Skeleton Knight is a secret support unit you farm by clearing Act 4 “The Eclipse” of the Eclipse (Before) Raid as a low-chance drop, with Hard mode giving the better odds and pity.
Skeleton Knight is not a unit you pull from a standard banner in Anime Squadron. It is a secret raid reward locked behind a specific late-game encounter, which makes the grind highly targeted but heavily reliant on luck or pity. The unit (which some players note may also appear under alternate names like “Cloner Skull Knight” in community showcases) drops exclusively from the Eclipse (Before) Raid. If you want its Resonance awakening, you will be farming this same content for the full material list.
What Skeleton Knight is and where to find it
Skeleton Knight is a secret-rarity support unit that drops as a clear reward from Act 4 “The Eclipse” of the Eclipse (Before) Raid. It is crucial to note that this is strictly the Raid version of the act, not the Story or Squadron versions of the Eclipse content. Because it is a drop rather than a summon, there is no shortcut through premium currency; you have to clear the act and rely on the reward screen. The unit reportedly costs 2200 Yen to place in a match, though players should verify this in-game as the figure is single-sourced.
How to unlock Skeleton Knight
STEP 1/5
Unlock the Eclipse (Before) Raid
Progress through the Story and Squadron content until the Eclipse (Before) Raid becomes available.
STEP 2/5
Queue into Act 4 “The Eclipse”
Select Act 4 of the Eclipse (Before) Raid, officially titled “The Eclipse,” to start the encounter.
STEP 3/5
Escort the Skeleton Knight NPC
Guide the Skeleton Knight NPC all the way to the enemy base while using your anime team to clear enemies on the path.
STEP 4/5
Defeat the Falcon boss
Burn down Falcon, a major wall with over 1 million health and extremely high damage that can wipe unprepared teams.
STEP 5/5
Repeat the act
Keep replaying Act 4 until Skeleton Knight drops as a reward or your pity count triggers a guaranteed drop.
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Normal vs Hard difficulty drop rates
| Difficulty | Skeleton Knight drop chance | Pity |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 0.25% | 400 clears |
| Hard | 0.5% | 200 clears |
Note: Sword of Resonance reportedly drops at 0.5% on Normal and 1% on Hard, allowing you to farm both simultaneously. However, drop rates are subject to change—always verify in-game drop tables. Additionally, one conflicting report claims an extremely low 0.1% drop rate with a rare “SUPERIOR” variant, though early players widely regard the 0.25%/0.5% figures as the standard rates.
Awakening into Skeleton Knight (Resonance)
| Material | Quantity | Where to farm |
|---|---|---|
| Behelit | 200 | Chapter 1, Eclipse (Before) Squadron |
| Apostle Iron | 100 | Chapters 1–2, Eclipse (Before) Story |
| Eclipse Stone | 75 | Chapters 3–4, Eclipse (Before) Story |
| Brand Ash | 50 | Chapters 5–6, Eclipse (Before) Story |
| Moonlit Silver | 30 | Chapters 7–8, Eclipse (Before) Story |
| Black Sun Amber | 15 | Chapters 9–10, Eclipse (Before) Story |
| White Behelit | 25 | All Acts, Eclipse (Before) Raid |
| Sword of Resonance | 1 | Act 4, Eclipse (Before) Raid |
| Gold | 5000 | General currency from Story/Squadron and selling units |
To evolve Skeleton Knight into Skeleton Knight (Resonance), you need a substantial amount of Eclipse (Before) materials alongside Gold. All of these materials are farmed exclusively within the Eclipse (Before) chapter across its Story, Squadron, and Raid modes. Because this material list is single-sourced, treat it as a reported roadmap and confirm the exact quantities in your game before committing your resources.
What the Resonance unit actually does
The first passive, Chained Hard, binds the first enemy that attacks Skeleton Knight, redirecting 70% of all damage Skeleton Knight takes back to that chained enemy. If the chained enemy dies, the next attacker inherits the chain. The second passive, Fate Binder, enforces the HP-sharing link, restricting the bond to one ally per life. The third passive, Behelit Resonance, consumes a Behelit every fifth attack to grant both Skeleton Knight and its linked ally a 3% damage buff. This buff stacks up to 10 times, turning the unit into a formidable damage ramp if it survives long enough. While the kit is strong, one source opined that a rare “SUPERIOR” variant of the unit was underwhelming in actual combat, so players should manage their expectations regarding its raw damage output.
Common mistakes players make
The most frequent error is farming the wrong stage. Skeleton Knight only drops from Act 4 of the Eclipse (Before) Raid, not the Story or Squadron versions of the Eclipse arc. Many players waste clears on generic Eclipse Story stages before realizing the distinction.
Another major mistake is staying on Normal difficulty. If your team can reliably clear Hard, staying on Normal means accepting half the drop chance and double the pity requirement. Additionally, players often focus purely on rushing the boss and forget to protect the escort NPC—if the Skeleton Knight NPC dies, you instantly fail the raid regardless of your progress. Finally, underestimating Falcon’s mechanics, particularly its ability to suppress your strongest unit and stack buffs from sacrificed enemies, is a quick way to wipe on Hard.
Defend the Skeleton Knight NPC at all costs. If the escort target dies, you instantly fail the Act 4 raid, so prioritize clearing enemies around the NPC over rushing the Falcon boss.
What to grind next
Once you secure Skeleton Knight, your next priority is optimizing it. The widely recommended best Trait for the unit is Rebirth, which makes every respawn stronger, synergizing well with its risky shared-HP mechanics. Players will also want to refine their Hard-raid strategy, specifically optimal placements and team comps for consistent Falcon clears to speed up the pity grind. Finally, since the Eclipse raid is part of the game’s Berserk update, players hunting Skeleton Knight will likely want to look into acquiring Guts (“Berserker”), another secret unit dropping from the same content update.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skeleton Knight’s drop rate and is there pity?
Early players report Skeleton Knight has a 0.25% drop chance on Normal with a 400-clear pity, and a 0.5% drop chance on Hard with a 200-clear pity. A conflicting source claims an extremely low 0.1% drop rate with a rare “SUPERIOR” variant, but the 0.25%/0.5% figures are the most widely accepted.
Should I farm on Normal or Hard?
You should farm on Hard if your team can reliably clear it. Hard mode doubles your drop chance (0.5% vs 0.25%) and halves your pity target (200 vs 400 clears), making it significantly more efficient for the long grind.
Where does Sword of Resonance drop?
The Sword of Resonance drops from Act 4 of the Eclipse (Before) Raid—the exact same act you farm for Skeleton Knight. It reportedly has a 0.5% drop rate on Normal and a 1% drop rate on Hard, allowing you to passively farm it while grinding for the unit.
Is Skeleton Knight (Resonance) actually good?
It is a strong support unit that links to your lowest-HP ally to share health, punishes attackers with reflected damage, and ramps damage with Behelit Resonance. However, the shared HP means both units can fall simultaneously, and one source opined that the rare “SUPERIOR” variant was underwhelming, so its value depends heavily on your team composition.
What’s the best trait for Skeleton Knight?
The widely recommended best Trait is Rebirth, which makes every respawn stronger. This helps offset the inherent risk of its shared-HP passive by ensuring that if the linked pair falls, the subsequent respawn is more powerful.
