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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Skeleton
|title=Skeleton
|image=[[File:DQ Skeleton.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:DQVIII Skeleton.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=がいこつ
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|old=Skeleton
|firstappear={{DQ}}
|firstappear= {{DQ}}
}}
}}
The '''skeleton''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in the original [[Dragon Quest|game]]. It is the skeletal remains of a fallen warrior brought back from the grave to continue fighting.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
'''Skeletons''', are, much like their name would imply, a hostile and occasionally armed skeletons. Interestingly, their skulls are far longer than that of a normal human's, to the point that in some 3D games the cranium curves backwards slightly.
'''Skeletons''', are, much like their name would imply, a hostile and occasionally armed [[Undead family|skeleton]]s. They wear long grey tunics with brown and gold collars, brown leggings, dark blue gloves and boots, and a belt around their waists with a blue jewel as a buckle. Interestingly, their skulls are far longer than that of a normal [[human]]'s, to the point that in some 3D games the cranium curves backwards slightly. The crack on their skulls is said to be a wound they received when they were still alive.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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|name=Skeleton
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=gaikotsu
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|nes-sprite=[[image:Skeleton DQ NES.gif]]
|nes-sprite=[[image:Skeleton DQ NES.gif]]
|nes-hp=30
|nes-hp=30
|nes-mp=
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=11
|nes-exp=11
|nes-gold=29
|nes-gold=29
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|nes-defense=22
|nes-defense=22
|nes-agility=22
|nes-agility=22
|nes-spells=
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=East of [[Kol]]
|nes-locations=East of [[Kol]]<br>[[Craggy Cave]]<br>[[Rimuldar]] region<br>[[Grave of Galen]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|remake-sprites=[[image:skeletonsnes.gif]] [[File:DQ-GBC-SKELETON.png]]
|remake-sprites=[[image:skeletonsnes.gif]] [[File:DQ-GBC-SKELETON.png]][[Image:Skeleton DQ iOS.png|40px]][[Image:Skeleton Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png|40px]]
|remake-hp=30
|remake-hp=30
|remake-mp=0
|remake-mp=0
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|remake-defense=22
|remake-defense=22
|remake-agility=17
|remake-agility=17
|remake-spells=
|remake-spells=None
|remake-locations=Near [[Kol]]
|remake-locations=Near [[Kol]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
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}}
}}


==={{DQ7}} ''3DS''===
==={{DQ1HD}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQ1HD2DEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|bestiaryNumber=#027
|family={{Undead}}
|description=They spend their days scouring the land for whoever it was that gave them the bonk on the head that cracked their skull and killed them
|sprite=
|hp=67
|mp=12
|exp=61
|gold=52
|attack=67
|defense=55
|agility=20
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Leather armour]] (1/64)
|locations=[[Craggy Cave]] region<br>[[Grave of Galen]]
|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=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|bestiaryNumber=#067
|family={{Undead}}
|description=They spend their days scouring the land for whoever it was that gave them the bonk on the head that cracked their skull and killed them
|sprite=
|hp=64
|mp=12
|exp=54
|gold=9
|attack=67
|defense=70
|agility=38
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=N/A
|item=[[Medicinal herb]] (1/64)
|steal=[[Plain clothes]] (1/8)
|locations=Northern [[Alefgard]]<br>[[Erdrick's Hollow]]
|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=0%
}}
 
==={{DQ7}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=
|hp=46
|mp=3
|exp=62
|gold=23
|attack=40
|defense=21
|agility=25
|tameRate=[[Animal Magnetism|{{fraction|1|64}}]]
|bestiaryNumber=DLC #105
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|locations=[[DLC Tablet|Davy Jones' Locker]]
|items=[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|32}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=60%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=0%
|poof-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|snooze-resist=0%
|drain-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|fuddle-resist=0%
|sap-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|stun-resist=100%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=0%
|burning-breath-resist=80%
|army-resist=0%
}}
*'''[[Undead family|Zombie-type]]'''


