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	* Light level 0 in applicable biomes.		* Light level 0 in applicable biomes.
	* Rarely when a spider or cave spider{{only\|BE\|short=1}} spawns, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].		* {{EntitySprite\|Spider Jockey}} Rarely when a spider or cave spider{{only\|BE\|short=1}} spawns, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].
	* When a skeleton ~~horse~~ trap is triggered, as a [[Minecraft:skeleton horseman]].		* {{EntitySprite\|Skeleton Horseman}} When a skeleton trap is triggered, as a [[Minecraft:skeleton horseman]].
	* {{EnvLink\|Monster Room}}: from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Monster Room}}: from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.
	* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.

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	* {{BiomeLink\|Soul Sand Valley}}		* {{BiomeLink\|Soul Sand Valley}}
	* {{EnvLink\|Nether Fortress}}		* {{EnvLink\|Nether Fortress}}
	~~\| equipment = {{drop\|Item\|Bow}} (may be enchanted)<br>~~
	~~{{drop\|Item\|id=chestplate\|Armor}} (occasionally, may be enchanted)<br>~~
	~~{{drop\|Block\|Carved Pumpkin}} (22.5% chance, only during Halloween) {{only\|je\|short=1}}<br>~~
	~~{{drop\|Block\|Jack o'Lantern}} (2.5% chance, only during Halloween) {{only\|je\|short=1}}~~
	}}		}}
	'''Skeletons''' are common [[Minecraft:undead]] [[Minecraft:hostile mob]]s that perform ranged attacks with a [[Minecraft:bow]], shooting arrows from a distance. They are most commonly found in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] at night or in dark locations, but also spawn in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]]s, and occasionally in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es. They are an important source of [[Minecraft:bone]]s and [[Minecraft:arrow]]s, which they drop upon death.		'''Skeletons''' are common [[Minecraft:undead]] [[Minecraft:hostile mob]]s that perform ranged attacks with a [[Minecraft:bow]], shooting arrows from a distance. They are most commonly found in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]] at night or in dark locations, but also spawn in [[Minecraft:the Nether]] in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]]s, and occasionally in [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es. They are an important source of [[Minecraft:bone]]s and [[Minecraft:arrow]]s, which they drop upon death.

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	* Light level of 0.		* Light level 0 in applicable biomes.
	* Rarely when a spider or cave spider{{only\|BE\|short=1}} spawns, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].		* Rarely when a spider or cave spider{{only\|BE\|short=1}} spawns, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].
	* When a skeleton horse trap is triggered, as a [[Minecraft:skeleton horseman]].		* When a skeleton horse trap is triggered, as a [[Minecraft:skeleton horseman]].

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Skeletons can now spawn in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biomes.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Skeletons can now spawn in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biomes.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|Increased skeleton's spawning weight in soul sand valleys from 2 to 10.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|Increased skeleton's spawning weight in soul sand valleys from 2 to 10.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w05a\|Skeletons now ~~turn~~ into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w05a\|Skeletons now convert into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w13a\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w13a\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Skeletons now spawn only at light level 0.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Skeletons now spawn only at light level 0.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.210\|dev=beta 1.16.210.58\|[[File:Skeleton BE5.png\|32px]] The bow holding animation has been changed. However, this caused z-fighting.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-117122\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.210\|dev=beta 1.16.210.58\|[[File:Skeleton BE5.png\|32px]] The bow holding animation has been changed. However, this caused z-fighting.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-117122\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|dev=beta 1.17.0.52\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] Skeletons' bows no longer cause any z-fighting with their arms.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|dev=beta 1.17.0.52\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] Skeletons' bows no longer cause any z-fighting with their arms.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.17.0.54\|Skeletons now ~~turn~~ into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.17.0.54\|Skeletons now convert into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.10\|dev=beta 1.17.10.20\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.10\|dev=beta 1.17.10.20\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.30\|dev=beta 1.17.30.20\|[[File:Skeleton Aiming JE2 BE3.png\|32px]] Skeletons now hold their bow with two hands again when aiming.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.30\|dev=beta 1.17.30.20\|[[File:Skeleton Aiming JE2 BE3.png\|32px]] Skeletons now hold their bow with two hands again when aiming.}}

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	{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}		{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}
	[[File:Skeleton with a shield.jpg\|thumb\|A skeleton holding a [[shield]] in its [[Minecraft:Dual wield\|offhand]].]]		[[File:Skeleton with a shield.jpg\|thumb\|A skeleton holding a [[shield]] in its [[Minecraft:Dual wield\|offhand]].]]
	Some skeletons spawn with the ability to pick up dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s from the ground. Unlike [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, however, they pick up only weapons, [[Minecraft:shield]]s, and armor. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons pick up items that they happen to walk near. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, they actively search for and walk ~~towards~~ dropped items.		Some skeletons spawn with the ability to pick up dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s from the ground. Unlike [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, however, they pick up only weapons, [[Minecraft:shield]]s, and armor. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons pick up items that they happen to walk near. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, they actively search for and walk toward dropped items.

