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Elden Ring adapts global myths into FromSoftware's iconic skeleton enemies

FromSoftware showcases refined enemy design in Elden Ring by adapting skeletons drawn from myths around the world. Skeletons have been staple adversaries since tabletop Dungeons & Dragons era created by Gary Gygax, and Elden Ring updates that lineage with varied visual and behavioral designs. The result shapes the game's tone by mixing humorous enemy moments with genuinely challenging encounters.

• FromSoftware has refined skeleton enemy design, and Elden Ring highlights that craftsmanship in multiple encounters.
• Skeletons have been recurring video-game foes since the early days of tabletop Dungeons & Dragons co-created by Gary Gygax.
• Elden Ring borrows mythic elements from many cultures to create a wide range of skeleton types and behaviors.
• The game's skeletons deliver both comedic visual beats and mechanically frustrating fights, influencing player experience and game tone.