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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Skeleton
|title=Skeleton
|image=[[image: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=Skeruton
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|old=Skeleton
|firstappear={{DQ}}
|firstappear= ''[[Dragon Quest]]''
}}
}}
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==
===''[[Dragon Quest]]''===
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEnemy
{{DQEnemy
|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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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]] 3DS''===
==={{DQ7}} {{3DS}}===
{{Stub}}
{{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]]'''


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=  
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Skeleton.png]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Skeleton.png]]
|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 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}}
|attack-resist=30%
|attack-resist=30%
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}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{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 2]]''===
==={{DQMJ}}===
{{DQMJmonster
|name = Skeleton
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = D
|description = ''The risen remains of warriors felled in long forgotten wars.''
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Spear}}s, {{Axe}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = -
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], [[Whack]]proof, Inactionproof
|skill = [[Enfeebler]], [[Attack Boost]]
|location = [[Infern Isle]]
|breeding chart = [[Flyguy]] x [[Headhunter]]
}}
{{clear}}


Skeletons when synthesised over level twenty create a '''Skeleton X'''. Two level fifty Skeleton X's make a '''Skeleton XY'''.
==={{DQMJ2}}===
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Skeleton
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = D
|size = S
|weapons = {{Sword}}s, {{Axe}}s, {{Spear}}s, [[Wand Weapon Family|Staves]]
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker|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]]<br>[[Stump chump]] x [[Rubble slime]]
}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Skeleton X
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = B
|size = S
|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]]
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Zap]], Immune to [[Whack]] and [[Sag]]
|skill = [[Antimagic (skill)|Antimagic]]
|location = -
|breeding chart = [[Skeleton]] x [[Skeleton]] (both Level 20 or higher)
}}
{{clear}}
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Skeleton XY
|image = 
|family = {{Undead}}
|rank = S
|size = S
|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]]
|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)
}}
{{clear}}
 
==={{DQM3}}===
{{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%
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional]]''===
==={{DQH}}===
{{Stub}}
{{DQHEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|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.
|image=[[File:Skeleton DQH series.png|100px]]
|exp=2
|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|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)
}}
 
==={{DQH2}}===
{{DQH2Enemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romaji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|listNumber=007
|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]]
|exp=1
|gold=3<span style="font-variant: small-caps;">g</span>
|markedVersion=Yes
|item=[[Fresh milk]], [[Iron nail]]s
|locations=[[The Grand Dunes]], [[The Battle of Dunisia]], [[The Battle of Harba]]
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]''===
==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Skeleton.png|200px]]
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Skeleton.png|200px]]
|chapter-1-hp=23~28
|chapter-1-hp=23~28
|chapter-1-attack=14~16
|chapter-1-attack=14~16
|chapter-1-defense=6~8
|chapter-1-defense=6~8
|chapter-1-items=[[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=[[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}}===
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
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=[[Image:DQT Skeleton.png|250px]]
|family=[[File:Tact Icon Zombie.png|48px]]<br>{{Undead}}
|rank=[[File:DQTact Rank Icon E.png|48px]]
|role=[[File:DQTact AttackType.png|48px]]<br>Attack
|lvl=105
|hp=517
|mp=125
|move=2
|attack=292
|defense=147
|agility=200
|wisdom=103
|weight=10
|bskill1=[[Dark Blow]]
|bskill2=[[Skeletoss]]{{tt|*|Level 16}}
|bskill3=N/a
|askill1=ATK +5/Stats Up
|askill2=Bang Res +25/Stats Up
|askill3=Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
|askill4=Zap Res +25/Stats Up
|askill5=Skeletoss Potency +5%/Stats Up
|lperk1=N/a
|bperk1=Skeletoss Potency +2%
|bperk2=N/a
|bperk3=N/a
|aperk1='''ATK +5''': Raises ATK by 5.
|frizz-resist=Very Weak
|sizz-resist=Very Weak
|crack-resist=Normal
|woosh-resist=Normal
|bang-resist=Half Res
|zap-resist=Half Res
|zam-resist=Normal
|snooze-resist=Half Res
|poison-resist=Half Res
|physical-seal-resist=Normal
|spell-seal-resist=Normal
|martial-seal-resist=Super Weak
|breath-seal-resist=Normal
|hobble-resist=Normal
|stun-resist=Normal
|blind-resist=Super Weak
|curse-resist=Normal
|paralysis-resist=Immune
|confusion-resist=Normal
|charm-resist=Normal
}}
}}


===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes|Dragon Quest Heroes I]] & [[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''===
==In Other Languages==
{{Stub}}
{{OtherLanguages
==Related Monsters==
|es=Esqueleto|es-meaning=Spanish for "skeleton".
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
|fr=Squelette|fr-meaning=French for "skeleton".
*[[Skeleton Soldier]]
|de=Skelett|de-meaning=German for "skeleton".
*[[Dark skeleton]]
|it=Skeletro|it-meaning=From "scheletro", the Italian word for skeleton.
*[[Sekerleton (Dragon Quest IV)|Sekerleton]]
}}
*[[Skeleton swordsman]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:Skeleton DQ NES.gif|''Dragon Warrior''. (NES)
DW1NES Skeleton.png|
Image:skeletonsnes.gif|''Dragon Quest I''. (SFC)
DQVII Skeleton.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
Image:Skeleton GBC.png|''Dragon Warrior I''. (GBC)
DQX Gaikotsu.jpg|A Skeleton in {{X}}.
Image:Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|Skeleton in ''Dragon Quest Monster: Joker''.
DQX Gaikotsu Kyo.jpg|A vicious skeleton.
Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|Skeleton model in {{Joker}}.
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>
</gallery></center>


==Similar species==
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Dark skeleton]]
*[[Sekerleton]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Skeleton in Memoriam]]
*[[Viking soul]]
[[Category:Zombie family]]
[[Category:Skeleton]]
[[Category:Skeleton]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest I enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VII 3DS enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest IX enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Heroes II enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Builders enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest: Monster Parade enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Walk enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Tact monsters]]
[[Category:A Hero's Bonds enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi enemies]]
[[fr:Squelette]]

Latest revision as of 15:46, 9 March 2024

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 HP MP Experience Gold Attack Defense Agility
Skeleton DQ NES.gif 30 0 11 29 28 22 22
Spell(s) None
Location(s) East of Kol
Craggy Cave
Rimuldar region
Grave of Galen
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) None
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[edit]

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) 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 * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
50% 0% 80% 0%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%


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

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) Ruined Abbey
Summoned by Tortured soul
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 * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 0%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 0%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
0% 0% 0% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
100% 50% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



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

Skeleton (がいこつ Gaikotsu)DQIX Logo.png
Model HP MP Attack
DQIX Skeleton.png 42 6 48
Defence Agility Experience Gold
40 54 81 60
Bestiary no. #028
Family Undead
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
Location(s) Doomingale Forest
Brigadoom
Eastern Coffinwell
Item(s) dropped Cotton gloves1⁄32
Copper sword1⁄128
Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance *		 Wind Resistance * Blast/Lightning Resistance *
-25% 25% -25% 0%
Rock Resistance * Dark Resistance * Light Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
-25% 0% -25% 0%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 50% 25%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance *
50% 25% 25% 0%
Deceleratle Resistance * Spooky Aura Resistance* Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 25%
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) DQM3 Logo.png
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 Rank
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 * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
75% 25% -25% 0%
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
50% 0% -25% 50%
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50%
Instant Death Resistance *
25%



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

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[edit]

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[edit]

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)
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)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
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.

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