	If the picked up item is a [[Minecraft:weapon]] (other than a bow), the skeleton uses the item as a melee weapon. Skeletons do not pick up [[Minecraft:spear]]s under any circumstances. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons prefer bows over other weapons, and do not pick up other weapons while wielding a bow. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, the only weapon a skeleton will swap its held bow for is a [[Minecraft:sword]]. When picking up weapons, skeletons prefer ones that deal more damage ''without considering enchantments''. They also prefer weapons with NBT data over those without, and weapons that are less damaged.		If the picked up item is a [[Minecraft:weapon]] (other than a bow), the skeleton uses the item as a melee weapon. Skeletons do not pick up [[Minecraft:spear]]s under any circumstances. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons prefer bows over other weapons, and do not pick up other weapons while wielding a bow. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, the only weapon a skeleton will swap its held bow for is a [[Minecraft:sword]]. When picking up weapons, skeletons prefer ones that deal more damage ''without considering enchantments''. They also prefer weapons with NBT data over those without, and weapons that are less damaged.

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	==== Merchandise ====		==== Merchandise ====
	<gallery class="pixel-image">		<gallery class="pixel-image">
	File:Skeleton Marketplace Banner Sprite.png\|Pixel art of a skeleton used on a banner for the [[Minecraft:~~Minecraft~~ Marketplace]]		File:Skeleton Marketplace Banner Sprite.png\|Pixel art of a skeleton used on a banner for the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]]
	File:LEGO Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:~~Lego~~ Minecraft]] Skeleton		File:LEGO Skeleton.png\|''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' Skeleton
	File:Skeleton Plush JINX.jpg\|Official skeleton plush made by JINX		File:Skeleton Plush JINX.jpg\|Official skeleton plush made by JINX
	File:Skelly Dreams JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Skelly Dreams" made by JINX		File:Skelly Dreams JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Skelly Dreams" made by JINX
	File:City Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Texture Pack ~~DLC\|City texture pack~~]]		File:City Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:City Texture Pack]]
	File:Skeleton TP.png\|[[Minecraft:Texture Pack ~~DLC\|Plastic texture pack~~]]		File:Skeleton TP.png\|[[Minecraft:Plastic Texture Pack]]
	File:Party Skeleton.png\|Party Skeleton, a skin featured in the ~~1st~~ [[Minecraft:Skin ~~pack\|Birthday skin pack~~]]		File:Party Skeleton.png\|Party Skeleton, a skin featured in the [[Minecraft:1st Birthday Skin Pack]]
	File:Halloween Shackled Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Mash-up Pack~~\|Halloween mash-up pack~~]]		File:Halloween Shackled Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Halloween Mash-Up Pack]]
	File:Sniper Duel Shirt.png\|A t-shirt with [[Minecraft:Steve]] and a skeleton with bows		File:Sniper Duel Shirt.png\|A t-shirt with [[Minecraft:Steve]] and a skeleton with bows
	Nerf CreeperSkeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Nerf]] creeper and skeleton		Nerf CreeperSkeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Nerf]] creeper and skeleton
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	File:Skeleton (24w14potato).png\|Potato variant of skeleton in [[Minecraft:24w14potato]]		File:Skeleton (24w14potato).png\|Potato variant of skeleton in [[Minecraft:24w14potato]]
	File:Skeleton with Spyglasses.png\|A skeleton wearing two [[Minecraft:spyglass]]es in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime]]		File:Skeleton with Spyglasses.png\|A skeleton wearing two [[Minecraft:spyglass]]es in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime]]
	File:Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A skeleton as it appears in {{MCD}}		File:Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A {{MCD\|skeleton}} as it appears in {{MCD}}
	File:Skeleton Render MCL.png\|A skeleton as it appears in {{MCL}}		File:Skeleton Render MCL.png\|A {{MCL\|skeleton}} as it appears in {{MCL}}
	File:MCSM Skeleton Idle.png\|A skeleton as it appeared in {{MCSM}}		File:MCSM Skeleton Idle.png\|A {{MCSM\|skeleton}} as it appeared in {{MCSM}}
	File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}		File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}
	File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons		File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons
	File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing the [[Minecraft:inventory]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.		File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing the [[Minecraft:inventory]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.
	File:Some Hostile Mobs in Minecon.jpg\|Some hostile ~~Mobs~~ including skeletons in [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]]		File:Some Hostile Mobs in Minecon.jpg\|Some hostile mobs including skeletons in [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}		File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}
	File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons		File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons
	File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing a [[Minecraft:~~Inventory~~]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.		File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing the [[Minecraft:inventory]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.
			File:Some Hostile Mobs in Minecon.jpg\|Some hostile Mobs including skeletons in [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	Hard: {{hp\|4}} – {{hp\|8}}<br>		Hard: {{hp\|4}} – {{hp\|8}}<br>
	'''{{IN\|Bedrock}}:'''<br>		'''{{IN\|Bedrock}}:'''<br>
	{{hp\|3}} – {{hp\|5}}<br>		{{hp\|3}} – {{hp\|5}} (depending on velocity)<br>
	<hr>		<hr>
	'''Melee:'''<br>		'''Melee:'''<br>

