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− | '''Skeleton Blades''', also known as '''Skeleton Blaze''', is an [[:category:Enemies|enemy]] in the ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' series. It is an elite [[skeleton]] warrior armed with two swords. |
+ | '''Skeleton Blades''', also known as '''Skeleton Blaze''' or '''Blade Master''', is an [[:category:Enemies|enemy]] in the ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' series. It is an elite [[skeleton]] warrior armed with two swords. |
==Description== |
==Description== |
Revision as of 16:12, 27 November 2019
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.
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.
- Drop: Wild Memory
- Steal: Potion
- 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.
- Drop: Ancient Memory
- Steal: Ceremonial Tool
- 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.
- Drop: Punch Rings
- Steal: Dark Matter
Enemy Data
Enemy Data: Skeleton Blades | |||||
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Image | Name - Game Description |
Statistics | Items | Location | Notes |
(RoB/DXC) |
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' | HP: 2 Exp: 350 |
1. Village, 5. Ghost Ship |
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Novice of twin-bladed combat. | Level: 8 HP: 16 Exp: 20 |
Drop: $400, Namakura |
Colosseum |
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Master of twin-bladed combat. | Level: 17 HP: 65 Exp: 80 |
Drop: Shotel, Cross Shuriken |
Colosseum |
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' | Level: 9 HP: 64 Exp: 22 |
Common Drop: $25 Rare Drop: Potion |
Castle B: Castle Treasury, Castle Top Floor, Clock Tower |
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' | Level: 33 HP: 280 Exp: 314 |
Common Drop: Steel Helmet Rare Drop: Bloody Glove |
Castle A: Castle Treasury, Luminous Cavern |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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' | HP: 380 Exp: ~645 |
Drop: Hamburger; Meal Ticket Steal: ~5S, 50C |
Long Library |
Item Data
Item Data: Skeleton Blades | ||||||||
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Image | Name - Game Type - Users Description |
Attributes / Consume | Statistics / Sell | Found | Notes | |||
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) | |||||
Poorly-made sword [2 hand] | Attrib: Curse/Cut |
ATT -5 |
Drop: Blade Soldier |
Effect: Fast swing (but low swing rate); may inflict Curse status | ||||
Abyssinian curved sword Ethiopian double-edged sword |
Attrib: Cut |
ATT +20 |
Find: Reverse Outer Wall Drop: Blade Master |
Effect: Horizontal Slash Special: ↓↘→ + [Attack] for Throw (ATT +20) | ||||
Powerful throwing star [use] | Attrib: Cut |
ATT +70 |
Buy: $5,000 (later) Find: Catacombs Drop: Blade Master |
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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 |
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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 |
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A helmet made of steel. | DEF +26 |
Common Drop: Blaze Master |
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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 |
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Slide by pressing DOWN + A. (Pressing DOWN + JUMP allows you to slide.) | Find: Dance Hall |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Evil, dark matter that lingers in space. Must be handled extremely carefully. | Sell: $150 |
Find: Mortvia Aqueduct 1F Steal: Blaze Phantom Lv.39/44 |
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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 | ||||
Boots that enhance sliding ability. | Sell: $2,500 |
Find: Tower of Death Drop: Skeleton Blaze |
Effect: Increases slide distance. |
Gallery
Trivia
- The weapons used by the Skeleton Blaze and Blaze Master in Castlevania: Curse of Darkness are similar to the Pata, another weapon Hector can use.
References
- ↑ 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.