In Dark and Darker, one of the more terrifying threats lurking in the depths of the dungeons is the Skeleton Royal Guard. Learning how to defeat the Skeleton Royal Guard is essential if you want to leave the dungeons with a full pocket. This guide covers everything you need to know about this undead knight, including attack patterns and weaknesses, the best classes, DnD gear, and tactics to defeat him in Dark And Darker Gold both solo and team play!

Who is the Skeleton Royal Guard?

The Skeleton Royal Guard is a heavily armored elite mini-boss clad in ancient plate armor and wielding a massive greatsword or halberd. He appears deep within the dungeon, typically guarding a treasure chest or magical portal. His attacks are slow but devastating, and his heavy armor makes him incredibly resistant to physical damage.

Unlike standard skeletons or footsoldier mobs, the Royal Guard has unique mechanics:

Sweeping AoE slashes that can hit multiple targets.

A lunging stab attack with surprising reach.

Stagger resistance, making it hard to interrupt him.

High physical and moderate magical resistance, particularly against arrows and unenchanted weapons.

An enrage phase when his health drops below 30%, where his movement and attack speed increase.

Best Classes and Loadouts for the Fight

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Warrior (Sword and Shield or Mace): Ideal tank. Can parry his powerful attacks and chip away at his health over time. Use blunt weapons (e. g. Mace) to bypass some of his armor resistance.

Mage: Magic ignores armor. Use Magic Missiles, Ignite + Fireball, or Chain Lightning to chip away at him. Requires distance and teamwork.

Priest: Great for supporting and punishing undead. Use Holy Light and Judgment. Can use Divine Aegis and Blunt Buff to single out the boss.

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Barbarian: High damage and tanky. Two-handed axe can stagger him briefly. Be careful of Cheap Dark and Darker Items the slow swing animation.

Rogue: Can single out him if you abuse stealth and movement speed, use poison weapons and weak spot attacks. Risky, but doable.

Warlock: Drain Life and Curse of Agony are persistent. Can be kited, and heals far more than medium damage.