Fly-by-knight

The Fly-by-knight is a recurring monster in the series, introduced in Dragon Quest VII. It can be found in the Mountaintop Tunnel in the past and Nottagen Cavern. It is also one of the forms a mega egger will become when hatched.

Dragon Quest monster Fly-by-knight

Art by Akira Toriyama Japanese シャドーナイト Romaji Shadōnaito First appearance Dragon Quest VII Old localization ShadeNite

Characteristics

Ghostly, ghastly, sneaky shadow knights that live in the dark, slicing any enemy that intrudes with their spinning sabres. Even though they're barely there, their green eyes and red maw shine from their shadowy incorporeal form. Upon defeat they simply fade out of existence.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII

Fly-by-knight (シャドーナイト Shadōnaito)

Sprite

File:Shadenite.gif

Bestiary No.

079

Recruit Rate

¹⁄₆₄

Experience

47 (PS1)
71 (3DS)

Gold

22 (PS1)
33 (3DS)

HP

62

MP

0

Attack

75

Defense

98

Agility

88

Evasion

¹⁄₆₄

Spell(s)

None

Skill(s)

Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage)

Location(s)

Mountaintop Tunnel
Nottagen Cavern

Item(s) Dropped

Copper sword¹⁄₁₂₈

Frizz resistance *

0%

Sizz resistance *

0%

Fire Breath resistance *

0%

Bang resistance *

0%

Crack resistance *

60%

Ice Breath resistance *

100%

Woosh resistance *

0%

Strike/Rock resistance *

0%

Zap resistance *

0%

Drain Magic resistance *

100%

Whack resistance *

100%

Poof resistance *

80%

Ban Dance resistance

100%

Dazzle resistance *

15%

Fizzle resistance *

100%

Fuddle resistance *

50%

Paralysis resistance *

80%

Poison resistance *

0%

Snooze resistance *

100%

Stun resistance *

15%

Sap resistance *

50%

Army resistance *

50%

3DS version changes

None

• Zombie-type

Etymology

Fly by night is an antiquated term that describes a person as being untrustworthy, especially in financial matters.

Related Enemies

• Knightshade
• Knight shift