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 localisation 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

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 healing magic in XI.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido)

Original (NES)

Sprite

Bestiary No.

#129

Level

45

Experience

3180

Gold

87

HP

170

MP

31

Attack

158

Defense

72

Agility

99

Evasion

0/64

Spell(s)

Midheal

Skill(s)

Acts twice per turn
Brutal Strike

Location(s)

Zoma's Citadel

Item Dropped

Blizzard blade¹⁄₁₂₈

Fire resistance *

25%

Crack resistance *

70%

Woosh resistance *

70%

Zap resistance *

25%

Drain Magic resistance

25%

Whack resistance *

70%

Kamikazee resistance

70%

Poof resistance

25%

Dazzle resistance

70%

Fizzle resistance

70%

Fuddle resistance

70%

Snooze resistance

70%

Deceleratle resistance *

25%

Sap resistance *

25%

Remakes sprites

SFC

GBC

Switch

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

One-man army (ソードイド Sōdoido )

Sprite

Bestiary no.

#397

Family

Undead

Experience

1,712

Gold

368

HP

608

MP

19

Attack

261

Defence

279

Agility

186

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

Fire resistance *

-110%

Ice resistance *

25%

Wind resistance *

0%

Earth resistance *

0%

Light resistance *

-150%

Dark resistance *

25%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance

0%

Whack resistance *

100%

Poof resistance

75%

Dazzle resistance *

100%

Fizzle resistance *

25%

Fuddle resistance *

25%

Paralysis resistance *

100%

Poison resistance *

100%

Sleep resistance *

0%

Blunt resistance

0%

Deceleratle resistance

0%

Sap resistance *

0%

Spooky Aura
Anathematise resistance

0%

Stumble resistance *

0%

Stun resistance *

99%

Charm resistance *

100%

Beguile resistance *

100%

Double Down resistance *

0%

Elemental resistance *

0%

This monster does not have a vicious, nor a malicious variant.

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Dragon Quest Rivals

One-man army appeared in the 7th card pack, "Strange Tale of Light and Darkness" as a rare card common to all leader characters.

Related monsters

Similar species

• Armful
• Grievous bodily arm
• Skeleton swordsman

Gallery

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  XI polygon model
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  Appearance in Monsters: Super Light
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  Stars model
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  Rivals card
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  A One-man army in Keshi Keshi