight=35
|weight=35
|bskill1=[[Heart Breaker]]
|bskill1=[[Heart Breaker]]
|bskill2=[[Falcon Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill2=[[Falcon Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 22}}
|bskill3=[[Shade Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Dark Masher]]
|bskill3=[[Shade Slash]]{{tt|*|Level 42}}<br>'''Talent Blossoming''': [[Dark Masher]]
|askill1=Rare [[Attack Prep]] / Stats Up
|askill1=Rare [[Attack Prep]]/Stats Up
|askill2=[[Zam]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Zam Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=[[Falcon Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Dark Masher Potency +5%
|askill3=Falcon Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Dark Masher Potency +5%
|askill4=[[Woosh]] Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Woosh Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=[[Falcon Slash]] Potency +5% / Stats Up<br>Dark Masher Potency +5%
|askill5=Falcon Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up<br>Dark Masher Potency +5%
|lperk1=Raises DEF of undead allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
|lperk1=Raises DEF of undead allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
|bperk1=Max {{HP}} +20
|bperk1=Max HP +20
|bperk2=Max {{MP}} +10
|bperk2=Max MP +10
|bperk3=[[Falcon Slash]] Potency +2%
|bperk3=Falcon Slash Potency +2%
|aperk1='''Rare [[Attack Prep]]''': Rarely greatly raises ATK for 2 turns at action start.
|aperk1='''Rare Attack Prep''': Rarely greatly raises ATK for 2 turns at action start.
|frizz-resist=Normal
|frizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
|sizz-resist=Normal
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Esqueleto oscuro|es-meaning=Spanish for "dark skeleton".
|fr=Squelette noir|fr-meaning=French for "black skeleton".
|de=Dunkle Skelett|de-meaning=German for "dark skeleton".
|it=Neroskeletro|it-meaning=Italian for "black skeleton".
}}
==Similar species==
*[[Skeleton]]
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Sekerleton]]
*[[Viking soul]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
DW1NES DemonKnight.png|
DW1NES DemonKnight.png|
Dark skeleton I & II HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
DQVII Dark skeleton.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
DQVII Dark skeleton.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
DQX Kage no Kishi.jpg|A Dark skeleton in {{X}}.
DQX Kage no Kishi.jpg|A Dark skeleton in {{X}}.
DQMBRV Dark Skeleton.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQMBRV Dark Skeleton.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in.
DQotS Dark skeleton.jpg|
DQotS Dark skeleton.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Kage no Kishi.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQR Kage no Kishi.png|{{Rivals}} card.
DQT Ryuo KageNoKishi.png|Dragonlord's True Form and Dark Skeleton in {{Tact}}.
DQT Ryuo KageNoKishi.png|Dragonlord's True Form and Dark skeleton in {{Tact}}.
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>
==Related monsters==
*[[Skeleton]]
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Sekerleton (Dragon Quest IV)|Sekerleton]]


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[[fr:Squelette noir]]
[[fr:Squelette noir]]

Latest revision as of 21:46, 5 May 2026

The dark skeleton is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in the original game. It is a pitch-black variant of the regular skeleton. Much like shades and silhouettes, they are animated shadows that attack adventurers; the difference being that the dark skeleton has retained the solid mass of its physical self.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Dark skeleton (かげのきし Kage no kishi)
Original (NES)
Sprite
DQ-NES-DARK-SKELETON.png
Gold
149
HP
50
MP
0
Attack
79
Defence
64
Agility
64
Evasion
15⁄64
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Damdara Region
Fizzle resistance
15⁄16
Snooze resistance
15⁄16
Fire resistance
15⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Shadowknightsnes.gif DQ-GBC-DARK-SKELETON.pngDark skeleton DQ iOS.pngDark Skeleton Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
148
HP
43
MP
0
Attack
79
Defence
51
Agility
40
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Damdara Region
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Snooze resistance
5⁄7
Fire resistance
4⁄7


Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Dark skeleton (かげのきし Kage no kishi)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Dark skeleton I & II HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#051
Family
Undead
Gold
49
HP
92
MP
15
Attack
109
Defence
110
Agility
41
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

This is what happens when the bleak, black bitterness of a skeleton soldier takes up residence in a traveller's shadow and becomes an evil-doing entity in its own right

Spell(s)
Sap
Woosh
Skill(s)
N/A
Location(s)
Northern Damdara
Damdara
Item Dropped
Chain mail (1/64)
Fire resistance *
-125%
Explosion resistance
0%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-150%
Whack resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Paralysis resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Dark skeleton (かげのきし Kage no kishi)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Dark skeleton I & II HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#074
Family
Undead
Gold
18
HP
104
MP
15
Attack
112
Defence
133
Agility
31
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

This is what happens when the bleak, black bitterness of a skeleton soldier takes up residence in a traveller's shadow and becomes an evil-doing entity in its own right

Spell(s)
Sap
Skill(s)
N/A
Location(s)
South-Eastern Alefgard
Damdara
Dropped Item
Medicinal herb (1/64)
Stolen Item
Black pyjamas (1/8)
Fire resistance *
-125%
Explosion resistance *
0%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-150%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance
100%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
0%
Fizzle resistance
0%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
05


