Skeleton Warrior (Lords of Shadow)

Skeleton Warriors are enemies in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, Mirror of Fate and Lords of Shadow 2.
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==Background==
The human inhabitants of the Vampire Castle suffered a cruel fate once the Dark Lord set up her lair inside. While most of them changed into Vampire Warriors, a few, mainly those who were the Dark Lord's most loyal retainers when she was human, were made into Skeleton Warriors by the spell of the Puppeteer.
Unlike other beings animated by this magic, the vestiges of a once human soul make Skeleton Warriors difficult to command and they are therefore rarely found in groups greater than two or three.
Gabriel first encountered the Skeleton Warriors in the sewers under the Vampire Castle. While he was attempting to open a gate, one of the skeletons inched closer and closer to him. Gabriel turned around just as it had gotten to his position. He encountered more throughout the castle.
Flaming Skeleton Warriors from the underworld appear in the DLC Resurrection.
In Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, the souls of the skeleton warriors are no longer under the control of the Toy Maker, the castle blood now has the power to bring Bloody Skeletons to life.
The Revelations downloadable content introduced Bloody Lancers, which are like normal Bloody Skeletons but stronger and wielding long lance weapons.
==Strategy==
Skeleton warriors have medium speed and are well armored. The best strategy is to keep a distance and roll behind them to attack their backs. If hit from the front their helms and shields will break after a while making it easier for a frontal attack. Once in a while, a warrior may turn into a whirlwind and fly around the room. Roll to avoid this or run away from it. When the whirlwind stops, the skeleton will remain stunned for a few moments, which is a good time to do extra damage. Once the skeleton is damaged enough it will collapse and the crushed bones will begin to jitter and hop on the ground. Do a ground attack, such as a ground punch, or a guillotine strike to break the bones; otherwise, the skeleton will arise for an encore fight. Bloody Skeletons and Lancers are harder because they break down into a blood puddle that can move. A good strategy is to freeze them; if they're damaged enough in a frozen state, the Bloody Skeletons will instantly shatter.
==Trials==
===Castle Sewer Trial===
Finish the level after killing three Skeleton Warriors without destroying their shields.
===Castle Courtyard Trial===
Kill three Skeleton Warriors while mounted on a Warg.
==Enemy Data==
==Gallery==
LoS Skeleton Warrior.jpg|Skeleton Warrior from Lords of Shadow.
SkeletonwarriorcastlevaniaLOS.jpg|Skeleton Warrior artwork from Lords of Shadow.
SkeletonMoF.JPG|Skeleton Warrior's artwork from Mirror of Fate.
ArmoredSkeleton.png|Armored Skeleton from Mirror of Fate.
Skeletons for Halloween.jpg|Bloody Skeleton from Lords of Shadow 2.
BloodySkeletons.png|Bloody Skeleton's artwork.
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Enemy Armored Skeleton 2.png
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Bloody Skeleton Book of Dracul.png
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Skeleton Warrior Travel Book.png
No.12 CMOF Skeleton warrior bestiary.png|Skeleton warrior enemy list entry from Mirror of Fate.
No.13 CMOF Armored Skeleton bestiary.png|Armored Skeleton enemy list entry from Mirror of Fate.
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==See also==
*Flaming Skeleton Warrior
*Skeleton Soldier
de:Skelettkrieger (Lords of Shadow)
Category:Skeletal Monsters
Category:Lords of Shadow Enemies
Category:Lords of Shadow 2 DLC
Category:Lords of Shadow 2 Enemies
Category:Mirror of Fate Enemies