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Race

Skeleton

How to get it

Founder’s Pack

Included with the Founder’s Pack.

Applies to

Changelog

PatchWhat ChangedDate
ChangedHotfix #129All Wood Barrels now have a chance to spawn a Skeleton when broken, and barrels that spawn a Skeleton or that a player was hiding in no longer drop items.Oct 23, 2026
ChangedHotfix #129All Wood Barrels now have a chance to spawn a Skeleton when broken, and barrels that spawn a Skeleton or that a player was hiding in no longer drop items.Oct 22, 2026
ChangedEarly Access Season #11Fixed an issue in The Frost Mountain - Ice Abyss's Sinking Pillars module where Skeletons placed at certain locations would not descend along with the pillars.Oct 9, 2026
ChangedHotfix #122This update introduces our Early Access 3rd Anniversary Event. During the event, the Skeleton returns to the Tavern with a special new quest to celebrate the anniversary. The Dark and Darker 3rd Anniversary Event has begun. The Skeleton Merchant has appeared, and you can now complete the "A Bone-A-Fide Anniversary" quest. Completing all event quests will reward you with the lobby emote "Triple Chocolate Sparkle Surprise."Aug 6, 2026
ChangedHotfix #115Lockpicks now have a higher chance to drop from Skeleton corpses.May 14, 2026
ChangedHotfix #100Fixed an issue in The Frost Mountain where possessing a monster via Faustian Bargain could cause movement restrictions if the possessed monster collided with an unawakened Frost Skeleton. Fixed an issue where Skeleton Guards and Frost Skeleton Guards in High-Roller would retain electrical effects on their corpses if they were killed by player summons. Added new Faustian Bargain monsters: Skeleton Guardman, Skeleton Crossbowman, Frost Skeleton Footman, Frost Skeleton Crossbowman. Faustian Bargain – Skeleton Footman, Frost Skeleton Guardman, Zombie, Frost Walker Action Speed increased.Nov 20, 2025
ChangedEarly Access Season #7Fixed an issue where equipping certain gear on Skeleton-type races could cause the model to appear clipped.Sep 24, 2025
ChangedHotfix #94This minor update brings the 2 anniversary event for the Early Access release. The ‘Skeleton’ has returned to the tavern to drop some tasty new quests for this event. We’ve also added some minor optimization and bugfixes to improve your experience. A special event will be held to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Dark and Darker. The Skeleton merchant will visit, and new quests and a new lobby emote will be added.Aug 7, 2025
ChangedHotfix #86-1Fixed an issue where Skeletons spawned after destroying a barrel might not drop any items.May 29, 2025
ChangedHotfix #82Fixed an issue where unintended visual effects could appear on the corpse after killing a Skeleton in Ruins High-Roller.Apr 11, 2025
ChangedHotfix #80Fixed an issue where the Skeleton Swordsman’s low sweeping attack, which was supposed to occur at a certain probability, might not trigger at all.Mar 7, 2025
ChangedHotfix #79Fixed an issue where the VFX of Skeleton Warlord could appear in unintended locations. Fixed an issue where Skeleton monsters were overlapping in Crypt High-Roller Treasure Room.Feb 13, 2025
AddedHotfix #76Fixed an issue where Skeletons in certain locations in the Ice Cavern would not attack the player.Jan 10, 2025