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	== History ==		== History ==
	{{more sounds\|section=1\|type=old\|Sounds from before Alpha v1.0.3}}		{{more sounds\|section=1\|type=old\|Sounds from before Alpha v1.0.3}}{{More images\|* Three isometric renders of skeletons wearing plate armor in 0.24 Survival Test (1 - full set; 2 - helmet only; 3 - chestplate only)\|section=1}}

	=== Development ===		=== Development ===
	{{HistoryTable		{{HistoryTable
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	[[Minecraft:es:Esqueleto]]		[[Minecraft:es:Esqueleto]]
	[[Minecraft:fr:Squelette]]		[[Minecraft:fr:Squelette]]
			[[Minecraft:he:שלד]]
	[[Minecraft:hu:Csontváz]]		[[Minecraft:hu:Csontváz]]
	[[Minecraft:it:Scheletro]]		[[Minecraft:it:Scheletro]]

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	* Light level 0 in applicable biomes.		* Light level 0 in applicable biomes.
	* Rarely when a spider or cave spider{{only\|BE\|short=1}} spawns, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].		* {{EntitySprite\|Spider Jockey}} Rarely when a spider or cave spider{{only\|BE\|short=1}} spawns, as a [[Minecraft:spider jockey]].
	* When a skeleton ~~horse~~ trap is triggered, as a [[Minecraft:skeleton horseman]].		* {{EntitySprite\|Skeleton Horseman}} When a skeleton trap is triggered, as a [[Minecraft:skeleton horseman]].
	* {{EnvLink\|Monster Room}}: from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Monster Room}}: from [[Minecraft:monster spawner]]s.
	* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.		* {{EnvLink\|Trial Chambers}}: from [[Minecraft:trial spawner]]s.

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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Skeletons can now spawn in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biomes.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16\|dev=20w06a\|Skeletons can now spawn in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biomes.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|Increased skeleton's spawning weight in soul sand valleys from 2 to 10.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=pre4\|Increased skeleton's spawning weight in soul sand valleys from 2 to 10.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w05a\|Skeletons now ~~turn~~ into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17\|dev=21w05a\|Skeletons now convert into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w13a\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=21w13a\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Skeletons now spawn only at light level 0.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.18\|dev=Experimental Snapshot 1\|Skeletons now spawn only at light level 0.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.210\|dev=beta 1.16.210.58\|[[File:Skeleton BE5.png\|32px]] The bow holding animation has been changed. However, this caused z-fighting.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-117122\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.210\|dev=beta 1.16.210.58\|[[File:Skeleton BE5.png\|32px]] The bow holding animation has been changed. However, this caused z-fighting.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-117122\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|dev=beta 1.17.0.52\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] Skeletons' bows no longer cause any z-fighting with their arms.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|dev=beta 1.17.0.52\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] Skeletons' bows no longer cause any z-fighting with their arms.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.17.0.54\|Skeletons now ~~turn~~ into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.17.0.54\|Skeletons now convert into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]] for 30 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.10\|dev=beta 1.17.10.20\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.10\|dev=beta 1.17.10.20\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.30\|dev=beta 1.17.30.20\|[[File:Skeleton Aiming JE2 BE3.png\|32px]] Skeletons now hold their bow with two hands again when aiming.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.30\|dev=beta 1.17.30.20\|[[File:Skeleton Aiming JE2 BE3.png\|32px]] Skeletons now hold their bow with two hands again when aiming.}}

