Foliated

**Foliated** is an enemy that can be fought in Hylics 2. They are late-game enemies found only in the Hylemxylem. While not technically very strong, Foliated are notorious for their ability to inflict Indisposed on your crew, making them unable to attack.

## Bestiary

### Appearance

Foliated are bizarre beings with a near-incomprehensible appearance. The majority of their form is composed of a giant, blue headpiece. This headpiece is complex and intricate, with many various shapes extending from it. At the top of the headpiece is a face with many large holes for eyes, and a tentacled mouth. Above the face, the head is crowned with several spiky horns. Below the face extends a thick neck that transitions lower down on into a cluster of several strange tube-like extensions. Some of these tube shapes are hollow and empty. However, some of these tubes are connected together by long, red, intestine-like shapes. Some of the holes on their face connect to the tubes lower down via these wormy organs.

Below the large head structure of this creature is a tiny and shriveled body that is pinkish-red in color. Their neck is melty and dimpled in a way that somewhat resembles a fleshy jabot. The Foliated's arms are short and resemble featherless chicken wings. Their legs are smooth, ending in simple points. They have a similarly featureless tail which is the same reddish-pink color and skin-like texture as the rest of their body.

### Attacks

* **Attack** [35 dmg] - A standard attack that deals damage to a single target.
* **Arcane Indisposal** [26 dmg] - A gesture signature to Foliated, deals moderate damage and inflicts Indisposed on a single target. Indisposed can be inflicted even if the target has the Clean status.
* **Whip** [35 dmg] - A single target whipping attack which deals damage and inflicts Vulnerable and Leaking.
* **Glaive Arc** [22 dmg] - A slashing attack that targets the entire crew, dealing damage.

### Drops

Upon defeat, Foliated will drop Bones, 2 Meat, 2 Antenna, and may drop a Cupcake.

## Strategy

Foliated are incredibly dangerous enemies to face in battle, due to their Arcane Indisposal. This attack leaves the target Indisposed, a devastating status ailment that prevents them from fighting for 3 turns. The Foliated can very quickly make short work of your team if given the chance. Though they don't deal much damage on their own, they are backed up by other powerful late-game enemies which will easily capitalize on your team being Indisposed.

It's incredibly important to take down any opposing Foliated as soon as you are able to. Their 150 Flesh is just high enough to make them difficult to take out quickly before they have a chance to heal. If paired with a Courtier, it may be best to take it out before focusing down the Foliated, as you may end up wasting your time dealing damage only to have it all healed away. Fate Sandbox is an excellent gesture to use in order to protect yourself from Arcane Indisposal's terrifying effect. If a party member is already Indisposed, you can also opt to use Teledenudate if you need a way to remove the effect at a slightly lower will cost. Attack and apply status effects to the Foliated as much as possible to take it down, and it should eventually succumb. Alternatively, if you have the gesture Bombo-Genesis, you may use that to make quick work of the Foliated and its cohorts.

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