Skelewags (also known as Skeleton Marlin or Skeleton Swordfish) are placatable mobs that can be found near underwater Shipwrecks.
Behavior[]
Skelewags can only live in Water as they will flop around if on land although they can't suffocate on land.
Skelewags are placatable and will attack any nearby player unless that player is wearing an Unsettling Kimono.
They will attack by launching themselves at the target.
Skelewags will also attack Dolphins.
Skelewags can sometimes spawn with a ripped skull and crossbones banner on their back.
Drowned Jockeys[]
Sometimes, Skelewags can be found with Drowned riding on their backs.
Related Advancements[]
| Advancement | In-game Description | Parent | Actual Requirements | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Just Want our Hat Back | Encounter a Skelewag near a Sunken Ship | Alex's Mobs | Interact with a Skelewag | alexsmobs skelewag |
| A Bone to Pick | Obtain Fish Bones from a Skelewag | We Just Want our Hat Back | Have Fish Bones in your inventory | alexsmobs fish_bones |
| Smitty WerbenJagerManJensen | Obtain a sword like Skull from a Skelewag | We Just Want our Hat Back | Have a Skelewag Skull in your inventory | alexsmobs skelewag_sword |
| He Was Number One! | Obtain a Novelty Hat from a Skelewag | Smitty WerbenJagerManJensen | Have a Novelty Hat in your inventory | alexsmobs novelty_hat |
Trivia[]
- The name Skelewag is a mix up of skeleton and the pirate word skally-wag.
- These mobs are likely inspired by the swordfish, a real life animal that has a similar shape to the Skelewag.
Gallery[]
A Skelewag next to a Shipwreck.
A Skelewag being ridden by a Drowned while also carrying a banner.
A Skelewag carrying a banner.
| Animal Dictionary Entry |
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| "Skelewags are undead remains of fish that patrol the dark waters around sunken ships. These skeletal monsters are highly aggressive, and will attempt to charge at any dolphin or intruder within range. Skelewags can slash their sharp skulls back and forth, or stab forwards and deal large amounts of damage. What makes them even more difficult to defeat is their quick and unpredictable movement. Occasionally, a drowned will be seen riding on the back of a Skelewag. These jockeys can make them an even more deadly predator. If slain, there is a chance of a Skelewag to drop Fish Bones, which can be used to make the Strange Fish Finder and bone meal, or its own skull. The skull can be used like a sword and can attack very quickly, although it has low damage. It can also be used to block and parry hits like a shield. Some Skelewags have been seen with a tattered and worn flag draped to their spines, which seems to depict a shulker and crossbones." |
