Skullrider

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The skullrider is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VI. It is a demonic ninja that rides on the back of a skeletal beast.

Characteristics[edit]

Grim goblins dressed in blue ninja suits that ride on the backs of six legged skull beasts, slashing at foes with fiendishly sharp swords at lightning-fast speeds. The steeds themselves possess a hellish visage, helping to strike fear into foes with their endlessly gnashing and grinding teeth surrounded by desert-bleached bones. So speedy they can attack twice in a turn, they use the fiery Flame Slash to sizzle up foes and cause extra panic, leaving them open to sweep adventures right off their feet. In some games, the riders are considered part of the undead family due to their skeletal mounts.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

Skullrider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā)
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Original (SFC)
Sprite
Skullrider.gif
Bestiary No.
#062
Recruit Rate
N/a
Experience *
114
Gold
49
HP *
66
MP
0
Attack
88
Defence
63
Agility
61
Evasion
0%
Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
Caverns in Mountain Pass (Dragon Quest VI) (Lower World)
Item(s) dropped
Bone stake164
Frizz resistance *
0%
Sizz resistance *
0%
Fire Breath resistance *
0%
Bang resistance *
0%
Crack resistance *
0%
Ice Breath resistance *
0%
Woosh resistance *
0%
Strike/Rock resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
0%
Drain Magic resistance *
100%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance *
80%
Ban Dance resistance
100%
Dazzle resistance *
15%
Fizzle resistance
100%
Fuddle resistance *
15%
Paralysis resistance *
80%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
15%
Stun resistance *
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Army resistance *
0%
Remakes (DS, Mobile)
Sprites
Notable Changes
None


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

Skullrider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
HQDQ8-117.gif
Bestiary No. Family
#117 Demon
Experience Gold HP MP
97 32 109 0
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
110 101 77 164
In-Game Description Ninja-like monsters that execute rapid turns and rush their opponents' legs in an attempt to trip them up.
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flame Slash
Leg Sweep
Location(s) West Argonia (day only)
Unnamed Isle west of Pickham
Item(s) Dropped Medicinal herb116
Bandana132
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance
*
0% 25% 25% 25%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance
*
Woosh Resistance *
0% 50% 50% 25%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 50% 100% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
50% 15% 50% 50%
Sap Resistance *
15%
Army Resistance *
25%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

Skullrider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Skullrider XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#047
Family
Undead
Gold
24
HP
48
MP
14
Attack
40
Defence
45
Agility
31
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

They may ride the skeletons of departed demons into battle, but that doesn't mean that they're any good at it. In fact, they often take spectacular spills, sending the bones of their steeds flying far and wide.

Spell(s)
None
Location(s)
The Cryptic Crypt (first and second acts)
Gallopolis Region (first act, 3D versions only)
Item(s) Dropped
Beast bone116
Soldier's sword164
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
-110%
Light resistance *
-110%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
0%
Dazzle resistance *
0%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
0%
Paralysis resistance *
0%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
0%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
25%
Charm resistance *
0%
Beguile resistance *
0%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%

If a skullrider is sparkling, its mount can be ridden after defeating it in battle. The skullrider's mount can gallop to move faster and can climb vertically up walls that are marked with monster footprints.


Malicious skullrider (スカルライダー・邪 Sukaruraidā・ja)
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Sprite
Skullrider XI sprite.png
Bestiary no.
#472
Family
Undead
Experience
1,259
Gold
282
HP
451
MP
28
Attack
283
Defence
296
Agility
142
Evasion
N/a
In-game description

Skullriders who have morphed into a truly malevolent form under the malign influence of infinite evil.

Spell(s)
None
Skill(s)
Performs a combination attack (attacks twice)
Inferno
Leg Sweep
Location(s)
The Cryptic Crypt (third act)
Gallopolis Region (third act)
Dundrasil Region (third act)
The Other Side (third act)
Item(s) Dropped
Beast bone116
Soldier's sword164
Fire resistance *
25%
Ice resistance *
25%
Wind resistance *
-110%
Earth resistance *
-110%
Light resistance *
-110%
Dark resistance *
0%
Zap resistance *
25%
Drain Magic resistance
0%
Whack resistance *
100%
Poof resistance
75%
Dazzle resistance *
25%
Fizzle resistance *
100%
Fuddle resistance *
25%
Paralysis resistance *
25%
Poison resistance *
0%
Snooze resistance *
25%
Blunt resistance
0%
Deceleratle resistance
0%
Sap resistance *
0%
Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance
0%
Stumble resistance *
0%
Stun resistance *
99%
Charm resistance *
25%
Beguile resistance *
25%
Double Down resistance *
0%
Elemental resistance *
0%


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

SkulRider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā)
Dragon Quest Monsters
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Skulrider.png 45 3/5 3/5
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
3/5 2/5 5/5 4/5
Family Devil
In-game description Revives dead beasts to use as slaves
Abilities LegSweep, FireSlash, RainSlash
Habitat Gate of Strength, Gate of Extinction
Breeding chart Devil family x Zombie family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Weak None
Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance Drain Magic Resistance *
Weak None None None
Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
Immune Immune Strong Strong
Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance
Weak Weak Weak None
Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance *
None None None None
Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None Weak


Dragon Quest Monsters 2[edit]

SkulRider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā)
Dragon Quest Monsters 2
Sprite Level cap * HP growth MP growth
Skull rider.png 45 6/10 6/10
Strength growth Resilience growth Wisdom growth Agility growth
6/10 4/10 7/10 5/10
Family Devil
In-game description
Abilities LegSweep, FireSlash, RainSlash
Habitat
Breeding chart Devil family x Zombie family
Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance * Bang Resistance *
Strong Strong None Strong
Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Rock/Army Resistance *
Strong None Weak None
Water Resistance * Zap Resistance * Gigaslash Resistance Magic Burst Resistance
None Weak None None
Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance * Kamikazee Resistance * Poison Resistance *
None Immune Immune Strong
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
Strong Weak Weak Weak
Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance Gobstopper Resistance Stun Resistance *
None None None None
Sap Resistance * Decelerate Resistance * Curse Resistance
None None Weak


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

Skullrider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Family Max HP* Max MP*
Skullrider DQM3 portrait.png DQM3 undead family icon.png 1,390 430
Max Attack* Max Defence * Max Agility * Max Wisdom *
520 330 470 600
Bestiary No. #442
Rank F
In-game description These scary swordsmen scurry across the land atop their skeletal steeds. often found racing chariot chappies, their eternal rivals
Talents Soggy Slasher (lv. 1)
Guaranteed traits Tactical Trooper (lv. 1)
Close Scraper (lv. 20)
Ultra Crafty Cragger (lv. 40)
Large-size exclusive traits Rando-Accel (lv. 1)
Agent of Chaos (lv. 1)
Dodge Denier (lv. 60)
Habitat This monster has no natural habitat
Items N/A
Synthesis chart Nardragon DQM3 portrait.png X Scarfish DQM3 portrait.png
Notable synthesis
Fire Resistance * Water Resistance * Wind Resistance * Earth Resistance *
-125% 0% 0% 50%
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
0% 50% 25% 25%
Dark Resistance * Antimagic Resistance * Bedazzlement Resistance * Confusion Resistance *
25% 25% -125% 0%
Debilitation Resistance* MP Absorption Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance *
0% 50% 25% 50%
Sleep Resistance * Stun Resistance *
25% 0%
Instant Death Resistance *
0%


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