The Skull Necklace is a pendant that affects several stats, especially Defense, but is cursed (and thus decreases Luck). It is similar to the Skull Ring found in other games which instead emphasizes offensive statistics or other statistics evenly and also is cursed with negative luck. It is held in contrast to the Flame Necklace (Brisingamen), which emphasizes Intelligence. In Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, it gives Defense +3 and Luck -1 (the Flame Necklace is +2 DEF, +1 INT). In Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, it gives +7 DEF and +2 INT and -1 LCK and notably sells for 666 Gold (akin to Satan's Ring, which sells for 66,666 Gold). This contrasts with the Flame Necklace which swaps the amount of DEF and INT and lacks the Luck penalty.

There are two Skull Necklaces of different colors found in Castlevania: Judgment that can be unlocked and worn by characters. The Skull Pendant is unlocked with Dracula in Castle Mode and the Black Skull Pendant is unlocked in Survival Mode. They have no in-game effect.

Item DataEdit

Item Data: Skull Necklace
Image	Name - Game Description	Type / Users	Attributes / Consume	Statistics / Sell	Found	Notes
	Skull Necklace - Aria of Sorrow
	Eerie-looking necklace.	Goods Soma		DEF +3, LCK -1	Common Drop: Curly, Devil
	Skull Necklace - Harmony of Despair
	A macabre piece of jewelry.	Accessory (Necklace) any	Attrib: Holy -5, Dark +5, Curse +5	HP +2, MP +2, DEF +3, LCK -1 Sell: 600	Rarity: **