How to Kill Skeletons in Elden Ring

How to kill skeletons in Elden Ring is something that many players are wondering about now that the highly-anticipated fantasy action RPG from FromSoftware has finally been released.

Without a doubt, Skeletons are some of the most annoying enemies players will run into early on while exploring in the Lands Between. Not only do they stand at around 7-feet tall and relentlessly swing at you for getting close, but they are also able to endlessly revive themselves if you leave them unchecked. For those wondering how to put these enemies down for good, here’s a breakdown of how to kill Skeletons in Elden Ring.

How to Kill Skeletons in Elden Ring

While killing Skeletons initially is perhaps the easy part — simply overwhelming them up close before they get a chance to strike — putting them down for good is something that is more of a question mark.

To stop Skeletons from respawning in Elden Ring, players simply need to aim at them while they're on the floor and glowing until a targeting circle appears, allowing you to strike them before they fully resurrect. Upon stamping them out again, you'll know that they are gone for good if they disintegrate into dust and ashes.

Typically, Skeletons don't drop anything special or unique once fully defeated.

For more on Elden Ring, feel free to check out our guides on how to fast travel, as well as where to find the crafting kit.