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Skeleton Blades, also known as Skeleton Blaze or Blade Master, is an enemy in the Castlevania series. It is an elite skeleton warrior armed with two swords.

Description[]

Skeleton Blades are skeletons armed with a blade on each hand. In some games there are two levels of skills of skeleton blades, the weaker one is a Blade Soldier (Blades Novice in Japan) and the more experienced one, called a Blade Master. The first one is oftentimes stationary, sometimes lunging a sword forward (although it has an energy blast in Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, where it is called the Skeleton Hero in the North American version). The more experienced one often jumps around, slides and performs large swipes with the blades. Curse of Darkness also has a third type, called the Blaze Phantom.

Appearances[]

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood[]

First appearance of Skeleton Blades in the series. It is the first real threat encountered in the game, as he surprises the player by breaking out of one of the windows located on the second floor of Aljiba (Stage 1). His attacking patterns are much more advanced than those of the Skeleton Apes the player has encountered so far, and he reacts according to their movements, either by jumping away or slide-kicking when the player attacks.

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance[]

While Skeleton Blazes may be defeated relatively easy, one must be wary of his advanced version: the Blaze Master. This enemy has the ability to block frequently when attacked, sometimes inhabiting very confined spaces. Attacking it continuously may not be advisable, as he will keep blocking most attacks and oftentimes find an opening to counterattack, connecting many hits in quick succession and dealing considerable damage. If the room's layout allows it, it is recommendable to just jump over them and continue onward.

It is possible to witness multiple Skeleton Blaze submerged in water within Castle A of the Luminous Cavern. Due to the liquid, these enemies cannot jump or move horizontally, always only "moving" at their base position.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow[]

Even when the Skeleton Blaze does not appear in Aria of Sorrow, his soul does. It can be obtained by destroying a soul-keeper located in a room of the Dance Hall, only accessible after defeating the Big Golem. This soul will grant Soma the ability to slide, allowing him to move through narrow spaces and reach new areas.

Castlevania: Curse of Darkness[]

There are three types of "blaze" enemies in Curse of Darkness. Even when they are still mentioned to be skeletons, their bodies are portrayed to be very muscular and athletic. What makes them so important are the rare materials they can drop or be stolen from them. However, they are some of the most difficult enemies to steal from, usually needing to perfect guard a specific attack so they can open their stealing window for a split second, and then quickly trying to mug them. What makes things harder is the fact that most of the times they will be knocked away from Hector after he has successfully blocked the attack, sending them out of reach for stealing. To steal from them, it is recommended to take care of the whole group first and leave only one or two alive; keep blocking while trying to corner one against a wall, perfect guard his attack, and quickly attempt to steal.

The Blaze Master and the Blaze Phantom have the added ability to cover the floor with exploding knives,[1] effectively compromising the area where they are fought.

Stealing guide[]

  • Skeleton Blaze - Opens his stealing window while sidestepping.
  • Blaze Master - Make sure he is against a wall, perfect guard his flip attack, and quickly steal from him as he is being knocked back.
  • Blaze Phantom - Same as with the Blade Master, make sure he is against a wall, perfect guard his flip attack, and quickly steal from him as he is being knocked back.

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia[]

If Hard Mode is enabled in Order of Ecclesia, the very first training room will spawn a few Skeleton Heroes. Challenging them in a fresh save is not an easy task, considering that the only available attack method is the Confodere glyph with minor damage.

Enemy Data[]

