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 fead 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) DQVI Logo.png
Original (SFC)
Sprite HP * MP Attack Defense
Skullrider.gif 66 0 88 63
Agility Experience * Gold Tame Rate
61 114 49 N/a
Bestiary No. #062
Spell(s) None
Skill(s) Flame Slash
Leg Sweep
Location(s) Caverns in Mountain Pass (Dragon Quest VI) (Lower World)
Item(s) Dropped Bone stake164
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
80% 0% 80% 15%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
15% 15% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
0% 0% 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)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
Skullrider PS2.png 109 0 110
Defense Agility Experience Gold
101 77 97 32
Bestiary no. #117
Family Demon
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
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
164 0% 25% 25%
Fire Breath
Resistance
*
Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
25% 0% 25% 50%
Ice breath
Resistance
*
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
50% 0% 0% 100%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
50% 15% 50% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
50% 50% 100% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 15% 25%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



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

Skullrider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Skullrider XI sprite.png 48 14 40
Defense Agility Experience Gold
45 31 44 24
Bestiary no. #047
Family Undead
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
Skill(s) Flame Slash
Fire Breath
Leg Sweep
Location(s) The Cryptic Crypt (first and second acts)
Gallopolis Region (first act, 3D versions only)
Item(s) dropped Beast bone116
Soldier's sword164
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% -110% 0% 25%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 100% 0% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 25% 0% 0%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
0% 0% 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)DQXI Logo EN.png
Sprite HP MP Attack
Skullrider XI sprite.png 451 28 283
Defense Agility Experience Gold
296 142 1,259 282
Bestiary no. #472
Family Undead
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
Evasion Fire Resistance * Ice
Resistance
*
Wind Resistance *
N/a 25% 25% -110%
Rock Resistance * Light Resistance * Dark Resistance * Zap Resistance *
-110% -110% 0% 25%
Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance * Poof Resistance Poison Resistance *
0% 100% 75% 0%
Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance * Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance *
25% 25% 25% 25%
Sap Resistance * Blunt Resistance Deceleratle Resistance Spooky Aura
Anathematise Resistance
0% 0% 0% 0%
Fizzle Resistance * Stun Resistance * Stumble Resistance * Charm Resistance *
100% 99% 0% 25%
Beguile Resistance * Double Down Resistance * Elemental Resistance *
25% 0% 0%


Dragon Quest Monsters[edit]

SkulRider (スカルライダー Sukaruraidā) DWM Logo.png
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) DWM2 Taras Adventure Logo.png
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 DQM3 Logo.png
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 *
% % % %
Explosion Resistance * Ice Resistance * Electricity Resistance * Light Resistance *
% % % %
Dark Resistance * Debilitation Resistance* Bedazzlement Resistance * Antimagic Resistance *
% % % %
MP Absorption Resistance * Confusion Resistance * Sleep Resistance * Paralysis Resistance *
% % % %
Stun Resistance * Poison Resistance *
% %
Instant Death Resistance *
%



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