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[[File:OMA Infanticore LMS and Troll.png|right|thumb|300px|''One-man army'' (far left)]]
{{Monster Infobox
|title=One-man army
|image=[[File:One-Man Army artwork.png|300px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=ソードイド
|romanji=Sōdoido
|old=Swordoid ({{III}} {{NES}} and {{GBC}})
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest III}}
}}
The '''one-man army''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. It is an {{Undead}} legion unto itself, able to strike multiple times per turn and keep its bones intact by healing. This {{MFamilies}} is particularly dangerous when encountered in groups, and fittingly patrols the [[Zoma's Citadel|castles of demon lords]].
 
==Characteristics==
One-man armies are [[Undead family|skeletal]] warriors that have gained two extra pairs of arms to attack with, wielding silvery teal sabers in each of their hands. They are more armored than the typical skeleton, wearing small breastplates over their sternums, spiked caps on their skulls, boots, and gloves on all of their hands. The skeletons are purple-colored and their equipment is green in their original appearances, with their armour being a shade of mossy green in some versions of ''III''. They can overwhelm their opponents by being able to attack twice per turn and land brutal strikes with their swords. The one-man armies tend to be highly resistant to attack magic and status ailments. Although they lost their ability to attack twice per turn when they reappeared after 30 years, the skeletal warriors gained the ability to cast higher healing magic in ''XI''.
 
==Appearances==
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=One-man army
|kanji= ソードイド
|romanji=Sōdoido
|bestiaryNumber=#100
|family={{Undead}}
|description=The souls of three swordsmen mingled to manifest this skeletal scoundrel. Billed as highly skilled with a blade, though 'three-man army' might be a more apt name
|sprite=[[File:One-man army DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=249
|mp=93
|exp=506
|gold=74
|attack=274
|defense=313
|agility=206
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Critical Hit]]<br>[[Falcon Slash]]
|item=[[Seed of agility]] (1/128)
|locations=[[Dragonlord's Castle]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-175%
|fire2-resist=-125%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|whack-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
{{DQ2HD2DEnemy
|name=One-man army
|kanji= ソードイド
|romanji=Sōdoido
|bestiaryNumber=#144
|family={{Undead}}
|description=The souls of three swordsmen mingled to manifest this skeletal scoundrel. Billed as highly skilled with a blade, though 'three-man army' might be a more apt name
|sprite=[[File:One-man army DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=433
|mp=93
|exp=3,208
|gold=44
|attack=255
|defense=321
|agility=171
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Critical Hit]]<br>[[Falcon Slash]]
|item=[[Steel broadsword]] (1/256)
|steal=[[Moonwort bulb]] (1/8)
|locations=[[Grave of Galen]]
|evasion=N/A
|fire-resist=-150%
|fire2-resist=-125%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|dark-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
{{DQ3Enemy
{{DQ3Enemy
|name=One-man army
|name=One-man army
|kanji=  
|kanji= ソードイド
|romanji=
|romanji=Sōdoido
|bestiaryNumber=129
|bestiaryNumber=#129
|sprite=[[file:Swordoid DQIII NES.gif]]
|sprite=[[Image:Swordoid DQIII NES.png|100px]]
|lvl=45
|lvl=45
|hp=170
|hp=170
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|spells=[[Midheal]]
|spells=[[Midheal]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Critical Hit|Brutal Strike]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Critical Hit|Brutal Strike]]
|item=[[Blizzard blade]]
|item=[[Blizzard blade]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Zoma's Castle]]
|locations=[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=25%
|fire-resist=25%
|crack-resist=70%
|crack-resist=70%
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|sap-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|deceleratle-resist=25%
|remake-sprites=[[file:Onemanarmy3snes.png]]
|snes-sprites=[[file:Onemanarmy3snes.png]]
|remake-changes=None
|gbc-sprites=[[File:One man army III GBC.png]]
|switch-sprites=[[File:One man army erdrick trilogy switch.png|125px]]
}}
 
