Skeleton Warrior (Lords of Shadow)

The Skeleton Warrior is an enemy in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. It is similar to the Skeleton Warriors of Lament of Innocence, but has its own unique mythology within the Lords of Shadow world.

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 Dakr 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.

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 awhile making it easier for a frontal attack. Once in a while a warrior may turn into a whirl wind, and fly around the room. Roll to avoid this or run away from it. When the whirlwind stops the skeleton is 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.

Castle Sewers Trial
Finish the level after killing 3 Skeleton Warriors without destroying their shields.