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	{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}		{{main\|Geared mobs#Picking up gear}}
	[[File:Skeleton with a shield.jpg\|thumb\|A skeleton holding a [[shield]] in its [[Minecraft:Dual wield\|offhand]].]]		[[File:Skeleton with a shield.jpg\|thumb\|A skeleton holding a [[shield]] in its [[Minecraft:Dual wield\|offhand]].]]
	Some skeletons spawn with the ability to pick up dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s from the ground. Unlike [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, however, they pick up only weapons, [[Minecraft:shield]]s, and armor. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons pick up items that they happen to walk near. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, they actively search for and walk ~~towards~~ dropped items.		Some skeletons spawn with the ability to pick up dropped [[Minecraft:item]]s from the ground. Unlike [[Minecraft:zombie]]s, however, they pick up only weapons, [[Minecraft:shield]]s, and armor. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons pick up items that they happen to walk near. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, they actively search for and walk toward dropped items.

	If the picked up item is a [[Minecraft:weapon]] (other than a bow), the skeleton uses the item as a melee weapon. Skeletons do not pick up [[Minecraft:spear]]s under any circumstances. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons prefer bows over other weapons, and do not pick up other weapons while wielding a bow. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, the only weapon a skeleton will swap its held bow for is a [[Minecraft:sword]]. When picking up weapons, skeletons prefer ones that deal more damage ''without considering enchantments''. They also prefer weapons with NBT data over those without, and weapons that are less damaged.		If the picked up item is a [[Minecraft:weapon]] (other than a bow), the skeleton uses the item as a melee weapon. Skeletons do not pick up [[Minecraft:spear]]s under any circumstances. {{IN\|Java}}, skeletons prefer bows over other weapons, and do not pick up other weapons while wielding a bow. {{IN\|Bedrock}}, the only weapon a skeleton will swap its held bow for is a [[Minecraft:sword]]. When picking up weapons, skeletons prefer ones that deal more damage ''without considering enchantments''. They also prefer weapons with NBT data over those without, and weapons that are less damaged.

