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 localisation 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 ) Big Book of Beasts No. : 079

Sprite Attributes File:Shadenite.gif HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion Recruit Rate 62 0 47 (PS1) 71 (3DS) 22 (PS1) 33 (3DS) 75 98 88 1⁄64 1⁄64

Resistances Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack Paralysis 0% 0% 0% 0% 60% 100% 0% 0% 0% 100% 80% Army Poison Stun Poof Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance 50% 0% 15% 80% 15% 100% 100% 50% 50% 100% 100%

Additional information Spells Skills Locations Dropped item None Makes a violent slashing attack (125% damage) Mountaintop Tunnel Nottagen Cavern Copper sword1⁄128 Notable changes in the remakes 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