Dungeons & Dragons 9 Tailed Fox Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a 9 Tailed Fox.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a nine-tailed fox is not an official creature found in the core rulebooks, but it is often adapted from East Asian mythology, particularly the Japanese kitsune and the Korean kumiho. Within myth, the nine-tailed fox is a powerful spirit creature that begins life as an ordinary fox but gains intelligence, magic, and shape-shifting abilities as it ages. In some traditions, each additional tail represents a milestone of power and longevity, with nine tails signifying the peak of its transformation into a near-divine entity. Dungeon Masters often incorporate the nine-tailed fox into their worlds as a unique fey, celestial, or fiendish being, depending on the tone of the campaign.

When adapted for D&D, the nine-tailed fox is typically portrayed as a cunning and enigmatic creature that can assume both fox and humanoid forms. It is almost always associated with charm, illusion, and enchantment magic, making it a natural trickster or manipulator. Some versions lean toward benevolence, where the fox acts as a protector spirit or a guide who tests the worth of mortals. Others follow the darker strands of folklore, presenting the fox as a seducer or deceiver who feeds on life force, memories, or even souls. This duality makes the nine-tailed fox a versatile figure, equally suited to serve as a mysterious ally or a dangerous antagonist.

In a campaign, the nine-tailed fox might be encountered as a rare and ancient creature whose motives are difficult to discern. Its powers often extend beyond the ordinary, with legendary resistances, shape-shifting, and the ability to cast spells like Charm Person, Suggestion, Illusory Script, or even higher-level enchantments as it accumulates tails. The creature may offer boons or bargains to adventurers, though its true intent may remain obscured beneath layers of riddles and illusions. For storytellers, the nine-tailed fox represents mystery, transformation, and the blurred line between benevolence and malice, serving as both a cultural homage and a compelling piece of high-fantasy mythmaking within Dungeons & Dragons.

48.62mm tall at 32mm scale.