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	==== Merchandise ====		==== Merchandise ====
	<gallery class="pixel-image">		<gallery class="pixel-image">
	File:Skeleton Marketplace Banner Sprite.png\|Pixel art of a skeleton used on a banner for the [[Minecraft:~~Minecraft~~ Marketplace]]		File:Skeleton Marketplace Banner Sprite.png\|Pixel art of a skeleton used on a banner for the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]]
	File:LEGO Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:~~Lego~~ Minecraft]] Skeleton		File:LEGO Skeleton.png\|''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' Skeleton
	File:Skeleton Plush JINX.jpg\|Official skeleton plush made by JINX		File:Skeleton Plush JINX.jpg\|Official skeleton plush made by JINX
	File:Skelly Dreams JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Skelly Dreams" made by JINX		File:Skelly Dreams JINX.jpg\|Official T-shirt artwork "Skelly Dreams" made by JINX
	File:City Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Texture Pack ~~DLC\|City texture pack~~]]		File:City Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:City Texture Pack]]
	File:Skeleton TP.png\|[[Minecraft:Texture Pack ~~DLC\|Plastic texture pack~~]]		File:Skeleton TP.png\|[[Minecraft:Plastic Texture Pack]]
	File:Party Skeleton.png\|Party Skeleton, a skin featured in the ~~1st~~ [[Minecraft:Skin ~~pack\|Birthday skin pack~~]]		File:Party Skeleton.png\|Party Skeleton, a skin featured in the [[Minecraft:1st Birthday Skin Pack]]
	File:Halloween Shackled Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Mash-up Pack~~\|Halloween mash-up pack~~]]		File:Halloween Shackled Skeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Halloween Mash-Up Pack]]
	File:Sniper Duel Shirt.png\|A t-shirt with [[Minecraft:Steve]] and a skeleton with bows		File:Sniper Duel Shirt.png\|A t-shirt with [[Minecraft:Steve]] and a skeleton with bows
	Nerf CreeperSkeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Nerf]] creeper and skeleton		Nerf CreeperSkeleton.png\|[[Minecraft:Nerf]] creeper and skeleton
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	File:Skeleton (24w14potato).png\|Potato variant of skeleton in [[Minecraft:24w14potato]]		File:Skeleton (24w14potato).png\|Potato variant of skeleton in [[Minecraft:24w14potato]]
	File:Skeleton with Spyglasses.png\|A skeleton wearing two [[Minecraft:spyglass]]es in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime]]		File:Skeleton with Spyglasses.png\|A skeleton wearing two [[Minecraft:spyglass]]es in [[Minecraft:Java Edition 22w13oneBlockAtATime]]
	File:Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A skeleton as it appears in {{MCD}}		File:Skeleton (Dungeons).png\|A {{MCD\|skeleton}} as it appears in {{MCD}}
	File:Skeleton Render MCL.png\|A skeleton as it appears in {{MCL}}		File:Skeleton Render MCL.png\|A {{MCL\|skeleton}} as it appears in {{MCL}}
	File:MCSM Skeleton Idle.png\|A skeleton as it appeared in {{MCSM}}		File:MCSM Skeleton Idle.png\|A {{MCSM\|skeleton}} as it appeared in {{MCSM}}
	File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}		File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}
	File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons		File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons
	File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing the [[Minecraft:inventory]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.		File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing the [[Minecraft:inventory]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.
	File:Some Hostile Mobs in Minecon.jpg\|Some hostile ~~Mobs~~ including skeletons in [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]]		File:Some Hostile Mobs in Minecon.jpg\|Some hostile mobs including skeletons in [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]]
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	File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}		File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}
	File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons		File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons
	File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing a [[Minecraft:~~Inventory~~]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.		File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing the [[Minecraft:inventory]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.
			File:Some Hostile Mobs in Minecon.jpg\|Some hostile Mobs including skeletons in [[Minecraft:MINECON 2016]]
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	\|sound3=Skeleton hurt3.ogg		\|sound3=Skeleton hurt3.ogg
	\|sound4=Skeleton hurt4.ogg		\|sound4=Skeleton hurt4.ogg
	\|subtitle=Skeleton hurts		\|subtitle=Skeleton hurts{{until\|java 26.4}}
	\|source=hostile		\|source=hostile
	\|description=When a skeleton is damaged		\|description=When a skeleton is damaged
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12.1\|dev=17w31a\|Skeletons no longer pick up items based on their [[Minecraft:enchantment]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.12.1\|dev=17w31a\|Skeletons no longer pick up items based on their [[Minecraft:enchantment]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=18w07a\|Skeletons seek and attack baby [[Minecraft:turtle]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.13\|dev=18w07a\|Skeletons seek and attack baby [[Minecraft:turtle]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w19a\|Skeletons sink underwater.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=18w19a\|Skeletons can now sink underwater.
	\|Skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}		\|Skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] The texture of skeletons has been changed.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.14\|dev=18w43a\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] The texture of skeletons has been changed.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 9\|Burning skeletons now shoot flaming arrows.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 9\|Burning skeletons now shoot flaming arrows.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 14\|Skeletons now have improved accuracy.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=build 14\|Skeletons now have improved accuracy.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.12.1\|dev=build 1\|Skeletons use the new AI again, thus improving accuracy, walking and shooting speed~~, and intelligence~~.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|v0.12.1\|dev=build 1\|Skeletons now use the new AI again, thus improving accuracy, walking and shooting speed.