==={{DQ3HD}}===
{{DQ3HD2DEnemy
|name=One-man army
|kanji= ソードイド
|romanji=Sōdoido
|bestiaryNumber=#127
|family={{Undead}}
|description=The souls of three swordsmen mingled to manifest this skeletal scoundrel. Billed as highly skilled with a blade, though 'three-man army' might be a more apt name
|sprite=[[File:One-man army DQ III HD sprite.png]]
|hp=381
|mp=93
|exp=2,850
|gold=57
|attack=285
|defense=382
|agility=180
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Midheal]]
|skills=Acts twice per turn<br>[[Falcon Slash]]
|item=[[Sword of ruin]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Zoma's Citadel]]
|evasion=0/64
|fire-resist=-150%
|fire2-resist=-125%
|explosion-resist=75%
|ice-resist=75%
|wind-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|lightning-resist=-125%
|drain-magic-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|kamikazee-resist=0%
|poof-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|snooze-resist=100%
|stumble-resist=0%
|stun-resist=100%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ11}}===
{{DQ11Enemy
|name=One-man army
|kanji=ソードイド
|romanji=Sōdoido
|bestiaryNumber=#397
|family=[[Undead family|Undead]]
|description=Deadly spirit soldiers made when the souls of three warriors band together in search of greatness. Its sword skills are simply out of this world.
|sprite=[[Image:One man army XI sprite.png]]
|hp=608
|mp=19
|attack=261
|defense=279
|agility=186
|exp=1,712
|gold=368
|spells=[[Moreheal]]
|skills=[[Desperate attack]]<br>[[Robochop|Makes a violent slashing attack]] (125% damage)
|items=[[Big bone]]{{fraction|1|8}}<br>[[Thunderstorm sword]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|locations=[[Heliodor Region]] (third act, night only)<br>[[The Emerald Coast]] (third act, night only)<br>[[Caverns Under Octagonia]] (third act)<br>[[Cave to Rendarak]] ([[3DS]] and 2D mode of ''Definitive Edition'' only)<br>Summoned by [[Wight king (Dragon Quest V)|Wight king]]
|evasion=N/a
|fire-resist=-110%
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=0%
|rock-resist=0%
|light-resist=-150%
|dark-resist=25%
|zap-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=75%
|poison-resist=100%
|paralysis-resist=100%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=0%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-anthamatize-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=25%
|stun-resist=99%
|stumble-resist=0%
|charm-resist=100%
|beguile-resist=100%
|double-down-resist=0%
|elemental-resist=0%
}}This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=One-man army
|kanji=
|romanji=
|icon=[[File:One-man-army DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,350</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>340</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>630</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>430</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>350</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>560</big></big>
|bestiary=#484
|rank=<big><big>'''B'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=The spirits of three legendary swordsmen are said to reside in this undead underworld soldier. It has mastered six-bladed swordplay and become a certified grandmaster fencer
|talents=[[Duelist]] (lv. 1)
|traits=[[Tit for Tat]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Strong Starter]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Metal Beater]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Sensation]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Unhealthy Advantage]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=This monster has no natural habitat
|items=N/A
|synthesis=[[File:Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skeleton swordsman]] X [[File:Phantom swordsman DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Phantom swordsman]]
|fusions=
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=25%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=50%
|debilitation-resist=0%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=0%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}
 
==={{DQMSL}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQStars}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==={{DQRivals}}===
One-man army appeared in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a rare card common to all leader characters.
 
==={{DQKK}}===
{{Stub}}
 
==In other languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Hombre ejército|es-meaning=''Army man''
|les=Hombre ejército|les-meaning=''Army man''
|fr=Squelétripe|fr-meaning=''{{tt|squelette|skeleton}}'' + ''{{tt|étriper|to gut / disembowel}}''
|de=Ein-Mann-Armee|de-meaning=''One-man army''
|it=Skelama|it-meaning=''{{tt|skeleton|skeleton}}'' + ''{{tt|lama|blade}}''
|ko=소드 이드, ''Sodeu Ideu''|ko-meaning=Transliteration of Japanese ''Sōdoido''
|zh-cn=骸骨守卫, ''Háigǔ Shǒuwèi''|zh-cn-meaning=''Skeleton guard''
|zh-tw=骸骨守衛, ''Háigǔ Shǒuwèi''|zh-tw-meaning=''Skeleton guard''
}}
}}
==Related monsters==
 
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest III)|Skeleton swordsman]]
==Similar skeletons==
*[[Armful]]
*[[Armful]]
*[[Grievous bodily arm]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (recurring)|Skeleton swordsman]]
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
One-man army DQ III HD sprite sheet.png|HD sprites
DQXI One man army.jpg|''XI'' polygon model
DQMSL One man army.jpg|Appearance in ''Monsters: Super Light''
DQotS One man army.jpg|''Stars'' model
DQR Swordoid.png|''Rivals'' card
Eraser 0102.jpg|A One-man army in ''Keshi Keshi''
</gallery></center>
[[Category:Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest XI enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Squelétripe]]

Latest revision as of 22:10, 27 August 2026

The one-man army is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is an Undead legion unto itself, able to strike multiple times per turn and keep its bones intact by healing. This monster is particularly dangerous when encountered in groups, and fittingly patrols the castles of demon lords.

Characteristics[edit]

One-man armies are skeletal warriors that have gained two extra pairs of arms to attack with, wielding silvery teal sabers in each of their hands. They are more armored than the typical skeleton, wearing small breastplates over their sternums, spiked caps on their skulls, boots, and gloves on all of their hands. The skeletons are purple-colored and their equipment is green in their original appearances, with their armour being a shade of mossy green in some versions of III. They can overwhelm their opponents by being able to attack twice per turn and land brutal strikes with their swords. The one-man armies tend to be highly resistant to attack magic and status ailments. Although they lost their ability to attack twice per turn when they reappeared after 30 years, the skeletal warriors gained the ability to cast higher healing magic in XI.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
One-man army DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#100
Family
Undead
Gold
74
HP
249
MP
93
Attack
274
Defence
313
Agility
206
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

The souls of three swordsmen mingled to manifest this skeletal scoundrel. Billed as highly skilled with a blade, though 'three-man army' might be a more apt name

