One-man army
| Dragon Quest monster | |
|---|---|
| One-man-army | |
 Art by Akira Toriyama | |
| Japanese | ソードイド |
| Romaji | Sōdoido |
| First appearance | Dragon Quest III |
| Old localization | Swordoid (III NES and GBC) |
The One-man-army is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest III. It is an Undead legion unto itself, able to strike multiple times per turn and keep its bones intact by healing. This monster is particularly dangerous when encountered in groups, and fittingly patrols the castles of demon lords.
Characteristics[edit]
One-man armies are skeletal warriors that have gained two extra pairs of arms to attack with, wielding silvery teal sabers in each of their hands. They are more armored than the typical skeleton, wearing small breastplates over their sternums, spiked caps on their skulls, boots, and gloves on all of their hands. The skeletons are purple-colored and their equipment is green in their original appearances, with their armour being a shade of mossy green in some versions of III. They can overwhelm their opponents by being able to attack twice per turn and land brutal strikes with their swords. The one-man armies tend to be highly resistant to attack magic and status ailments. Although they lost their ability to attack twice per turn when they reappeared after 30 years, the skeletal warriors gained the ability to cast higher healing magic in XI.
Appearances[edit]
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]
| One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido) |  |
| Sprite | Level | HP | MP | |
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45 | 170 | 31 | |
| Attack | Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 158 | 72 | 99 | 3180 | 87 |
| Bestiary No. | #129 |
| Spell(s) | Midheal |
| Skill(s) | Acts twice per turn Brutal Strike |
| Location(s) | Zoma's Citadel |
| Item Dropped | Blizzard blade1⁄128 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Crack Resistance * | Woosh Resistance * | ||
| 0/64 | 25% | 70% | 70% | ||
| Zap Resistance * | Drain Magic Resistance | Whack Resistance * | Kamikazee Resistance | ||
| 25% | 25% | 70% | 70% | ||
| Poof Resistance | Fuddle Resistance | Snooze Resistance | Dazzle Resistance | ||
| 25% | 70% | 70% | 70% | ||
| Fizzle Resistance | Sap Resistance * | Deceleratle Resistance * | |||
| 70% | 25% | 25% | |||
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]
| One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido) |  |
| Sprite | HP | MP | Attack |
 |
608 | 19 | 261 |
| Defense | Agility | Experience | Gold |
| 279 | 186 | 1,712 | 368 |
| Bestiary no. | #397 |
| Family | Undead |
| In-game description | Deadly spirit soldiers made when the souls of three warriors band together in search of greatness. Its sword skills are simply out of this world. |
| Spell(s) | Moreheal |
| Skill(s) | Desperate attack Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage) |
| Location(s) | Heliodor Region (third act, night only) The Emerald Coast (third act, night only) Caverns Under Octagonia (third act) Cave to Rendarak (3DS and 2D mode of Definitive Edition only) Summoned by Wight king |
| Item(s) dropped | Big bone1⁄8 Thunderstorm sword1⁄256 |
| Evasion | Fire Resistance * | Ice Resistance * |
Wind Resistance * | |
| N/a | -110% | 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 * | |
| 25% | 99% | 0% | 100% | |
| Beguile Resistance * | Double Down Resistance * | Elemental Resistance * | ||
| 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]
| One-man-army |  |
| Icon | Family | Max HP* | Max MP* |
 |
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1,350 | 340 |
| Max Attack | Max Defence | Max Agility | Max Wisdom |
| 630 | 430 | 560 | 350 |
| Bestiary No. | #484 |
| Rank | B Rank |
| In-game description | The spirits of three legendary swordsmen are said to reside in this undead underworld soldier. It has mastered six-bladed swordplay and become a certified grandmaster fencer |
| Talents | Duelist (lv. 1) |
| Guaranteed traits | Tit for Tat (lv. 1) Strong Starter (lv. 20) Metal Beater (lv. 40) |
| Large-size exclusive traits | Tactical Commander (lv. 1) Critical Sensation (lv. 1) Unhealthy Advantage (lv. 60) |
| Habitat | This monster has no natural habitat |
| Items | N/A |
| Synthesis chart |  X  |
| Notable synthesis | |
| Fire Resistance * | Water Resistance * | Wind Resistance * | Earth Resistance * |
| -25% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| Explosion Resistance * | Ice Resistance * | Electricity Resistance * | Light Resistance * |
| 0% | 50% | 25% | 0% |
| Dark Resistance * | Debilitation Resistance* | Bedazzlement Resistance * | Antimagic Resistance * |
| 50% | 0% | -25% | 0% |
| MP Absorption Resistance * | Confusion Resistance * | Sleep Resistance * | Paralysis Resistance * |
| 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
| Stun Resistance * | Poison Resistance * | ||
| 0% | 50% | ||
| Instant Death Resistance * | |||
| 25% | |||
Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light[edit]
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Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]
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Dragon Quest Rivals[edit]
One-man army appeared in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a rare card common to all leader characters.
Similar species[edit]
Gallery[edit]
XI polygon model
Appearance in Monsters: Super Light
Stars model
Rivals card
A One-man army in Keshi Keshi
