Skeleton Knight Guide - Anime Last Stand
The mysterious undead knight from Berserk. Master the dark support specialist with HP% true damage and exclusive Black Swordsman synergy.
Limited Event Availability
Skeleton Knight is only obtainable during the Berserk Collaboration Event via Black Swordsman Capsules (1% drop rate). Check in-game for event status and potential reruns.
Quick Navigation
How to Get Skeleton Knight
Primary Method: Black Swordsman Capsules
Drop Rate: 1% from Black Swordsman Capsules
⚠️ Limited Event Only - Only available during Berserk Collaboration
How to Get Black Swordsman Capsules
Portal Completion
Rate: 5% chance per clear
AFK Chamber Rewards
Rate: ~1 capsule per hour
💡 Passive farming method
Event Missions
Rate: Guaranteed capsules
💡 Complete Berserk-themed missions during event
Event Status: Unknown - check for future Berserk events
Evolution Guide
Evolution Requirements
💡 Note: Must fully upgrade base form before evolving
Stats & Progression
Base Form: Skeleton Knight
| Level | Damage | DPS | Range | SPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 1 | 2,800 | 1.4K | 40 | 2 |
| Lvl 50 | 28,000 | 14.0K | 40 | 2 |
| Lvl 85 (Max) | 68,000 | 34.0K | 42 | 2 |
Evolved Form: Corrupted Skeleton Knight
| Level | Damage | DPS | Range | SPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 1 | 120,000 | 60.0K | 45 | 2 |
| Lvl 50 | 1,800,000 | 900.0K | 45 | 2 |
| Lvl 85 (Max) | 4,720,000 | 2.36M | 50 | 2 |
Abilities
Base Form Passive Abilities
Mysterious Ally
Every 3rd attack, Skeleton Knight marks an enemy with a mysterious rune. Marked enemies take +50% damage from all sources for 10 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times on a single enemy (+150% total).
Evolved Form Passive Abilities
Hope for the Struggler
Grants all Black Swordsman units +100% damage and +10 range. Additionally, Black Swordsman units gain +1% damage for every 100 kills they accumulate (no cap).
- +100% damage
- +10 range
- +1% damage per 100 kills (infinite scaling)
Sacrificial Branding
Brands enemies in range with the Mark of Sacrifice. Branded enemies take 15% of their MAX HP as true damage every 3 seconds. Lasts 15 seconds. (20 second cooldown per enemy)
Saviour
When any unit on the field is about to be stunned or disabled, Corrupted Skeleton Knight teleports to them and negates the effect. Grants the saved unit +50% attack speed for 8 seconds. (30 second cooldown)
⚔️ Black Swordsman Synergy - ESSENTIAL
Skeleton Knight's evolved form is DESIGNED to synergize with Black Swordsman (Guts). This pairing transforms both units into an unstoppable force in Infinite Mode.
Hope for the Struggler Ability
✓ +100% Damage to all Black Swordsman units
✓ +10 Range to all Black Swordsman units
✓ +1% Damage per 100 kills (INFINITE SCALING - no cap!)
🎯 Combo Rating: SS-tier
Hope for the Struggler ability specifically buffs Black Swordsman units. +100% damage, +10 range, and infinite kill scaling makes this pairing essential.
Best Game Modes
🌟 Excellent (S-Tier)
Infinite Mode
S-tierHP% damage from Sacrificial Branding scales infinitely with enemy health. Synergy with Black Swordsman makes this combo dominant in long runs.
⭐ Very Good (A-Tier)
Survival Mode
A-tierDefensive support from Saviour ability prevents unit losses. Strong in extended waves.
Portal Challenges
A-tierHP% true damage effective against portal bosses. Support buffs help team damage.
✓ Good (B-Tier)
Story Missions
B-tierDecent all-around performance, but better units exist for quick story clears.
⚠️ Not Recommended
Cursed Womb
C-tierEvent-specific unit may not be optimized for this mode.
Team Synergies
Other Good Partners
Units with slow attack speed
Mysterious Ally debuff (+150% damage taken) amplifies damage from hard-hitting, slow attackers.
DPS units vulnerable to stuns
Saviour ability protects key DPS units from disables.
Strengths & Weaknesses
✓ Strengths
- ▸ Exceptional Black Swordsman synergy (must-have for Berserk theme teams)
- ▸ HP% true damage scales infinitely in Infinite Mode
- ▸ Support abilities benefit entire team (debuffs, buffs, protection)
- ▸ Low deployment cost for support role ($3K evolved)
- ▸ Unique anti-stun mechanic protects team
✗ Weaknesses
- ▸ Event-limited availability (may be unobtainable if event ended)
- ▸ Requires Black Swordsman to reach full potential
- ▸ Medium-tier DPS without synergy partners
- ▸ Evolution materials somewhat expensive (575 Spirit Shards)
- ▸ Limited information on some abilities (needs community testing)
Skill Tree Recommendations
Recommended: Support Tree
Skeleton Knight excels as a support unit with buff/debuff mechanics. Support tree enhances ability effectiveness and buff duration.
Alternative: Critical Tree for base form if using as DPS before evolution
Meta Analysis
Best Use Case
Essential support for Black Swordsman teams in Infinite Mode
Comparison
Similar to other support specialists like Wendy or Erwin, but with niche synergy focus
Future-Proofing
Depends on event reruns - obtain during availability
💡 Pro Tips
- → ALWAYS pair Corrupted Skeleton Knight with Black Swordsman for maximum value - the synergy is game-changing
- → In Infinite Mode, prioritize using Sacrificial Branding on high-HP bosses for massive true damage
- → Position near your main DPS to maximize Saviour protection uptime
- → Stack Mysterious Ally debuff on tanky enemies before unleashing Black Swordsman's attacks
- → Farm Black Swordsman Capsules aggressively during event - both units are event-limited
- → Save your Spirit Shards for evolution if you don't have 575 yet
Community Notes
- ℹ️ Limited data available - unit is event-exclusive and relatively rare
- ℹ️ Some ability mechanics need community testing for exact numbers
- ℹ️ Evolution material 'Demon Horse' source requires verification
- ℹ️ Strong community consensus on Black Swordsman synergy being essential
- ℹ️ Considered a 'must-get' during Berserk event for collectors and Infinite Mode players
Last Updated: 2025-10-30 | Confidence: MEDIUM-HIGH (1.97/3.0) | Sources: 12
Needs Verification
- Exact Demon Horse evolution material cost and source
- Precise Saviour ability cooldown mechanics
- Complete Spirit Shard farming locations
- Alternative methods to obtain if event ended