Carthus Swordsman Skeleton | Dark Souls 3 Wiki

Carthus Swordsman is an Enemy in Dark Souls 3

Carthus Swordsman Enemy Description

• These skeletons wield the Carthus Shotel and fling kukris. This skeleton is extremely agile and hits hard, making it a tough opponent.
• Some of them dual wield shotels.

Carthus Swordsman Combat Information

• The one that duel wields has the skill that Onikiri Ubadachi has: the Onislayer, "Leap forward and slash mercilessly with both blades, cutting open foes". 
• As their shotels pierce through shields it advised to keep blocking to a minimum.
• They have increased poise when sidestepping.
• Sidesteps are usually accompanied by the throwing of Kukris. Kukris can be blocked effortlessly.
• The Ringed Knight Paired Greatswords' initial two handed L1 may knock down the skeletons without dealing any damage.

Carthus Swordsman Drops

• Carthus Shotel (rare)
• Kukris
• Titanite Shard
• Sharp Gem
• Vertebrae Shackle (rare)
• Yellow Bug Pellet (near the balista in smouldering lake)
• Large Titanite Shard (near the balista in smouldering lake)

Carthus Swordsman Notes & Trivia

• The attire worn by these skeletons is unattainable by the player.

Carthus Swordsman Variations

One-handed Shotel

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Catacombs of Carthus	??	450 (NG)	Aforementioned

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