Fencing fox

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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 | edit source]

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 | edit source]

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

Fencing fox (サーベルきつね, Sāberu kitsune )
Defeated Monster List No. : #020
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Image Attributes
Family HP MP EXP Gold Attack Defence Agility Evasion
Beast 25 8 20 16 28 20 16 164
Resistances
Attack Frizz Sizz Fire Breath Bang Crack Cool Breath Woosh Rock Zap Whack
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15%
Army Poison Stun Paralysis Dazzle Sleep Fizzle Fuddle Sap Drain Magic Ban Dance
0% 0% 50% 0% 15% 100% 15% 50% 0% 15% 15%
Additional information
Spells Skills Locations Dropped item
Fizzle
Heal
Tension-reducing dance Alexandria Region (day only) Wayfarer's clothes132
Gold bracer1256
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.
Notable changes in the remake

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker[edit | edit source]

Fencing fox (サーベルきつね, Sāberu kitsune )
Bestiary number: #034
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Beast E 820 730 920 960 730 650
Traits Skills Resistances
Early Bird Guerrilla Confusionproof
Additional information
Description Foxy warriors whose skill with a foil is unsurpassed.
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Location Palaish Isle (Temple)
Breeding chart Hammerhood x Spiked hare

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2[edit | edit source]

Fencing fox (サーベルきつね, Sāberu kitsune )
Bestiary number: #086
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Sprite Attributes
Family Rank Size Max HP Max MP Max Attack Max Defence Max Agility Max Wisdom
Beast D S 400 350 470 480 350 310
Traits Skills Resistances
Early Bird, Timid Guerrilla Vulnerable to Ban Dance, Immune to Confusion
Additional information
Weapons Swords, Spears, Hammers, Staves
Location -
Breeding chart Night emperor x Boring bug or Dancing flame

Etymology[edit | edit source]

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.

Gallery[edit | edit source]