Skeleton swordsman (recurring)
The Skeleton swordsman is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest III.
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| Skeleton swordsman | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | がいこつけんし |
| Romaji | Gaikotsu kenshi |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest |
| Old localization | Skeleton (III NES and GBC) Skeletor (Monsters and Monsters 2) |
CharacteristicsEdit
A sextuple-armed menace, the Skeleton swordsman engages in the unscrupulous act of skeleton modification by augmenting itself with the amputated limbs of its fallen enemies. Having gained newfound dexterity, it puts it to devastating effect by cutting the whole party's defense in half with Kasap before eviscerating an unlucky sucker all in one turn.
AppearancesEdit
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of SalvationEdit
| Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi) |  |
Original (NES)
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
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31 | 75 | 18 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 95 | 58 | 75 | 843 | 58 |
| Bestiary No. | #098 |
| Spell(s) | Kasap |
| Skill(s) | Acts twice per turn. |
| Location(s) | Manoza Cave Phantom Ship |
| Item Dropped | Steel broadsword1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | ||
| 0⁄64 | 25% | 25% | 25% | ||
| Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance | ||
| 25% | 70% | 70% | 0% | ||
| Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance | Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | ||
| 25% | 70% | 25% | 70% | ||
| Fizzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Deceleratle Resistance * | |||
| 25% | 25% | 0% | |||
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeEdit
| Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
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157 | 8 | 113 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 126 | 109 | 431 | 67 |
| Bestiary no. | #203 |
| Family | Undead |
| In-game description | They start out with just one pair of arms, but augment themselves with the limbs of their enemies, until finally attaining their six-armed state. |
| Spell(s) | Kasap |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | Heliodor Region (second act, night only) Heliodor Castle (second act) The Manglegrove (second act) The Costa Valor (second act) |
| Item(s) dropped | Big bone1⁄8 Iron headgear1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/A | -150% | 25% | 0% | |
| Rock Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 0% | -150% | 25% | 0% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Poison Resistance * | |
| 0% | 100% | 50% | 100% | |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 100% | 25% | 0% | 100% | |
| Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Stumble Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 0% | 99% | 0% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
A Skeleton swordsman is faced in the boss battle with the Headless honcho, along with a Skelegon, a Chasmonaut, and a Vicious grim gryphon. In the 3DS version and the 2D mode of the Definitive Edition, four Chasmonauts fight alongside the Headless honcho instead.
| Vicious skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし・強 Gaikotsu kenshi・kyō) | |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
| |
761 | 16 | 377 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 352 | 259 | 2553 | 517 |
| Bestiary no. | #621 |
| Family | Undead |
| In-game description | Skeleton swordsmen driven to dangerous extremes by the dark power of the Lord of Shadows. |
| Spell(s) | Kasap |
| Skill(s) | None |
| Location(s) | The Sage's Trial - Hoarder's Keep (third act, night only) |
| Item(s) dropped | Big bone1⁄8 Iron headgear1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/A | -150% | 25% | 0% | |
| Rock Resistance * | Light Resistance * | Dark Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | |
| 0% | -150% | 25% | 0% | |
| Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Poof Resistance | Poison Resistance * | |
| 0% | 100% | 75% | 100% | |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | |
| 100% | 25% | 0% | 100% | |
| Sap Resistance * | Blunt Resistance | Deceleratle Resistance | Spooky Aura Anathematise Resistance |
|
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Fizzle Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Stumble Resistance * | Charm Resistance * | |
| 0% | 99% | 0% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
Dragon Quest MonstersEdit
| Skeletor (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
55 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Family | Zombie |
| In-game description | Attacks with a sword in each of its 6 hands |
| Abilities | Sap, BirdBlow, BiAttack |
| Habitat | Gate of Sleep |
| Breeding chart | MadSpirit x Dragon family BoneSlave x BoneSlave |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| None | None | None | Weak |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Strong | Weak | Strong | None |
| Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance | Drain Magic Resistance * |
| None | None | None | Weak |
| Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| Immune | Immune | Strong | Strong |
| Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * | Fizzle Resistance |
| Strong | Strong | Strong | Weak |
| Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * | Sap Resistance * |
| None | None | None | None |
| Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | ||
