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|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
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|old=Skeleton
|old=Skeleton
|firstappear= {{DQ}}
|firstappear= {{Dragon Quest}}
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The '''Skeleton''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in the original ''[[Dragon Quest]]''.
The '''Skeleton''' is a recurring {{MFamilies}} in the {{DQSeries}}, introduced in the original {{DQ}}.


==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 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.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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==={{DQ7}} ''3DS''===
==={{DQ7}} {{3DS}}===
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
{{DQ7RemakeExclusiveEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|name=Skeleton
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|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=[[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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|name=Skeleton
|name=Skeleton
|image=[[Image:DQIX Skeleton.png]]
|image=[[Image:DQIX Skeleton.png]]
|game=Dragon Quest IX
|game={{Dragon Quest IX}}
|console=DS
|console={{DS}}
|kanji=がいこつ
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|romanji=Gaikotsu
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|droppedItem=[[Cotton gloves]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|droppedItem=[[Cotton gloves]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|bestiaryNumber=#028
|bestiaryNumber=#028
|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.
|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.
|family=Zombie
|family=Zombie
|locations=[[Doomingale Forest]]<br>[[Brigadoom]]
|locations=[[Doomingale Forest]]<br>[[Brigadoom]]
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{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


===''[[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, {{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, {{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, {{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, {{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]]''===
==={{DQMJ2P}}===
{{Stub}}
{{Stub}}


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==={{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.
Skeleton appears as an E-rank {{MFamilies}} 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
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|romanji=Gaikotsu
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton.png|225px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton.png|225px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>[[Undead family|Undead]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
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|bskill3=N/a
|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=N/a
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Skeletoss Potency +2%
|bperk1=[[Skeletoss]] Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
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|charm-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
DW1NES Skeleton.png|
Skeleton DQ NES.gif|{{Dragon Warrior}} ({{NES}})
skeletonsnes.gif|{{I}} ({{SFC}})
Skeleton GBC.png|{{I}} ({{GBC}})
DQVII Skeleton.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
DQX Gaikotsu.jpg|A Skeleton in {{X}}.
Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|Skeleton in {{Joker}}.
DQR Gaikotsu.png|{{Rivals}} card.
Eraser 0011 Skeleton.jpg|A Skeleton in {{Keshi Keshi}}.
DQTCG Skeleton.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card.
</gallery></center>


==Related Monsters==
==Related Monsters==
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*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Skeleton in Memoriam]]
*[[Skeleton in Memoriam]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:DW1NES Skeleton.png
Image:Skeleton DQ NES.gif|''Dragon Warrior'' (NES)
Image:skeletonsnes.gif|''Dragon Quest I'' (SFC)
Image:Skeleton GBC.png|''Dragon Warrior I'' (GBC)
Image:DQVII Skeleton.png|Appearance in ''VII'''s [[Big Book of Beasts]] in the remake.
Image:DQX Gaikotsu.jpg|A skeleton in ''X''
Image:Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|Skeleton in ''Dragon Quest Monster: Joker''
Image:DQR Gaikotsu.png|''Rivals'' card
Image:Eraser 0011 Skeleton.jpg|A skeleton in ''Keshi Keshi''
Image:DQTCG Skeleton.jpg|''DQ'' Trading Card
</gallery>


[[Category:Skeleton]]
[[Category:Skeleton]]

Revision as of 00:51, 19 September 2022

The Skeleton is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, introduced in the original Dragon Quest.

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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
Original (NES)
Sprite HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Skeleton DQ NES.gif 30 ? 11 29 28 22 22
Spell(s)
Location(s) East of Kol
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄16 15⁄16 0⁄16 0⁄16
Remakes (SFC, GBC, Mobile)
Sprites HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Skeletonsnes.gif DQ-GBC-SKELETON.pngSkeleton DQ iOS.pngSkeleton Erdrick Trilogy Switch.png 30 0 25 42 28 22 17
Spell(s)
Location(s) Near Kol
Evasion Fizzle Resistance Snooze Resistance Sizz & Sizzle Resistance
1⁄32 7⁄7 0⁄7 0⁄7


Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past 3DS

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)
DQ7-PSX-LOGO-ICON.png
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)
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%


  • Zombie-type

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Skeleton.png 46 3 40
Defense Agility Experience Gold
21 25 41 15
Bestiary no. #035
Family Undead
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) Kingdom of Ascantha
Item(s) dropped Soldier's sword1⁄32
Templar's uniform1⁄256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
0⁄64 30% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 50% 50%
Woosh Resistance * Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Whack Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance
0% 100% 0% 0%
Fuddle Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance *
0% 15% 0% 0%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

##028 - Skeleton
DQIX Skeleton.png
HP MP Experience Gold
42 6 81 60
Attack Defense Speed
48 40 54
Dropped Item Cotton gloves1⁄32
Copper sword1⁄128
Locations Doomingale Forest
Brigadoom
Skills Helm Splitter
Family Zombie
Bestiary # #028
Game Dragon Quest IX
Console DS
Japanese Name がいこつ
Romanized Jap. Gaikotsu
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.

Dragon Quest X

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Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

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

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: Joker 2 Professional

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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)DQH Logo.png
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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)DQHII Logo.png
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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)DQB-LOGO-ICON.png
Chapter 1
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
23~28 14~16 6~8 Coarse cloth (★★☆), Bones (★☆☆)
Location(s)
?
Final Chapter
HP Attack Defense Item(s) Dropped
30 13 12 Coarse cloth (★★☆), Bones (★☆☆)
Location(s)
?
Sprite DQB Skeleton.png



Dragon Quest Tact

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)Tactlogo.png
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
95 486 117 2
Attack Defense Agility Wisdom Weight
275 138 187 97 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



Gallery

Related Monsters

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