Fencing fox

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.

CharacteristicsEdit

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.

AppearancesEdit

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingEdit

Fencing fox (サーベルきつね Sāberu kitsune) 
Original (PS2)
Sprite HP MP Attack
  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 clothes132
Gold bracer1256
Evasion Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance *
164 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: JokerEdit

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 2Edit

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


EtymologyEdit

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 speciesEdit

GalleryEdit