Editing Kitsune (section)

===3e Stats===
::-2 Wisdom, +2 Dexterity - depending on your reading, this +2 bonus may only apply in hybrid form and not in human form.
::Size: Medium in Hybrid and Human form, Small in Animal form
::Base Speed: 30 feet
::Type: Shapechanger
::Alternate Form (Su): A kitsune can assume one of three possible forms at will; an animal, a hybrid, or a human. This functions as a Polymorph Other spell that can be used 1 + character level times per day. Changing form is a full-round action that provokes attacks of opportunity.
:::Animal Form: In animal form, all equipment the kitsune is wearing or carrying is melded into the kitsune's form, with magic items ceasing to function. It also gains a +10 racial bonus to Disguise checks made to pass itself off as an animal, Low-Light Vision, and the ability to communicate with other animals of its type. In animal form, a kitsune is Small, has a Speed of 40ft, an AC of 15, a Bite attack that does 1d4 damage, a Strength of 11, a Dexterity of 19, and a Constitution of 11.
:::Hybrid Form: A kitsune in hybrid form cannot wear Heavy Armor, but all of its equipment functions as normal. It gains Low-Light Vision and the ability to speak with animals of its own kind, as well as other special bonuses based on its race. In hybrid form, a kitsune has a +4 racial bonus to Escape Artist checks.
::[[Favored Class]]: [[Wu jen]]
::[[Level Adjustment]]: +1

The official 3.5 update in ''[[Dragon Magazine]] #318'' changes them to Humanoid (Shapechanger) with no level adjustment.