==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=  
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Skeleton.png]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-35.gif|300px]]
|hp=
|hp=46
|mp=3
|mp=3
|exp=41
|exp=41
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|defense=21
|defense=21
|agility=25
|agility=25
|bestiaryNumber=035
|bestiaryNumber=#035
|family=[[Undead family|Undead]]
|family={{Undead}}
|description=Human knights that met a foul and painful end. Frustration and sadness at their painful fate keeps them in this world as undead monsters.
|description=[[Human]] knights that met a foul and painful end. Frustration and sadness at their painful fate keeps them in this world as undead {{MFamilies}}s.
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|skills=None
|locations=[[Kingdom of Ascantha]]
|locations=[[Ruined Abbey]]<br>Summoned by [[Tortured soul]]<br>[[Kingdom of Ascantha|Kingdom]] of [[Ascantha]]
|items=[[Soldier's sword]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Templar's Equipment#Templar's uniform|Templar's uniform]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Soldier's sword]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Templar's Equipment#Templar's uniform|Templar's uniform]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
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==={{DQ9}}===
==={{DQ9}}===
{{Enemy
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|float = left
|name=Skeleton
|name = Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|image = [[image:dq9skeleton.png]]
|romaji=Gaikotsu
|game = Dragon Quest IX
|bestiaryNumber=#028
|console = DS
|family={{Undead}}
|experience = 81
|description=The remains of robust warriors. They hit hard with [[Helm Splitter]], and cannot be defeated with death spells.<br><br>Deceased soldiers who faithfully patrol the ruins of [[Brigadoom]], though their king is long dead, and his kingdom a mere memory.
|gold = 60
|model=[[Image:DQIX Skeleton.png|100px]]
|hp=42
|hp=42
|mp=6
|mp=6
|exp=81
|gold=60
|attack=48
|attack=48
|defense=40
|defence=40
|agility=54
|agility=54
|spells=None
|skills=[[Helm Splitter]]
|skills=[[Helm Splitter]]
|droppedItem = [[Cotton gloves]] (common, 3.13%)<br/>[[Copper sword]] (rare, 0.78%)
|items=[[Cotton gloves]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|bestiaryNumber = 028
|locations=[[Doomingale Forest]]<br>[[Brigadoom]]<br>[[Eastern Coffinwell]]
|family=Zombie
|fire-resist=-25%
|locations = [[Doomingale Forest]], [[Brigadoom]]
|ice-resist=25%
|wind-resist=-25%
|blast-resist=0%
|rock-resist=-25%
|dark-resist=0%
|light-resist=-25%
|drain-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=25%
|snooze-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=25%
|sap-resist=25%
|blunt-resist=0%
|deceleratle-resist=0%
|spooky-aura-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|stun-resist=25%
|charm-resist=50%
}}
}}


==={{DQ10}}===
==={{DQ10}}===
{{Stub}}
Skeletons appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to cast [[Kasap]] once again and can perform a [[Curse Attack]] to curse their opponents. Starting with Version 5.1 of the game, vicious skeletons can be faced in the Netherworld, as well.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===


==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Skeleton
|name = Skeleton
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Undead family | Undead]]
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = D
|rank = D
|description = ''The risen remains of warriors felled in long forgotten wars.''
|description = ''The risen remains of warriors felled in long forgotten wars.''
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = -
|traits = -
|resistances = Vulnerable to Zap, Whackproof, Inactionproof
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], [[Whack]]proof, Inactionproof
|skill = [[Enfeebler]], [[Attack Boost]]
|skill = [[Enfeebler]], [[Attack Boost]]
|location = [[Infern Isle]]
|location = [[Infern Isle]]
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{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ2}}===
 