Enemy Data: Skeleton Blades
Image Name - Game
Description
Statistics Items Location Notes
Bladeskele-1-Skeleton Blaze DXC
(RoB/DXC)
Skeleton Blaze  (Skeleton Blades) [alt] - Rondo of Blood [ edit ]
' HP: 2
Exp: 350
1. Village, 5. Ghost Ship
Bsold-sotn-1- 25. Blade Soldier (Blades Novice) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Novice of twin-bladed combat. Level: 8
HP: 16
Exp: 20
Drop: $400, Namakura
Colosseum
Sotn-bmast-1- 69. Blade Master (Skeleton Blades) - Symphony of the Night [ edit ]
Master of twin-bladed combat. Level: 17
HP: 65
Exp: 80
Drop: Shotel, Cross Shuriken
Colosseum
Hod skeletonblaze 20. Skeleton Blaze (Skeleton Blades) - Harmony of Dissonance [ edit ]
' Level: 9
HP: 64
Exp: 22
Common Drop: $25
Rare Drop: Potion
Castle B: Castle Treasury, Castle Top Floor, Clock Tower
Hod blazemaster 77. Blaze Master (Blades Master[alt] - Harmony of Dissonance [ edit ]
' Level: 33
HP: 280
Exp: 314
Common Drop: Steel Helmet
Rare Drop: Bloody Glove
Castle A: Castle Treasury, Luminous Cavern
COD-006 6. Skeleton Blaze Lv.5  (Skeleton Blades Lv5) - Curse of Darkness [ edit ]
A quick-moving, ninja-like skeleton. Uses razor claws and swift footwork to confuse and then kill. Strong: Dark
Weak: Fire, Light
Level: 5
HP: 150
Exp: 7
Common Drop: Wild Memory
Steal: Potion
Abandoned Castle, Baljhet Mountains, Tower of Eternity
COD-029 29. Blaze Master Lv.14  (Blades Master Lv14) - Curse of Darkness [ edit ]
A superior skeleton. Along with super fast movement, it can throw exploding knives. Strong: Dark
Weak: Fire, Light
Level: 14
HP: 247
Exp: 38
Common Drop: Ancient Memory
Steal: Ceremonial Tool
Garibaldi Temple, Mortvia Aqueduct, Tower of Eternity
COD-104 104. Blaze Phantom Lv.39  (Blades Phantom Lv39) - Curse of Darkness [ edit ]
An elite skeleton blaze. Uses its impressive speed to avoid damage when attacked. Strong: Dark
Weak: Fire, Light
Level: 39
HP: 682
Exp: 317
Rare Drop: Punch Rings
Steal: Dark Matter
Infinite Corridor
COD-126 126. Blaze Phantom Lv.44  (Blades Phantom Lv44) - Curse of Darkness [ edit ]
An elite skeleton blaze. Uses its impressive speed to avoid damage when attacked. Strong: Dark
Weak: Fire, Ice
Level: 44
HP: 795
Exp: 609
Rare Drop: Punch Rings
Steal: Dark Matter
Tower of Evermore
Skeletonblaze 73. Skeleton Blaze (Skeleton Blades) - Portrait of Ruin [ edit ]
An elite skeleton warrior armed with two swords. Strong: Dark
Weak: Strike, Whip, Fire, Holy
HP: 180
Exp: 193
Skill Pt: 4
Drop: Katar, Slick Boots
13th Street, Nest of Evil
Skeletonhero 40. Skeleton Hero (Skeleton Novice) - Order of Ecclesia [ edit ]
A skeletal savior, foretold since ancient days. Strong: Ice, Darkness
Weak: Strike, Flame, Light
HP: 80
Exp: 50
Skill Pt: 1
Atk: 32
Ecclesia (Hard Mode), Tymeo Mountains, Skeleton Cave
Sotn-bmast-1- 88. Blade Master (Skeleton Blades) - Order of Ecclesia [ edit ]
Excels at duels with its dual-wielding technique. Strong: Ice, Darkness
Weak: Strike, Flame, Light
HP: 200
Exp: 190
Skill Pt: 3
Atk: 58
Barracks, Forsaken Cloister, Final Approach, Skeleton Cave (Hard Mode)
Blade Master  - Encore of the Night [ edit ]
' HP: 380
Exp: ~645
Drop: Hamburger; Meal Ticket
Steal: ~5S, 50C
Long Library
Skeleton Blaze  - Grimoire of Souls [ edit ]
A double-blade-wielding skeleton capable of taking out intruders with various dash attacks. Ash Banquet (Hard): 3-3, 3-4, 3-5

Dark Laughter: 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5

Item Data[]

