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Returning enemies

Several enemy types from earlier Fable games are back:

Hobbes

Small goblin-like creatures. They attack in groups and are not particularly smart. During the Developer Direct demo, a Hobbe accidentally killed its own ally, which Playground Games kept in because it fit the comedy. Hobbes have been in every mainline Fable game.

Balverines

Fable's version of werewolves. Fast, aggressive, and dangerous. They were one of the most feared enemies in the original trilogy and are confirmed to return.

Hollow Men

Also called Hollowfolk. Undead skeletal enemies. They tend to appear in darker, more ominous parts of the world.

Trolls

Large creatures. In earlier games they were massive rock-like beings. Confirmed to return but not shown in detail yet.

Bandits

Human enemies. They show up throughout the world and are usually the first enemy type you encounter.

New enemies

Cockatrice

A fire-breathing chicken. This is a boss fight. The Cockatrice is new to the franchise and fits the game's obsession with chickens. A giant version of the poultry that populate every Fable town.

Giant frogs

Mentioned as a new adversary type. No detailed footage shown yet.

Dave

A gardener voiced by Richard Ayoade who accidentally transforms into a giant. He is a boss encounter. See Characters for the full story on Dave and the consequences of killing or sparing him.

Combat behavior

Each enemy type has unique behaviors and weak points. Hitting a weak point triggers specific reactions. The game encourages you to figure out what works against what. The style weaving system means you can try different approaches: a Hobbe might fold to a sword combo while a Balverine might need magic to slow down first.

Enemies can hit each other. Friendly fire between enemies creates chaotic moments that Playground Games leans into for comedy.