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Skeleton
|name = Skeleton
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Undead family | Undead]]
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = D
|rank = D
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Abiliterator]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Abiliterator]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and Inaction
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and Inaction
|skill = [[Enfeebler]]
|skill = [[Enfeebler]]
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|name = Skeleton X
|name = Skeleton X
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Undead family | Undead]]
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = B
|rank = B
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Heckling Hector]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Heckling Hector]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Sag]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Sag]]
|skill = [[Antimagic (skill) | Antimagic]]
|skill = [[Antimagic (skill)|Antimagic]]
|location = -
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Skeleton]] x [[Skeleton]] (both level 20 or higher)
|breeding chart = [[Skeleton]] x [[Skeleton]] (both Level 20 or higher)
}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
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|name = Skeleton XY
|name = Skeleton XY
|image =   
|image =   
|family = [[Undead family | Undead]]
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = S
|rank = S
|size = S
|size = S
|weapons = Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Close Scraper]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Disruptive Waver]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Crafty Sagger]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Counterstriker]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Close Scraper]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Disruptive Waver]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|Crafty Sagger]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Sag]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Sag]]
|skill = [[Über Knight]]
|skill = [[Über Knight]]
|location = -
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Skeleton | Skeleton X]] x [[Skeleton | Skeleton X]] (both level 50 or higher)
|breeding chart = Skeleton X x Skeleton X (both level 50 or higher)
}}
}}
{{clear}}
{{clear}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==={{DQM3}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji= がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|icon=[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|hp=<big><big>1,410</big></big>
|mp=<big><big>280</big></big>
|attack=<big><big>610</big></big>
|defense=<big><big>510</big></big>
|wisdom=<big><big>410</big></big>
|agility=<big><big>420</big></big>
|bestiary=#431
|rank=<big><big>'''G'''</big></big>
|in-game-description=Recycled from the bodies of fallen warriors, these unfortunate cadavers truly get worked to the bone
|talents=[[Graveheart]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Attack Booster|Attack Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Zam Ward]] (lv. 40)
|traits=[[Ultra Crafty Confuser]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Critical Moment]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Metal Beater]] (lv. 40)
|ltraits=[[Tactical Commander]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Parting Gift]] (lv. 1)<br>[[Ultra Crafty Zapper]] (lv. 60)
|habitat=[[Circle of Conquest]] - Lower & Middle Echelon ([[File:DQM3 spring icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]][[File:DQM3 winter icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Pretty pebble]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of strength]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Leery lout DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Leery lout]] X [[File:Firespirit DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Firespirit]]
|fusions=[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton]] X [[File:Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Putrefido]] = [[File:Walking corpse DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Walking corpse]]<br>[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton]] X [[File:Killer gila DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Killer gila]] = [[File:Skullrider DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skullrider]]<br>[[File:Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Skeleton]] X [[File:Restless armour DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Restless armour]] = [[File:Skeleton soldier DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skeleton soldier]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|wind-resist=0%
|earth-resist=50%
|explosion-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|electricity-resist=0%
|light-resist=0%
|dark-resist=75%
|debilitation-resist=25%
|bedazzlement-resist=-25%
|antimagic-resist=0%
|mp-absorption-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=-25%
|paralysis-resist=50%
|stun-resist=0%
|poison-resist=50%
|instant-death-resist=25%
}}


==={{DQH}}===
==={{DQH}}===
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|kanji=がいこつ
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|listNumber=004
|listNumber=#004
|fieldNotes=Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
|fieldNotes=Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
|image=[[File:Skeleton DQH series.png|100px]]
|image=[[File:Skeleton DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=2
|exp=2
|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|item=[[Fresh milk]], [[Iron nails]]
|item=[[Fresh milk]], [[Iron nail]]s
|locations=[[Arba Castle]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Big-Eye Boulevard]] (Things for a Fabulous Ring), [[Caliburgh]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Caliburgh Meadow]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Colissea]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Colissean Desert]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Fire Place]] (Showdown: Green Dragon)
|locations=[[Arba Castle]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Big-Eye Boulevard]] (Things for a Fabulous Ring), [[Caliburgh]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Caliburgh Meadow]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Colissea]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Colissean Desert]] (Recruit, Captain), [[Fire Place]] (Showdown: Green Dragon)
}}
}}
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|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Fresh milk]], [[Iron nails]]
|item=[[Fresh milk]], [[Iron nail]]s
|locations=[[The Grand Dunes]], [[The Battle of Dunisia]], [[The Battle of Harba]]
|locations=[[The Grand Dunes]], [[The Battle of Dunisia]], [[The Battle of Harba]]
}}
}}
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|chapter-1-defense=6~8
|chapter-1-defense=6~8
|chapter-1-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-locations=
|chapter-1-locations=[[The Ravaged Realm]]
|final-chapter-hp=30
|final-chapter-hp=30
|final-chapter-attack=13
|final-chapter-attack=13
|final-chapter-defense=12
|final-chapter-defense=12
|final-chapter-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|final-chapter-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|final-chapter-locations=
|final-chapter-locations=[[Tantegel Moor]]
}}
}}