| None | Strong | ||
Dragon Quest Monsters 2Edit
| Skeletor (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi) |  |
| Sprite | Level cap * | HP growth | MP growth |
 |
55 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Strength growth | Resilience growth | Wisdom growth | Agility growth |
| 7/10 | 7/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Family | Zombie |
| In-game description | |
| Abilities | BiAttack, BirdBlow, Sap |
| Habitat | |
| Breeding chart | BoneSlave x BoneSlave CaptDead x EvilBeast DeadNite x Golem Hork x Grizzly Mudron x GulpBeast Mummy x MadCat, MadCondor, MadRaven, Ogre, StoneMan MadSpirit x Dragon family |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Fire Breath Resistance * | Bang Resistance * |
| None | None | None | Weak |
| Crack Resistance * | Ice Breath Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | Rock/Army Resistance * |
| Strong | Weak | Strong | None |
| Water Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Gigaslash Resistance | Magic Burst Resistance |
| Weak | None | None | None |
| Drain Magic Resistance * | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance * | Poison Resistance * |
| Weak | Immune | Immune | Strong |
| Paralysis Resistance * | Fuddle Resistance * | Snooze Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance * |
| Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong |
| Fizzle Resistance | Ban Dance Resistance | Gobstopper Resistance | Stun Resistance * |
| Weak | None | None | None |
| Sap Resistance * | Decelerate Resistance * | Curse Resistance | |
| None | None | Strong | |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan HeartEdit
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Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3DEdit
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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark PrinceEdit
| Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi) |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
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1,410 | 310 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 660 | 310 | 500 | 320 |
| Bestiary No. | #460 |
| Rank | D |
| In-game description | Undead master fencers. They originally possessed the standard number of limbs, but they have plucked extra appendages from fallen foes to supplement their strength and now boast a solidly imposing six arms |
| Talents | Slayer (lv. 1) Zam Ward (lv. 20) HP Booster I (lv. 40) |
| Guaranteed traits | Bangmeister (lv. 1) Ultra Crafty Debilitator (lv. 20) Ultra Crafty Banger (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Trooper (lv. 1) Uber Bossesbane (lv. 1) Snappy Comeback (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | Dragonspate Aamon's Sanctum Circle of Conquest - Upper Echelon (    )Hopeful Haven |
| Items | Manky meat (Common) Golden tiara (Rare) |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| -25% | 0% | 25% | 50% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
| Dark Resistance * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | -25% | 0% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | 25% | 25% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| 0% | 50% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super LightEdit
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Dragon Quest TactEdit
Skeleton swordsman appears as an A-rank monster of the Undead family alongside the Bones of Baramos on its banner.
| Skeleton swordsman (がいこつけんし Gaikotsu kenshi) |  |
Stats
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| Family | Rank | Role | ||
 Undead |
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 Attack |
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| Max Level | HP | MP | Move | |
| 120 | 976 | 260 | 2-3 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Wisdom | Weight |
| 507 | 298 | 437 | 150 | 35 |
Basic Skills
| First | Second | Third | ||
| Sap | Rolling Break* | Hexaslash* | ||
Awakening Skills
| First | Second | Third |
| Move +1/Stats Up | Woosh Res +25/Stats Up | Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up AGL +20 |
| Fourth | Fifth | |
| Zap Res +25/Stats Up | Physical Potency +5%/Stats Up AGL +20 |
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Leader Perks
| First | |
| Raises physical potency of undead allies, including itself, by 10% in a 5x5 square around it. | |
Basic Perks
| First | Second | Third |
| Max HP +20 | ATK +10 | Hexaslash Potency +2% |
Perk Details
| First | |
| Move +1: Raises Move by 1. | |
| Frizz Resistance * | Sizz Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | |
| Normal | Very Weak | Very Weak | Half Res | |
| Bang Resistance * | Zap Resistance * | Zam Resistance * | Snooze Resistance | |
| Normal | Half Res | Normal | Half Res | |
| Poison Resistance | Physical Lock Resistance | Spell Lock Resistance | Martial Lock Resistance | |
| Half Res | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Breath Lock Resistance | Hobble Resistance * | Stun Resistance * | Dazzle Resistance | |
| Normal | Super Weak | Normal | Super Weak | |
| Curse Resistance | Paralysis Resistance | Confusion Resistance | Charm Resistance | |
| Normal | Immune | Normal | Normal |
Similar speciesEdit
GalleryEdit
Famicom artwork.
XI polygon model.
A Vicious skeleton swordsman.
A Skeleton swordsman along with other monsters in XI.
Assiting the Headless honcho along with other monsters.
DQM1·2 sprite.
Caravan Heart sprite.
Stars model.
The Skeleton swordsman and Bones of Baramos in Tact.
Tact party icon.
