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{{Monster Infobox
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Night sneaker
|title=Night sneaker
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Night_Sneaker.png|180px]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII Night Sneaker.png|200px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= ナイトウォーカー
|kanji= ナイトウォーカー
|romanji=Naitouōkā
|romaji=Naitouōkā
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''
|translation=Night walker
|monster1=[[Hell hopper]]<br>[[Santaclops]]<br>[[Skipper]]}}
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VIII}}
The '''night sneaker''' is a monster that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.
|monster1=[[Skipper]]
|monster2=[[Hell hopper]]
|monster3=[[Santaclops]]
}}
The '''Night sneaker''' in the series.


==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
True to its name, the night sneaker is a nocturnal creature that only appears at night. This elusive behavior is reflected in its access to [[Bounce]] and comparatively high evasion rate, potentially making it a chore to dispose of. Unlike its fellow fuzzball friends, the night sneaker's boot has the curious property of being transparent, thus showing off its strange foot-like appendage.
Night sneakers are teal-coloured, monocular fuzzy creatures that hide inside of blue leather boots and stalk about at nighttime. They can cast [[Bounce]] on themselves and are highly evasive, making it a troublesome opponent. Unlike its fellow fuzzball friends, the night sneaker's boot has the curious property of being transparent, thus showing off its strange foot-like appendage. Its name is a play on "sneaker", which is another word for an athletic shoe, and the fact that it is nocturnal.
 
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{DQ8}}===
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|name=Night sneaker
|name=Night sneaker
|kanji=ナイトウォーカー
|kanji=ナイトウォーカー
|romanji=Naitouōkā
|romaji=Naitouōkā
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-43.gif|140px]]
|sprite=[[File:HQDQ8-43.gif|130px]]
|hp=52
|hp=52
|mp=12
|mp=12
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|agility=30
|agility=30
|bestiaryNumber=#043
|bestiaryNumber=#043
|family={{Material}}
|family=Material
|description=Monsters that sulk around in the dead of night. They are masters of defensive magic and can deflect enemy spells.
|description=Monsters that sulk around in the dead of night. They are masters of defensive magic and can deflect enemy spells.
|spells=[[Bounce]]<br>[[Crack]]
|spells=[[Bounce]]<br>[[Crack]]
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{{DQM3Enemy
{{DQM3Enemy
|name=Night sneaker
|name=Night sneaker
|kanji=  
|kanji=ナイトウォーカー
|romanji=
|romaji=Naitouōkā
|icon=[[File:Night sneaker DQM3 portrait.png|100px]]
|icon=[[File:Night sneaker DQM3 portrait.png|100px|Night sneaker]]
|family=[[File:DQM3 undead family icon.png|link=Undead family]]
|family=undead
|hp=<big><big>1,320</big></big>
|hp=1,320
|mp=<big><big>390</big></big>
|mp=390
|attack=<big><big>490</big></big>
|attack=490
|defense=<big><big>350</big></big>
|defence=350
|wisdom=<big><big>660</big></big>
|wisdom=660
|agility=<big><big>620</big></big>
|agility=620
|bestiary=#462
|bestiary=#462
|rank=<big><big>'''D'''</big></big>
|rank=D
|in-game-description=These monsters hop down deserted alleys on dark nights, but are put in a merry mood by moonlight, giving them a skip in their step. They have even been witnessed dancing when especially delighted
|in-game-description=These monsters hop down deserted alleys on dark nights, but are put in a merry mood by moonlight, giving them a skip in their step. They have even been witnessed dancing when especially delighted
|talents=[[Antimagician]] (lv. 1)<br>[[HP Booster|HP Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Confusion Controller]] (lv. 40)
|talents=[[Antimagician]] (lv. 1)<br>[[HP Booster|HP Booster I]] (lv. 20)<br>[[Confusion Controller]] (lv. 40)
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|habitat=[[Circle of Indulgence]] - Middle & Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]])
|habitat=[[Circle of Indulgence]] - Middle & Upper Echelon ([[File:DQM3 autumn icon.png|20px]])
|items=[[Sage's elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of wisdom]] (Rare)
|items=[[Sage's elixir]] (Common)<br>[[Seed of wisdom]] (Rare)
|synthesis=[[File:Night emperor DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Night emperor]] X [[File:Skipper DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skipper]]
|synthesis=[[File:Night emperor DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Night emperor]] X [[File:Skipper DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Skipper]] = [[File:Night sneaker DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Night sneaker]]
|fusions=
|fusions=[[File:Night sneaker DQM3 portrait.png|64px|Night sneaker]] X [[File:Sunset sultan DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Sunset sultan]] = [[File:Night emperor DQM3 portrait.png|64px|link=Night emperor]]
|fire-resist=-25%
|fire-resist=-25%
|water-resist=0%
|water-resist=0%
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|instant-death-resist=0%
|instant-death-resist=0%
}}
}}
==In Other Languages==
{{OtherLanguages
|es=Botibola Nocturna|es-meaning=Spanish for "nocturnal boot-ball".
|fr=Bottœil nocturne|fr-meaning=French for "nocturnal boot-eye".
|de=Nachtschleicher|de-meaning=German for "night sneaker".
|it=Oskar Pon|it-meaning=A play on the ''Sesame Street'' character [[Wikipedia:Oscar the Grouch|Oscar the Grouch]] and ''{{tt|pompon|a ball made of soft fabric and plastic streamers for decoration or used in cheerleading}}''.
}}
[[Category:Material family]]
[[Category:Zombie family]]
[[Category:Zombie family]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest VIII enemies]]
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[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World enemies]]
[[es:Botibola Nocturna]]
[[fr:Bottœil nocturne]]