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

Dark skeleton (影の騎士 Kage no kishi)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
288 0 214 154
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
115 434 20 1⁄64
Bestiary No. DLC #100
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Paralysis Attack
Sleep Attack
Location(s) The Depths of Darkness
Item(s) Dropped Moonwort bulb1⁄32
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
100% 100% 50% 100%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
50% 80% 15% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 15% 0%


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

Dark skeleton (影の騎士 Kage no kishi)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
HQDQ8-180.gif
Bestiary No. Family
#180 Undead
Experience Gold HP MP
304 31 240 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
186 132 95 0⁄64
In-Game Description These dedicated and fiercely loyal monsters stand against humanity.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Paralysis Attack
Sleep Attack
Location(s) World of Darkness
Dark Godbird's Eyrie
After the fall of Black Citadel:
Farebury Region (day only)
Unnamed Isle
Untrodden Groves
Item(s) Dropped Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Bronze shield1⁄64
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
30% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 25% 25% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 50% 100% 100%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Like all monsters originating from the World of Darkness, Dark skeletons with enhanced attributes begin appearing in the World of Light after the fall of Black Citadel.

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

Dark skeleton (影の騎士 Kage no kishi)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
DQIX Dark skeleton.png
Bestiary no.
#173
Family
Undead
Experience
1,780
Gold
162
HP
186
MP
17
Attack
153
Defence
194
Agility
155
In-game description

These shameful shams of chivalry cripple enemies with Kasap and Blunt, then clobber them clueless.

Shaped when the shadows of noble knights come alive and kill their carriers so that they can run free.

Spell(s)
Blunt
Kasap
Skill(s)
None
Location(s)
Gittish Empire
Gittingham Palace
Island off Cringle Coast
Urdus Marshland (plateau)
Grotto (Water, ranks 5-6)
Item(s) dropped
Evencloth1⁄32
Smart suit1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
50%
Wind resistance *
0%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
50%
Light resistance *
-100%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
50%
Dazzle resistance *
50%
Fizzle resistance *
50%
Fuddle resistance *
50%
Paralysis resistance *
75%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
75%
Blunt resistance *
25%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
50%
Charm resistance *
90%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Dark skeletons appeared from the very beginning of the game, maintaining their ability to cast both Kasap and Blunt from the last game. They can also land curses with their attacks and can use Skeletoss.

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

Dark skeleton (影の騎士 Kage no Kishi)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
Dark Skeleton Dragon Quest Heroes.png 15 12g
List No. #079
Field Notes The shades of soldiers killed in combat. Beware, however—they're far more than shadows of their former selves. Some say these shadows belonged to skeleton soldiers in life, and their cheek bones do some strikingly similar.
Location(s) Arba Town (Recruit, Captain, Hero), Dual Duel Dell (Grudge Match: Devilish Duo), Protector's Pathway (Saviours of the Shrine), Sentinel's Square (Defenders of the Desert), The Fault (Hero), Warden's Wood (Heroes of the Hideaway)
Item(s) Dropped Pitch pearl, Snakeskin


Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Dark skeleton (影の騎士 Kage no Kishi)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Dark Skeleton Dragon Quest Heroes.png 157 12g Yes
List No. #095
Field Notes The shades of soldiers killed in combat. Beware, however—they're far more than shadows of their former selves. Some say these shadows belonged to skeleton soldiers in life, and their cheek bones do some strikingly similar.
Location(s) Battle of the Pinnacle: Base, Blacka Pastures, Blackrock Ravine, Dead Man’s Land, The Damned Dunes, The Darkwood, The Fetid Foothills
Item(s) Dropped Pitch pearl, Horse manure


Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Dark skeleton (影の騎士 Kage no kishi)
Dragon Quest Builders
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
13~84 8~36 3~33 Coarse cloth (★★☆), Bones (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Tantegel
Sprite DQB Dark Skeleton.png


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Dark skeleton appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family as part of the Dragon Quest I event alongside the Dragonlord's True Form on his banner. Starting with Version 2.0 of the game, it can be scouted from any limited banner, as well.

Dark skeleton (かげのきし Kage no kishi)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Dark Skeleton.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Zombie.png
Undead		 DQTact Rank Icon A.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
130 1,080 296 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
502 345 276 223 35
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Heart Breaker Falcon Slash* Shade Slash*
Talent Blossoming: Dark Masher
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
Rare Attack Prep/Stats Up Zam Res +25/Stats Up Falcon Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Dark Masher Potency +5%
Fourth Fifth
Woosh Res +25/Stats Up Falcon Slash Potency +5%/Stats Up
Dark Masher Potency +5%
Leader Perks
First
Raises DEF of undead allies, including itself, by 15% in a 5x5 square around it.
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Max HP +20 Max MP +10 Falcon Slash Potency +2%
Perk Details
First
Rare Attack Prep: Rarely greatly raises ATK for 2 turns at action start.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Normal Normal Normal Half Res
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Very Weak Very Weak Half Res 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]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolEsqueleto oscuroSpanish for "dark skeleton".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisSquelette noirFrench for "black skeleton".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschDunkle SkelettGerman for "dark skeleton".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoNeroskeletroItalian for "black skeleton".

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