==={{DQTact}}===
==={{DQTact}}===
Skeleton appears as an E-rank monster of the [[Undead family]]. It can be recruited from Chapters 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 5-4, 7-3, and 9-1 of the main storyline. The skeleton can participate in the [[Ghost]] and [[Walking corpse]]'s Battle Roads as a party member.
{{DQTactEnemy
{{DQTactEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton.png|250px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Zombie.png]]<br>[[Undead family|Undead]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|40px]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|40px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=85
|lvl=105
|hp=
|hp=517
|mp=
|mp=125
|move=2
|move=2
|attack=
|attack=292
|defense=
|defense=147
|agility=
|agility=200
|wisdom=
|wisdom=103
|weight=10
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Dark Blow]]
|bskill1=[[Dark Blow]]
|bskill2=[[Skeletoss]]
|bskill2=[[Skeletoss]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=-
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=ATK +5 / Stats Up
|askill1=ATK +5/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Skeletoss Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill3=Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25 / Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Skeletoss Potency +5% / Stats Up
|askill5=Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=None
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Skeletoss Potency +2%
|bperk1=Skeletoss Potency +2%
|bperk2=-
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=-
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1=ATK +5
|aperk1='''ATK +5''': Raises ATK by 5.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
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}}
}}


==Related Monsters==
==In Other Languages==
===Similar Species===
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Esqueleto|es-meaning=Spanish for "skeleton".
|fr=Squelette|fr-meaning=French for "skeleton".
|de=Skelett|de-meaning=German for "skeleton".
|it=Skeletro|it-meaning=From "scheletro", the Italian word for skeleton.
}}
 
==Similar species==
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Dark skeleton]]
*[[Dark skeleton]]
*[[Sekerleton (Dragon Quest IV)|Sekerleton]]
*[[Sekerleton]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Skeleton in Memoriam]]
*[[Viking soul]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
DW1NES Skeleton.png
DW1NES Skeleton.png|
Skeleton DQ NES.gif|''Dragon Warrior'' (NES)
DQVII Skeleton.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
skeletonsnes.gif|''Dragon Quest I'' (SFC)
DQX Gaikotsu.jpg|A Skeleton in {{X}}.
Skeleton GBC.png|''Dragon Warrior I'' (GBC)
DQX Gaikotsu Kyo.jpg|A vicious skeleton.
Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|Skeleton in ''Dragon Quest Monster: Joker''
Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|Skeleton model in {{Joker}}.
</gallery>
DQH_Dragon_Battle.jpg|Skeletons and other monsters in {{Dragon Quest Heroes}}.
DQotS Skeleton.jpg|{{Stars}} model.
DQR Gaikotsu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0011 Skeleton.jpg|A Skeleton in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
DQTCG Skeleton.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>


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[[fr:Squelette]]

Latest revision as of 06:32, 27 December 2025

The skeleton is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in the original game. It is the skeletal remains of a fallen warrior brought back from the grave to continue fighting.

Characteristics[edit]

Skeletons, are, much like their name would imply, a hostile and occasionally armed skeletons. They wear long grey tunics with brown and gold collars, brown leggings, dark blue gloves and boots, and a belt around their waists with a blue jewel as a buckle. Interestingly, their skulls are far longer than that of a normal human's, to the point that in some 3D games the cranium curves backwards slightly. The crack on their skulls is said to be a wound they received when they were still alive.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest[edit]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Original (NES)
Sprite
Skeleton DQ NES.gif
Gold
29
HP
30
MP
0
Attack
28
Defence
22
Agility
22
Evasion
1⁄16
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
East of Kol
Craggy Cave
Rimuldar region
Grave of Galen
Fizzle resistance
15⁄16
Snooze resistance
0⁄16
Fire resistance
0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites
Skeletonsnes.gif DQ-GBC-SKELETON.pngSkeleton DQ iOS.pngSkeleton Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png
Gold
42
HP
30
MP
0
Attack
28
Defence
22
Agility
17
Evasion
1⁄32
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Near Kol
Fizzle resistance
7⁄7
Snooze resistance
0⁄7
Fire resistance
0⁄7


Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#027
Family
Undead
Gold
52
HP
67
MP
12
Attack
67
Defence
55
Agility
20
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

They spend their days scouring the land for whoever it was that gave them the bonk on the head that cracked their skull and killed them

Spell(s)
Sap
Skill(s)
N/A
Location(s)
Craggy Cave region
Grave of Galen
Item Dropped
Leather armour (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]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Sprite
Bestiary No.
#067
Family
Undead
Gold
9
HP
64
MP
12
Attack
67
Defence
70
Agility
38
Evasion
N/A
In-game description

They spend their days scouring the land for whoever it was that gave them the bonk on the head that cracked their skull and killed them

Spell(s)
Sap
Skill(s)
N/A
Location(s)
Northern Alefgard
Erdrick's Hollow
Dropped Item
Medicinal herb (1/64)
Stolen Item
Plain clothes (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 *
0%


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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Remake exclusive (3DS)
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
46 3 40 21
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
25 62 23 1⁄64
Bestiary No. DLC #105
Spell(s) Kasap
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Davy Jones' Locker
Item(s) Dropped Copper sword1⁄32
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 60% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Poof Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance *
50% 100% 0% 0%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance* Poison Resistance * Snooze Resistance *
0% 80% 0% 0%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%


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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
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Bestiary No. Family
#035 Undead
Experience Gold HP MP
41 15 46 3
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
40 21 25 0⁄64
In-Game Description Human knights that met a foul and painful end. Frustration and sadness at their painful fate keeps them in this world as undead monsters.
Spell(s) Kasap
Skill(s) None
Location(s) Ruined Abbey
Summoned by Tortured soul
Kingdom of Ascantha
Item(s) Dropped Soldier's sword1⁄32
Templar's uniform1⁄256
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
30% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 0% 0% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
15% 0% 0% 100%
Sap Resistance *
50%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Model
DQIX Skeleton.png
Bestiary no.
#028
Family
Undead
Gold
60
HP
42
MP
6
Attack
48
Defence
40
Agility
54
In-game description

The remains of robust warriors. They hit hard with Helm Splitter, and cannot be defeated with death spells.

Deceased soldiers who faithfully patrol the ruins of Brigadoom, though their king is long dead, and his kingdom a mere memory.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Helm Splitter
Item(s) dropped
Cotton gloves1⁄32
Copper sword1⁄128
Fire resistance *
-25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-25%
Blast/Lightning resistance *
0%
Earth resistance *
-25%
Dark resistance *
0%
Light resistance *
-25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
50%
Snooze resistance *
50%
Poison resistance *
50%
Stun resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance *
0%
Deceleratle resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
25%
Spooky Aura resistance *
0%
Charm resistance *
50%


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Skeletons appeared from the beginning of the game. They are able to cast Kasap once again and can perform a Curse Attack to curse their opponents. Starting with Version 5.1 of the game, vicious skeletons can be faced in the Netherworld, as well.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Skeleton
Family Undead
Rank D
Description The risen remains of warriors felled in long forgotten wars.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Axes, Staves
Traits -
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Whackproof, Inactionproof
Skill Enfeebler, Attack Boost
Location Infern Isle
Breeding chart Flyguy x Headhunter


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Skeleton
Family Undead
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Crafty Abiliterator
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Whack and Inaction
Skill Enfeebler
Location Unshore (fog), Bemusoleum (raining, night)
Breeding chart Hyper heyedra x Lesser demon
Stump chump x Rubble slime


Skeleton X
Family Undead
Rank B
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Heckling Hector
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Whack and Sag
Skill Antimagic
Location -
Breeding chart Skeleton x Skeleton (both Level 20 or higher)


