yeah but skeletons aren't usually animate. the only way for a skeleton to be able to move without a meat suit attached to it is if it's powered by magic. and who knows what the magic can make it do

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Even if it wasn't heavier, bones are still harder than flesh. If a skeleton punched you, it would hurt way more than a fleshy padded fist.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 days ago

Punches mostly hurt because of the mass of the fist and arm. If you've ever been punched by a kid you probably weren't hurt. A skeleton weighs less than a 6-year-old, so there wouldn't be much mass behind the punch.

But, then again, magic.

[–] Anivia@feddit.org 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Uhhm, how much flesh is there on your knuckles? A few millimeters of skin aren't dampening a punch