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Spawns a Skeleton Footman when broken
Description
There are certain locations where barrels can be found. If you break one of these barrels, there is a chance that a skeleton will be inside. The skeleton will rise up from a nearby bone pile and is capable of executing both vertical and diagonal slashing attacks.
Loot Table
Doesn't drop loot, just spawns a Skeleton Footman