Latest revision as of 10:21, 28 September 2026

The Night sneaker in the series.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

Night sneakers are teal-coloured, monocular fuzzy creatures that hide inside of blue leather boots and stalk about at nighttime. They can cast Bounce on themselves and are highly evasive, making it a troublesome opponent. Unlike its fellow fuzzball friends, the night sneaker's boot has the curious property of being transparent, thus showing off its strange foot-like appendage. Its name is a play on "sneaker", which is another word for an athletic shoe, and the fact that it is nocturnal.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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

Night sneaker (ナイトウォーカー, Naitouōkā)
Defeated Monster List No. : #043
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
52 12 52 20 42 43 30 1⁄16
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 25% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 15% 50% 15% 0% 50% 15% 15% 15% 15% 100%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Bounce
Crack 		Flee Kingdom of Ascantha (night only) Moonwort bulb1⁄16
Bunny tail1⁄64
Description Monsters that sulk around in the dead of night. They are masters of defensive magic and can deflect enemy spells.
Notable changes in the remake


Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit | edit source]

Night sneaker (ナイトウォーカー, Naitouōkā)
Monsterpedia No.: #462
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Icon Attributes
Night sneaker Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
D 1,320 390 490 350 620 660
Talents Traits Large-size exclusive traits Dropped items
Antimagician (lv. 1)
HP Booster I (lv. 20)
Confusion Controller (lv. 40) 		Crackmeister (lv. 1)
Insta-Bounce (lv. 20)
Critical Theorist (lv. 40) 		Tactical Genius (lv. 1)
Echonomist (lv. 1)
Ultra Crafty Cracker (lv. 60) 		Sage's elixir (Common)
Seed of wisdom (Rare)
Resistances
-25% 0% 0% 0% 50% 50% 0% 0% 75% 0% -25% 0% 0% 50% 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Additional information
Description These monsters hop down deserted alleys on dark nights, but are put in a merry mood by moonlight, giving them a skip in their step. They have even been witnessed dancing when especially delighted
Location Circle of Indulgence - Middle & Upper Echelon ()
Synthesis
Breeding chart
X = Night sneaker
Notable fusions
Night sneaker X =



In Other Languages[edit | edit source]

Language Translation Meaning
EspañolBotibola NocturnaSpanish for "nocturnal boot-ball".
FrançaisBottœil nocturneFrench for "nocturnal boot-eye".
DeutschNachtschleicherGerman for "night sneaker".
ItalianoOskar PonA play on the Sesame Street character Oscar the Grouch and pompon.
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