Item Data: Skeleton Blades
Image Name - Game
  Type - Users
Description
Attributes / Consume Statistics / Sell Found Notes
Money Bag Icon 5 Money Bag [Blue] [alt] - Symphony of the Night
  Item (standard) - any
[edit]
Add funds to your current total. Different types contain different sums.(...) Gold +400
Find: Lanterns (requires Cube of Zoe for Alucard)
Drop: Ghost, Blade Soldier, Bone Archer, Gargoyle [Lv. 25] (Saturn-only)
Effect: Can use funds to purchase items from the Master Librarian (Alucard-only)
Namakura Icon Namakura (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  2 Handed Weapon (Katana) - Alucard
[edit]
Poorly-made sword [2 hand] Attrib: Curse/Cut
ATT -5
Drop: Blade Soldier
Effect: Fast swing (but low swing rate); may inflict Curse status
Shotel Icon Shotel (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Short Sword - Alucard
[edit]
Abyssinian curved sword
Japan Ethiopian double-edged sword
Attrib: Cut
ATT +20
Find: Reverse Outer Wall
Drop: Blade Master
Effect: Horizontal Slash
Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for Throw (ATT +20)
Cross Shuriken Icon Cross Shuriken (jpn) - Symphony of the Night
  Projectile - Alucard
[edit]
Powerful throwing star [use] Attrib: Cut
ATT +70
Buy: $5,000 (later)
Find: Catacombs
Drop: Blade Master
Money Bag 2 HoD Icon $25 - Harmony of Dissonance
  Pick-Up (Money) - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Gold + 25
Rare Drop: Skeleton, White Dragon, Bomber Armor, Balloon, Large Ghost
Common Drop: Skeleton Blaze, Big Skeleton, Skeleton Flail, Skeleton Spear, Skeleton Ape, Big Balloon, Arabaki, Fleaman Armor
Potion HoD Icon Potion - Harmony of Dissonance
  Medicine - Juste Belmont
[edit]
Restores some HP. HP +70
Buy: 80G
Find: Throughout castle (all)
Rare Drop: Skeleton Blaze
Common Drop: Peeping Eye, Fishman, Merman, Armor Knight, Bone archer, Bone Soldier, Lizard Man, Man-eater, Mimic, Rock Armor, Skeleton Spider, White Dragon Lv2
Steel Helmet Icon Steel Helmet - Harmony of Dissonance
  Head - Juste Belmont
[edit]
A helmet made of steel. DEF +26
Common Drop: Blaze Master
Bloody Glove Icon Bloody Glove - Harmony of Dissonance
  Hands - Juste Belmont
[edit]
A glove soaked with much blood. DEF +25
Buy: 2,100G
Find: Merchant's shop (Castle Treasury A, Luminous Cavern A, Castle Top Floor A)
Rare Drop: Blaze Master
Silver Souls Skeleton Blaze - Sliding - Aria of Sorrow
  Ability Soul - Soma
[edit]
Slide by pressing DOWN + A. (Pressing DOWN + JUMP allows you to slide.) Find: Dance Hall
Wild Memory Wild Memory - Curse of Darkness
  Material - Hector
[edit]
A strange stone fragment with ancient memories carved on it. Used for simple weapons. Sell: $25
Common Drop: Skeleton Blaze Lv.5, Fenrir Lv.5/10, Zombie Lv.5/26/42
Potion Potion - Curse of Darkness
  Special - Hector
[edit]
Medicine that recovers 50 HP. HP +50
Sell: $100
Buy: $200
Find: Abandoned Castle, Baljhet Mountains, Garibaldi Temple, Mortvia Aqueduct, Tower of Eternity
Rare Drop: Spirit Lv.4/19/32, Wolf Skeleton Lv.17/23
Steal: Skeleton Blaze Lv.5
Ancient Memory Ancient Memory - Curse of Darkness
  Material - Hector
[edit]
A stone fragment with ancient memories engraved on it. Used for primitive weapons. Sell: $30
Common Drop: Blaze Master Lv.14, Merman Lv.4/15/35, Fishman Lv.16/35/45, Sniper Orc Lv.24/30
Ceremonial Tool Ceremonial Tool - Curse of Darkness
  Material - Hector
[edit]
An amber artifact used in ancient rituals. An ancient weapon is said to be made from this. Sell: $100
Find: Garibaldi Temple 1F, Infinite Corridor 3F
Steal: Blaze Master Lv.14, Vassago Lv.25/34/41
Punch Rings Punch Rings - Curse of Darkness
  Knuckle - Hector
[edit]
A metal weapon that strengthens punches. Easy to use but simply made, and thus not too strong. ATK +7
Sell: $50
Buy: $100
Find: Julia's Shop
Rare Drop: Blaze Phantom Lv.39/44
Create: Aluminum + Bronze
Dark Matter Dark Matter - Curse of Darkness
  Material - Hector
[edit]
Evil, dark matter that lingers in space. Must be handled extremely carefully. Sell: $150
Find: Mortvia Aqueduct 1F
Steal: Blaze Phantom Lv.39/44
Katar PoR Icon Katar (jpn) - Portrait of Ruin
  Weapon (Dagger) - Jonathan
[edit]
A dagger from India. Attrib: Slash
Consume: 60 MP (Critical Art)
ATK +48
Sell: $1,350
Buy: $5,400
Find: Entrance (Vincent's shop)
Drop: Skeleton Blaze
Conditions: Defeat Stella in the Tower of Death.
Effect: Knife Thrust
Special: Attack From Behind Strike
Slick Boots PoR Icon Slick Boots (Strider Boots) - Portrait of Ruin
  Leg Gear (Boots) - Jonathan, Charlotte
[edit]
Boots that enhance sliding ability. Sell: $2,500
Find: Tower of Death
Drop: Skeleton Blaze
Effect: Increases slide distance.

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References[]

  1. From the Blaze Master's in-game description, although they appear to be more like little spherical bombs with protruding spikes which allow them to attach to surfaces.
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