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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Fencing fox
|title=Fencing fox
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Fencing_Fox.png|200px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Fencing_Fox.png|250px|center]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=サーベルきつね
|kanji=サーベルきつね
|romanji=
|romanji={{tt|Sāberu kitsune|Saber fox}}
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
}}
The '''fencing fox''' is a recurring monster in the {{DQSeries}}, first appearing in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. It is an anthropomorphic fox dressed as a foppish fencer.
==Characteristics==
Fencing foxes are [[Beast family|vulpine]] swordsmen dressed in the manner of an aristocrat. They wear a green and orange striped doublet with a ruff and a long orange cape around their necks, dark blue rounded hose, fuchsia boots and gloves, and a fuchsia cavalier with a long plume on their heads. They wield silver rapiers in their right hands. Along with their fencing, the foxes can cast some magic in battle, as well.
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===''Dragon Quest VIII''===
==={{DQ8}}===
{{DQ8Enemy
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|name=Fencing fox
|kanji=  
|kanji=サーベルきつね
|romanji=
|romanji=Sāberu kitsune
|sprite=
|sprite=[[Image:DQVIII PS2 Fencing fox.png]]
|hp=25
|hp=25
|mp=8
|mp=8
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|defense=20
|defense=20
|agility=16
|agility=16
|bestiaryNumber=20
|bestiaryNumber=#020
|family=[[Beast family|Beast]]
|family=[[Beast family|Beast]]
|description=These foppish fiends leave foes floundering with their flamboyant foil-work. When not showing off their skills with a sword, they like to demonstrate their dazzling dancing.
|description=These foppish fiends leave foes floundering with their flamboyant foil-work. When not showing off their skills with a sword, they like to demonstrate their dazzling dancing.
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Heal]]
|spells=[[Fizzle]]<br>[[Heal]]
|skills=Tension reducing dance
|skills=Tension-reducing dance
|locations=[[Alexandria Region]]
|locations=[[Alexandria Region]] (day only)
|items=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Gold bracer]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|items=[[Wayfarer's clothes]]{{fraction|1|32}}<br>[[Gold bracer]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
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|remake-changes=
|remake-changes=
}}
}}
===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''===
[[Image:Beast-fencingfox.jpg]]
===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''===


==Related enemies==
{{DQMJmonster
===Night fox===
|name = Fencing fox
{{Monster Infobox
|image = [[Image:Beast-fencingfox.jpg]]
|title=Night fox
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Night_Fox.png|190px]]
|rank = E
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|description = ''Foxy warriors whose skill with a foil is unsurpassed.''
|kanji= ナイトフォックス
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|romanji=Night fox
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Early Bird]]
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|resistances = Confusionproof
|skill = [[Guerrilla]]
|location = [[Palaish Isle]] (Temple)
|breeding chart = [[Hammerhood]] x [[Spiked hare]]
}}
}}
The '''Night fox''' is a monster introduced in Dragon Quest VIII. It is a cunning canidae dressed as French musketeer. 
{{clear}}
{{DQ8Enemy
 
|name=
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
|kanji=  
{{DQMJ2monster
|romanji=
|name = Fencing fox
|sprite=[[Image:Night_fox.png]]
|image =
|hp=56
|family = [[Beast family | Beast]]
|mp=6
|rank = D
|exp=56
|size = S
|gold=16
|weapons = Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
|attack=54
|traits = [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Early Bird]], [[List of Traits in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker | Timid]]
|defense=44
|resistances = Vulnerable to [[Ban Dance]], Immune to Confusion
|agility=64
|skill = [[Guerrilla]]
|bestiaryNumber=54
|location = -
|family=[[Humanoid family|Humanoid]]
|breeding chart = [[Night emperor]] x [[Boring bug]] or [[Dancing flame]]
|description=Extremely agile, these monsters are feared for their skillful rapierwork and Mercurial Thrusts.
|spells=[[Heal]]
|skills=[[Fuddle Dance]]<br>[[Mercurial Thrust]]
|locations=[[Pickham Region]]
|items=[[Rapier]]{{fraction|1|16}}<br>[[Feathered cap]]{{fraction|1|64}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|16}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|flame-resist=0%
|ice-resist=0%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=0%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=0%
|sleep-resist=0%
|confusion-resist=0%
|dazzle-resist=0%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|dance-resist=15%
|sap-resist=15%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=Reclassified as a member of the [[Beast family]]
}}
}}
{{clear}}


===Volpone===
==Etymology==
{{Monster Infobox
The fencing fox's original Japanese name, saber kitsune (サーベルきつね, ''Sāberu kitsune''), references the [[Wikipedia:Kitsune|kitsune]] from Japanese mythology, a legendary fox that possesses supernatural abilities. They are able to shapeshift themselves into humans in order t trick others.
|title=Volpone
 