Skeleton XY
Family Undead
Rank S
Size S
Weapons Swords, Axes, Spears, Staves
Traits Counterstriker, Close Scraper, Disruptive Waver, Crafty Sagger
Resistances Vulnerable to Zap, Immune to Whack and Sag
Skill Über Knight
Location -
Breeding chart Skeleton X x Skeleton X (both level 50 or higher)


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Skeleton DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,410 280
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
610 510 420 410
Bestiary No. #431
Rank G
In-game description Recycled from the bodies of fallen warriors, these unfortunate cadavers truly get worked to the bone
Talents Graveheart (lv. 1)
Attack Booster I (lv. 20)
Zam Ward (lv. 40)
Guaranteed traits Ultra Crafty Confuser (lv. 1)
Critical Moment (lv. 20)
Metal Beater (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Tactical Commander (lv. 1)
Parting Gift (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Zapper (lv. 60)
Habitat Circle of Conquest - Lower & Middle Echelon (DQM3 spring icon.pngDQM3 autumn icon.pngDQM3 winter icon.png)
Items Pretty pebble (Common)
Seed of strength (Rare)
Synthesis chart Leery lout DQM3 portrait.png X Firespirit DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis Skeleton X Putrefido DQM3 portrait.png = Walking corpse DQM3 portrait.png
Skeleton X Killer gila DQM3 portrait.png = Skullrider DQM3 portrait.png
Skeleton X Restless armour DQM3 portrait.png = Skeleton soldier DQM3 portrait.png
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-25% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 0% 0%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
75% 0% -25% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
25% 50% 50% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
-25% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%


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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Model Experience Gold
Skeleton DQH series.png 2 3g
List No. #004
Field Notes Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
Location(s) Arba Castle (Recruit, Captain), Big-Eye Boulevard (Things for a Fabulous Ring), Caliburgh (Recruit, Captain), Caliburgh Meadow (Recruit, Captain), Colissea (Recruit, Captain), Colissean Desert (Recruit, Captain), Fire Place (Showdown: Green Dragon)
Item(s) Dropped Fresh milk, Iron nails


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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End
Model Experience Gold Marked Version?
Skeleton DQH series.png 1 3g Yes
List No. 007
Field Notes Surly spirits of soldiers whose clogs were rudely popped. They rose again, as they still had bones to pick. They remove their skulls and lob them—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
Location(s) The Grand Dunes, The Battle of Dunisia, The Battle of Harba
Item(s) Dropped Fresh milk, Iron nails


Dragon Quest Builders[edit]

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Builders
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
23~28 14~16 6~8 Coarse cloth (★★☆), Bones (★☆☆)
Location(s)
The Ravaged Realm
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
30 13 12 Coarse cloth (★★☆), Bones (★☆☆)
Location(s)
Tantegel Moor
Sprite DQB Skeleton.png


Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Skeleton appears as an E-rank monster of the Undead family. It can be recruited from Chapters 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 5-4, 7-3, and 9-1 of the main storyline. The skeleton can participate in the Ghost and Walking corpse's Battle Roads as a party member.

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Dragon Quest Tact
Stats


DQT Skeleton.png
Family Rank Role
Tact Icon Zombie.png
Undead		 DQTact Rank Icon E.png DQTact AttackType.png
Attack
Max Level HP MP Move
105 517 125 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
292 147 200 103 10
Basic Skills
First Second Third
Dark Blow Skeletoss* N/a
Awakening Skills
First Second Third
ATK +5/Stats Up Bang Res +25/Stats Up Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
Fourth Fifth
Zap Res +25/Stats Up Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
Leader Perks
First
N/a
Basic Perks
First Second Third
Skeletoss Potency +2% N/a N/a
Perk Details
First
ATK +5: Raises ATK by 5.
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Crack Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
Very Weak Very Weak Normal Normal
Bang Resistance * Zap Resistance * Zam Resistance * Snooze Resistance
Half Res Half Res Normal 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 EspañolEsqueletoSpanish for "skeleton".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisSqueletteFrench for "skeleton".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschSkelettGerman for "skeleton".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoSkeletroFrom "scheletro", the Italian word for skeleton.

Similar species[edit]

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