Dedusmuln

* Hylics
* Hylics 2

**"***Ah! You are a fellow artifact-seeker, perhaps? If you can bring me the Paper Cup I will be so unimaginably stoked.***"**
— **Dedusmuln**

**Dedusmuln** is one of the party members of *Hylics* and *Hylics 2*. They are an esteemed archaeologist of the City, on a life-long search for the Paper Cup.

## Bio

### Appearance

#### *Hylics*

Dedusmuln is a green humanoid. Instead of a face, their head has tentacle-like parts that curl at the ends. They appear to be wearing identical clothing to that of most of the NPCs that occupy the world of *Hylics*.

#### *Hylics 2*

Dedusmuln in the sequel has gained pink knight-like armor with a falchion, with a thinner build and smaller head. Their head grows yellow hair-like strands on the back, which are referred to as a "seasonal occurring lamellar structure". The green tendrils that make up their head have been confirmed to be horns. It has also been confirmed that Dedusmuln does not have humanoid features between their horns.

### Personality

#### *Hylics*

Dedusmuln is fairly cheerful and very interested in their hobby of archaeology. When Wayne offers to help find artifacts, they become elated. They also become quite saddened if Wayne does not allow them to join the party.

#### *Hylics 2*

Dedusmuln's personality is more reserved in Hylics 2. Their fascination with archaeology takes a bit of a back seat, though they take interest in rumors of Active Cabinets at Viewax's Edifice.

Before the final fight against Lord Gibby, Dedusmuln mentions how many artifacts remain uncovered and that they do not want the opportunity to uncover more to be stolen from them.

## History

### *Hylics*

Dedusmuln is an esteemed archaeologist that can be encountered in the northwest area of the Ancient Ruins, above the City. They claim to have spent their life searching for the Paper Cup and overtly mention that they have tracked it down to the current location. If Wayne decides not to help, Dedusmuln will stand in place and say "So I'll be standing here then." If Wayne does offer help, Dedusmuln will become quite excited at the revelation that they have found another artifact-seeker like themself and informs Wayne on how to find the Paper Cup's location.

When presented with the artifact, they become "unimaginably stoked" and ask to accompany Wayne in the hopes of finding more artifacts. If Wayne says yes, Dedusmuln happily joins Wayne's party. If Wayne says no, Dedusmuln becomes suddenly distraught by his decision, saying "Oh...Oh. That's... I guess that's fine. I'll just be standing here then, incase you change your mind. I'll just... Try to make do, as I always have. Bye."

### *Hylics 2*

Dedusmuln can be encountered in Viewax's Edifice, southeast of the fortress walls, roasting a Tyro outside their tent. They mention that they are attempting to infiltrate the fortress, claiming that their research indicates an Active Cabinet lies within its walls. With Wayne's mission and Dedusmuln's search bringing them together, they agree to combine forces. After giving Wayne a paddle to use the canoe nearby, Dedusmuln joins the party.

Other members of Dedusmuln's species can be seen in Hylics 2, such as Smuldunde. Smuldunde has a horned head identical to Dedusmuln but a darker blue color. They are also much taller than Dedusmuln and have a furry body, similar to Pongorma.

It's not known what Dedusmuln and Smuldunde's relationship is, but they are familiar with one another. Outside of their home, Smuldunde can be found at various points throughout the world in Hylics 2, and Dedusmuln will be the one to converse with them.

## Strategy

#### *Hylics 2*

Dedusmuln's unique Gesture is Foam Armor. When used, it heals an ally and temporarily boosts their maximum Flesh by 50 points. It also cures and grants immunity to the status effects Burning and Leaking. When combined with Charge Up, Foam Armor can buff the entire party in one use.

Charged Foam Armor can be very useful toward the end of the game when enemies start hitting for very high amounts of damage.

Because Foam Armor grants immunity to Leaking, Dedusmuln can allow themself and the party to make free use of Nematode Interface without causing the self-inflicted status effect.

Dedusmuln's starting amount of Will is quite low. As such, it's recommended to give them Garbs which can improve their Will stat such as the Converter Worm. It also helps to seek out the three Paper Cups found throughout Hylics 2, as this will improve their Will stat by 75 points overall (as with the rest of the party).

The Brain Digits garb is great to give to Dedusmuln. Making them the fastest member of your party will allow you to cast Foam Armor sooner, improving your survival. The trifling Flesh penalty doesn't mean much when you can easily cover it with Foam Armor. It also comes with a small Power bonus.

## Trivia

* In Hylics, Dedusmuln has an unused sprite sheet of them sitting on the ground while saying "*Hey*" with a speech bubble.
* Dedusmuln's head is one of many that appears as a prop in the Ancient Ruins, as well as the cut Warehouse location.
* In Hylics 2, Dedusmuln's location is hinted at in New Muldul by Smuldunde (who Wayne mistakes for Dedusmuln at first).
* In the files of Hylics 2, Dedusmuln's face portrait is named "Knight" unlike their other sprites which are under the name "Dedus."
* Chuck Salamone mentions that Dedusmuln using "he" pronouns in the track “As the World Begins To Wane” is due to him voicing most of the characters in Absent Moon and him having a very masculine voice. "it’s only “he” because it’s my voice. If it was a female voice, it would have probably been “she.”"
* In the files of Hylics, they are sometimes referred to as "Split Head."
* Dedusmuln's armor in Hylics 2 once belonged to a cut character named Fleam. When Fleam was removed, their armor was reused for Dedusmuln's model.
* In Hylics, Dedusmuln plays the theremin in the band. In Hylics 2 they play the drums, complete with a large gong in the shape of Gibby's face.
* Through Absent Moon we learn Dedusmuln was shedding their carapace during the ending sequence of Hylics 2.

## Gallery

Dedusmuln's portrait from the first game.Dedusmuln's portrait from the second game.Dedusmuln's idle sprite from the second game.Dedusmuln's walking animation in Hylics 2.RotateDedusmuln's unused sprites.A 3D model of Dedusmuln created by Mason Lindroth.The back view of a 3D model of Dedusmuln created by Mason Lindroth.Dedusmuln cooking a Tyro.Dedusmuln shedding their Carapace.

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