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Volpone.png|195px]]
==Similar species==
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
*[[Night fox]]
|kanji= バロンジャッカル
*[[Volpone]]
|romanji=
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
}}
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=
|hp=107
|mp=24
|exp=102
|gold=43
|attack=114
|defense=100
|agility=64
|bestiaryNumber=115
|family=[[Beast family|Beast]]
|description=Aristocrats of the monster world. Famed for doing the Hustle Dance where in dire trouble to tip the balance in their favor.
|spells=[[Boom]]
|skills=[[Hustle Dance]]
|locations=[[Holy Isle of Neos]]
|items=[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Templar's sword]]{{fraction|1|256}}
|evasion={{fraction|1|64}}
|attack-resist=0%
|frizz-resist=25%
|sizz-resist=25%
|bang-resist=25%
|woosh-resist=0%
|crack-resist=25%
|zap-resist=25%
|flame-resist=25%
|ice-resist=25%
|grapple-resist=0%
|troop-resist=0%
|death-resist=50%
|poison-resist=50%
|paralysis-resist=15%
|shock-resist=50%
|sleep-resist=50%
|confusion-resist=50%
|dazzle-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=100%
|dance-resist=50%
|sap-resist=50%
|drain-resist=15%
|remake-sprite=
|remake-changes=
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<center><gallery>
Image:DQVIII PS2 Night fox.png|
Fencingfox DQMJ DS.png|''Monsters: Joker'' model
Image:DQVIII PS2 Fencing fox.png|
DQMBRV Fencing fox.png|''Battle Road Victory'' cut-in
Image:Fencingfox DQMJ DS.png|
DQMBRV Fencing fox1.png
Image:DQVIII PS2 Volpone.png|
DQotS Fencing fox.jpg|{{Stars}} model
DQR Saber Kitsune0.png|{{Rivals}} card
DQR Saber Kitsune.png
</gallery></center>
</gallery></center>


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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca's Marvelous Mysterious Key enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monster Battle Road Victory enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest of the Stars enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Rivals enemies]]
 
[[fr:Mousquetueur]]

Latest revision as of 21:13, 9 February 2024

The fencing fox is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series, first appearing in Dragon Quest VIII. It is an anthropomorphic fox dressed as a foppish fencer.

Characteristics[edit]

Fencing foxes are vulpine swordsmen dressed in the manner of an aristocrat. They wear a green and orange striped doublet with a ruff and a long orange cape around their necks, dark blue rounded hose, fuchsia boots and gloves, and a fuchsia cavalier with a long plume on their heads. They wield silver rapiers in their right hands. Along with their fencing, the foxes can cast some magic in battle, as well.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

Fencing fox (サーベルきつね Sāberu kitsune)DQ8-LOGO-ICON.png
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
DQVIII PS2 Fencing fox.png 25 8 28
Defense Agility Experience Gold
20 16 20 16
Bestiary no. #020
Family Beast
In-game description These foppish fiends leave foes floundering with their flamboyant foil-work. When not showing off their skills with a sword, they like to demonstrate their dazzling dancing.
Spell(s) Fizzle
Heal
Skill(s) Tension-reducing dance
Location(s) Alexandria Region (day only)
Item(s) dropped Wayfarer's clothes1⁄32
Gold bracer1⁄256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
1⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Fire Breath
Resistance *		 Bang Resistance * Woosh Resistance * Crack Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Ice breath
Resistance *		 Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance
0% 0% 0% 15%
Whack Resistance * Poison Resistance * Paralysis Resistance * Fuddle Resistance *
15% 0% 0% 50%
Snooze resistance * Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Ban Dance Resistance
100% 15% 15% 15%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
50% 0% 0%
Remake (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None



Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit]

Fencing fox
Family Beast
Rank E
Description Foxy warriors whose skill with a foil is unsurpassed.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Early Bird
Resistances Confusionproof
Skill Guerrilla
Location Palaish Isle (Temple)
Breeding chart Hammerhood x Spiked hare


Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit]

Fencing fox
Family Beast
Rank D
Size S
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Traits Early Bird, Timid
Resistances Vulnerable to Ban Dance, Immune to Confusion
Skill Guerrilla
Location -
Breeding chart Night emperor x Boring bug or Dancing flame


Etymology[edit]

The fencing fox's original Japanese name, saber kitsune (サーベルきつね, Sāberu kitsune), references the kitsune from Japanese mythology, a legendary fox that possesses supernatural abilities. They are able to shapeshift themselves into humans in order t trick others.

Similar species[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Monsters: Joker model

  • Battle Road Victory cut-in

  • DQMBRV Fencing fox1.png

  • Stars model

  • Rivals card

  • DQR Saber Kitsune.png
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