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|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={{DQ8}}
|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==
==={{DQ8}}===
==={{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]]''===


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===''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''===
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''===
{{DQMJ2monster
{{DQMJ2monster
|name = Fencing fox
|name = Fencing fox
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==Related enemies==
==Etymology==
===Night fox===
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.
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Night fox
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Night_Fox.png|190px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= ナイトフォックス
|romanji=Night fox
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
The '''Night fox''' is a monster introduced in {{DQ8}}. It is a cunning canidae dressed as French musketeer. 
{{DQ8Enemy
|name=
|kanji=
|romanji=
|sprite=[[Image:Night_fox.png]]
|hp=56
|mp=6
|exp=56
|gold=16
|attack=54
|defense=44
|agility=64
|bestiaryNumber=54
|family=[[Humanoid family|Humanoid]]
|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]]
}}


===Volpone===
==Related monsters==
{{Monster Infobox
===Similar species===
|title=Volpone
*[[Night fox]]
|image=[[Image:DQVIII_Volpone.png|195px]]
*[[Volpone]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji= バロンジャッカル
|romanji=
|firstappear={{DQ8}}
}}
{{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=[[The Holy Isle of Neos]]
|items=[[Leather cape]]{{fraction|1|64}}<br>[[Templar's Equipment#Templar's sword|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 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Pro 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]]

Revision as of 02:05, 16 November 2022

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

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

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Fencing fox (サーベルきつね Sāberu kitsune)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Bestiary No. Family
#020 Beast
Experience Gold HP MP
20 16 25 8
Attack Defense Agility Evasion
28 20 16 1⁄64
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
Attack Resistance Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath
Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice breath
Resistance *		 Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance Whack Resistance *
0% 0% 15% 15%
Ban Dance Resistance Dazzle Resistance Fizzle Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
15% 15% 15% 50%
Paralysis Resistance * Poison Resistance * Snooze resistance * Stun Resistance *
0% 0% 100% 50%
Sap Resistance *
0%
Army Resistance *
0%
Ports (3DS, Mobile)
Notable Changes
None

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

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

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

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.

Related monsters

Similar species

Gallery

  • Monsters: Joker model
    Monsters: Joker model
  • Battle Road Victory cut-in
    Battle Road Victory cut-in
  • Stars model
    Stars model
  • Rivals card
    Rivals card
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