	When skeletons catch fire in the daylight, they hide in the nearest shadow or body of water. Skeletons also avoid falls, [[Minecraft:fire]], [[Minecraft:lava]], and [[Minecraft:cactus]].		When skeletons catch fire in the daylight, they hide in the nearest shadow or body of water. Skeletons also avoid falls, [[Minecraft:fire]], [[Minecraft:lava]], and [[Minecraft:cactus]].
	\|Skeletons may now spawn wearing [[Minecraft:armor]] or enchanted armor.		\|Skeletons may now spawn wearing [[Minecraft:armor]] or enchanted armor.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|bedrock}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.0\|dev=beta 1.2.0.2\|Skeletons now have a 8.5% chance of [[Minecraft:drop]]ping their equipment. Prior to this, skeletons would never drop their [[Minecraft:bow]] and would always drop always their [[Minecraft:armor]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.2.0\|dev=beta 1.2.0.2\|Skeletons now have a 8.5% chance of [[Minecraft:drop]]ping their equipment. Prior to this, skeletons would never drop their [[Minecraft:bow]] and would always drop always their [[Minecraft:armor]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5.0\|dev=beta 1.5.0.0\|Skeletons now sink underwater.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.5.0\|dev=beta 1.5.0.0\|Skeletons can now sink underwater.
	\|Skeletons no longer die from [[Minecraft:drowning]].		\|Skeletons no longer die from [[Minecraft:drowning]].
	\|Skeletons now use melee attacks and stop shooting when underwater.}}		\|Skeletons now use melee attacks and stop shooting when underwater.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.0\|dev=beta 1.16.0.51\|Skeletons can now spawn in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biomes.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.0\|dev=beta 1.16.0.51\|Skeletons can now spawn in [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]] biomes.
	\|Skeletons can now pick up [[Minecraft:item]]s.		\|Skeletons can now pick up [[Minecraft:item]]s.
	\|Skeleton now use melee attack when not holding bow on their hand, prior to this, skeleton use any items as ranged weapon to shoot arrow normally.}}		\|Skeleton now use melee attack when not holding a bow on their hand, prior to this, skeleton use any items as a ranged weapon to shoot arrow normally.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.210\|dev=beta 1.16.210.58\|[[File:Skeleton BE5.png\|32px]] The bow holding animation has been changed. However, this caused z-fighting.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-117122\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.16.210\|dev=beta 1.16.210.58\|[[File:Skeleton BE5.png\|32px]] The bow holding animation has been changed. However, this caused z-fighting.<ref>{{bug\|MCPE-117122\|\|\|F}}</ref>}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|dev=beta 1.17.0.52\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] Skeletons' bows no longer z-~~fight~~ with their arms.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.0\|dev=beta 1.17.0.52\|[[File:Skeleton JE6 BE4.png\|32px]] Skeletons' bows no longer cause any z-fighting with their arms.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.17.0.54\|Skeletons now turn into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=beta 1.17.0.54\|Skeletons now turn into strays when they are in [[Minecraft:powder snow]].}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.10\|dev=beta 1.17.10.20\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.17.10\|dev=beta 1.17.10.20\|Decreased stray conversion time in powder snow from 30 to 7 seconds.}}
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	\|[[File:Skeleton JE5 BE3.png\|32px]] Skeletons now lower their arms when idling.\|Skeletons now have a chance of spawning with their [[Minecraft:bow]] in their left hand.}}		\|[[File:Skeleton JE5 BE3.png\|32px]] Skeletons now lower their arms when idling.\|Skeletons now have a chance of spawning with their [[Minecraft:bow]] in their left hand.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU57\|xbone=CU49\|ps3=1.57\|psvita=1.56\|ps4=1.56\|wiiu=Patch 27\|switch=1.0.7\|Skeletons no longer attack [[Minecraft:iron golem]]s.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU57\|xbone=CU49\|ps3=1.57\|psvita=1.56\|ps4=1.56\|wiiu=Patch 27\|switch=1.0.7\|Skeletons no longer attack [[Minecraft:iron golem]]s.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU69\|xbone=none\|ps3=1.76\|psvita=1.76\|ps4=1.76\|wiiu=Patch 38\|switch=none\|Skeletons sink underwater.\|Skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|xbox=TU69\|xbone=none\|ps3=1.76\|psvita=1.76\|ps4=1.76\|wiiu=Patch 38\|switch=none\|Skeletons can now sink underwater.\|Skeletons no longer [[Minecraft:drown]] underwater.}}
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	Skeleton on Halloween.png\|Skeleton wearing a pumpkin on Halloween		Skeleton on Halloween.png\|Skeleton wearing a pumpkin on Halloween
	Left Handed Skeleton.png\|A left handed skeleton in a [[Minecraft:superflat]] world		Left Handed Skeleton.png\|A left handed skeleton in a [[Minecraft:superflat]] world
	Unarmed Skeleton.png\|A skeleton ~~with no~~ [[Minecraft:bow]]		Unarmed Skeleton.png\|A skeleton without a [[Minecraft:bow]]
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	File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}		File:AMCM Skeleton.png\|A {{AMCM\|skeleton}} as seen in {{AMCM}}
	File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons		File:Lego Club Desert Outpost Danger.png\|A ''Lego Club'' advertisement, featuring ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' set ''The Desert Outpost'' and some skeletons
	File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg		File:Skeleton inventory meme.jpg\|A meme showing a [[Minecraft:Inventory]] of a skeleton holding lots of arrows.
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