Editing Skeleton

{{Monster Infobox
|title=Skeleton
|image=[[File:DQVIII Skeleton.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|firstappear={{DQ}}
}}

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==
'''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==
==={{DQ}}===
{{DQEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|nes-sprite=[[image:Skeleton DQ NES.gif]]
|nes-hp=30
|nes-mp=0
|nes-exp=11
|nes-gold=29
|nes-attack=28
|nes-defense=22
|nes-agility=22
|nes-spells=None
|nes-locations=East of [[Kol]]<br>[[Craggy Cave]]<br>[[Rimuldar]] region<br>[[Grave of Galen]]
|nes-evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|nes-fizzle-resist={{fraction|15|16}}
|nes-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|nes-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|16}}
|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-mp=0
|remake-exp=25
|remake-gold=42
|remake-attack=28
|remake-defense=22
|remake-agility=17
|remake-spells=None
|remake-locations=Near [[Kol]]
|remake-evasion={{fraction|1|32}}
|remake-fizzle-resist={{fraction|7|7}}
|remake-snooze-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
|remake-sizz-resist={{fraction|0|7}}
}}

==={{DQ7}}===
{{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]]'''

==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji=Gaikotsu
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-35.gif|300px]]
|hp=46
|mp=3
|exp=41
|gold=15
|attack=40
|defense=21
|agility=25
|bestiaryNumber=#035
|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 {{MFamilies}}s.
|spells=[[Kasap]]
|skills=None
|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 Equipment#Templar's uniform|Templar's uniform]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|attack-resist=30%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=50%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=50%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=0%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=100%
|sleep-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=0%
|dance-resist=100%
|sap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=0%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}

==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQ9EnemyNew
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romaji=Gaikotsu
|bestiaryNumber=#028
|family={{Undead}}
|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.
|model=[[Image:DQIX Skeleton.png|100px]]
|hp=42
|mp=6
|exp=81
|gold=60
|attack=48
|defence=40
|agility=54
|spells=None
|skills=[[Helm Splitter]]
|items=[[Cotton gloves]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br/>[[Copper sword]]{{fraction|1|128}}
|locations=[[Doomingale Forest]]<br>[[Brigadoom]]<br>[[Eastern Coffinwell]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|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}}===
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.

==={{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}}

==={{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%
}}

==={{DQH}}===
{{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]]
}}

==={{DQB}}===
{{DQBEnemy
|name=Skeleton
|kanji=がいこつ
|romanji={{tt|Gaikotsu|'Skeleton'}}
|sprite=[[Image:DQB Skeleton.png|200px]]
|chapter-1-hp=23~28
|chapter-1-attack=14~16
|chapter-1-defense=6~8
|chapter-1-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|chapter-1-locations=[[The Ravaged Realm]]
|final-chapter-hp=30
|final-chapter-attack=13
|final-chapter-defense=12
|final-chapter-items=[[List of raw materials in Dragon Quest Builders|Coarse cloth]] (★★☆), [[Bones]] (★☆☆)
|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
}}

==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Esqueleto|es-meaning=Spanish for "skeleton".
|fr=Squelette|fr-meaning=French for "skeleton".
|de=Skelett|de-meaning=German for "skeleton".
|it=Skeletro|it-meaning=From "scheletro", the Italian word for skeleton.
}}

==Similar species==
*[[Skeleton scrapper]]
*[[Skeleton soldier]]
*[[Dark skeleton]]
*[[Sekerleton]]
*[[Skeleton swordsman (Dragon Quest IV)|Skeleton swordsman]]
*[[Skeleton in Memoriam]]
*[[Viking soul]]

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DW1NES Skeleton.png|
DQVII Skeleton.png|Appearance in {{VII}}'s [['The Big Book of Beasts']] in the remake.
DQX Gaikotsu.jpg|A Skeleton in {{X}}.
DQX Gaikotsu Kyo.jpg|A vicious skeleton.
Skeleton DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
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>

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[[es:Esqueleto]]
[[fr:Squelette]]