Spell(s)
Fizzle
Midheal
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Critical Hit
Falcon Slash
Location(s)
Dragonlord's Castle
Item Dropped
Seed of agility (1/128)
Flame Slash resistance *
-175%
Sizz resistance *
-125%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Whack resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance
0%
Paralysis resistance
100%
Snooze resistance
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
One-man army DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#144
Family
Undead
Experience
3,208
Gold
44
HP
433
MP
93
Attack
255
Defence
321
Agility
171
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

The souls of three swordsmen mingled to manifest this skeletal scoundrel. Billed as highly skilled with a blade, though 'three-man army' might be a more apt name

Spell(s)
Fizzle
Midheal
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Critical Hit
Falcon Slash
Location(s)
Grave of Galen
Dropped Item
Steel broadsword (1/256)
Stolen Item
Moonwort bulb (1/8)
Frizz resistance *
-150%
Sizz resistance *
-125%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Dark resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance
100%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stun resistance *
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido)
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Original (NES)
Sprite
Swordoid DQIII NES.png
Bestiary No.
#129
Level
45
Experience
3180
Gold
87
HP
170
MP
31
Attack
158
Defense
72
Agility
99
Evasion
0/64
Spell(s)
Midheal
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Brutal Strike
Location(s)
Zoma's Citadel
Item Dropped
Blizzard blade1⁄128
Fire resistance *
25%
Crack resistance *
70%
Woosh resistance *
70%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
25%
Whack resistance *
70%
Kamikazee resistance
70%
Poof resistance
25%
Dazzle resistance
70%
Fizzle resistance
70%
Fuddle resistance
70%
Snooze resistance
70%
Deceleratle resistance *
25%
Sap resistance *
25%
Remakes sprites
SFC
Onemanarmy3snes.png
GBC
One man army III GBC.png


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido)
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
Sprite
One-man army DQ III HD sprite.png
Bestiary No.
#127
Family
Undead
Experience
2,850
Gold
57
HP
381
MP
93
Attack
285
Defence*
382
Agility
180
Evasion
0/64
In-game description

The souls of three swordsmen mingled to manifest this skeletal scoundrel. Billed as highly skilled with a blade, though 'three-man army' might be a more apt name

Spell(s)
Fizzle
Midheal
Skill(s)
Acts twice per turn
Falcon Slash
Location(s)
Zoma's Citadel
Item Dropped
Sword of ruin1⁄128
Frizz resistance *
-150%
Sizz resistance *
-125%
Explosion resistance *
75%
Ice resistance *
75%
Wind resistance *
0%
Strike resistance *
0%
Lightning resistance *
-125%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Kamikazee resistance
0%
Poof resistance *
0%
Dazzle resistance
25%
Fizzle resistance
25%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
100%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
100%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
One man army XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#397
Family
Undead
Experience
1,712
Gold
368
HP
608
MP
19
Attack
261
Defence
279
Agility
186
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Deadly spirit soldiers made when the souls of three warriors band together in search of greatness. Its sword skills are simply out of this world.

Spell(s)
Moreheal
Location(s)
Heliodor Region (third act, night only)
The Emerald Coast (third act, night only)
Caverns Under Octagonia (third act)
Cave to Rendarak (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only)
Summoned by Wight king
Item(s) Dropped
Big bone1⁄8
Thunderstorm sword1⁄256
Fire resistance *
-110%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-150%
Dark resistance *
25%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
75%
Dazzle resistance *
100%
Fizzle resistance *
25%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
100%
Poison resistance *
100%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
100%
Beguile resistance *
100%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

One-man army
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
One-man-army DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,350 340
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
630 430 560 350
Bestiary No. #484
Rank B
In-game description The spirits of three legendary swordsmen are said to reside in this undead underworld soldier. It has mastered six-bladed swordplay and become a certified grandmaster fencer
Talents Duelist (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Tit for Tat (lv. 1)
Strong Starter (lv. 20)
Metal Beater (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Critical Sensation (lv. 1)
Unhealthy Advantage (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Skeleton swordsman DQM3 portrait.png X Phantom swordsman DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 25% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 50%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]

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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]

One-man army appeared in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a rare card common to all leader characters.

Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi[edit]

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In other languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png Español castellanoHombre ejércitoArmy man
Icons-flag-mx.png Español latinoamericanoHombre ejércitoArmy man
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisSquelétripesquelette + étriper
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschEin-Mann-ArmeeOne-man army
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoSkelamaskeleton + lama
ICON-FLAG-KO.png 한국어소드 이드, Sodeu IdeuTransliteration of Japanese Sōdoido
ICON-FLAG-CN.png 简体中文骸骨守卫, Háigǔ ShǒuwèiSkeleton guard
ICON-FLAG-TW.png 繁體中文骸骨守衛, Háigǔ ShǒuwèiSkeleton guard

Similar skeletons[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • HD sprites

  • XI polygon model

  • Appearance in Monsters: Super Light

  • Stars model

  • Rivals card

  • A One-man army in Keshi Keshi

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