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what is an undyne

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What does Undyne look like in the anime?

Undyne is a fish-like humanoid monster, having royal blue scales and a long bright red ponytail. She always shows a pair of protruding teeth along with fins on the side of her head. Undyne also wears an eyepatch over her left eye, meaning that she lost it or just uses it for her own taste.

What kind of animal is Undyne?

Undyne debuts in armor varying in light and dark shades of gray, but without armor, is a piscine, anthropomorphic monster. She has blue scales and a long red ponytail. She has red and blue fins on the sides of her head, and a pair of sharp, yellow, protruding teeth. She wears red eye shadow and has an eyepatch on her left eye.

What's the deal with Undyne?

Determination - Undyne has the most (if natural) Determination out of all the monsters in the Underground. However, this in turn causes her to melt, implying that Undyne's body cannot handle the amount of Determination she has. Undine Physiology - Undyne is an undine, an elemental being associated with water, but pronounced and spelled wrong.

Who is Undyne in Royal Guard?

A fish-like humanoid, Undyne is the leader of the Royal Guard. She is known as StrongFish91 on the UnderNet and is a lover of Anime and a hater of soda. When you first meet her she will chase you through the entirety of the Waterfall section as your enemy. Her fate afterward depends on how you deal with her.

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What does Undyne mean?

"Undyne" derives from "Undine," a womanly water nymph from Greek lore. It is also a play on "undying," as Undyne does not die when reduced to zero health. When attempting to name the fallen human "Undyne," the response becomes "Get your OWN name!" and prevents the name from being used.

What creature is Undyne?

Like all the residents in Undertale, Undyne is a monster. The monster is she is specifically is an Undine. These creatures are a water elemental, which have been depicted to be like water nymphs or mermaids.

What are Undyne's powers?

Powers and AbilitiesSpear Telekinesis- During her first battle with Frisk, Undyne can summon light blue energy spears to telekinetically launch them or have them emerge from the ground. ... Enhanced Strength- Undyne is capable of withstanding hits, albeit for a long time, as shown in the Genocide Route.More items...

Are Undines mermaids?

According to this fairy tale, Undine is born a mermaid, but is exchanged as a child for a human child by a river god. She looks human while on land, but retains certain mermaid abilities. She marries a human and thereby obtains an immortal soul.

Why is Undyne a fish?

Meet the fish that Undyne is based on, the piranha, or more specifically, Serrasalmus rhombeus, the blue diamond piranha. It matches Undynes appearance, with a sharp toothy grin, reddish large finned gills, sleek small dark blue scales, and eyes that look like they have vertical slit pupils.

Is Monster kid a boy or girl?

According to the Wikia page for Monster Kid he is referred to as male in the art book and uses the Japanese word for "himself" when playing the Japanese translation of the game. Monster Kid does not seem to have any other references to their gender.

Why does Undyne the undying melt?

After losing all her HP, her body melts because she is trying so hard to defy death with her determination – her “will to keep living.” Unfortunately, it's not enough to reform her body.

Who is stronger Undyne or Sans?

Undyne The Undying is stronger than any monster in genocide, even sans.

Which is harder Undyne or Sans?

Sans is harder. I lost to Undyne a lot, but then I went and tried out the gear to increase invulnerability, and I immediately won. Sans took... much longer to beat.

What do you call a water spirit?

The Nixie (English) or the Nix/Nixe/Nyx (German) are shapeshifting water spirits who usually appear in human form. The Undine or Ondine is a female water elemental (first appearing the alchemical works of Paracelsus).

Is Undine a fairy?

Undine is a watery fairytale from Germany that has quite a bit in common with the Little Mermaid. The most famous version is by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué. The story has a mysterious and supernatural feel, and is slightly spooky.

What is a sylph fairy?

Association with fairies "Sylph" has passed into general language as a term for minor spirits, elementals, or faeries of the air. Fantasy authors will sometimes employ sylphs in their fiction, for example creating giant artistic clouds in the skies with airy wings.

Is Undyne a amalgamate?

Despite this, Mettaton refused to let go, holding on even as Undyne began to melt through his robotic body and into the ghost within, transforming them both into an amalgamate.

What happens if you don't give Undyne water?

If you don't give Undyne the water, then she will fall into the lava. Or she will die from dehydration.

Is Papyrus stronger than Sans?

They're basically the same. It's implied that Papyrus does indeed have gaster blasters.

Why does Undyne have determination?

Determination is naturally possessed by humans. Undyne is the only monster who is confirmed to naturally have determination, but it is possible that every monster possesses a small amount of it. Should a monster acquire a high concentration of determination, their body melts, usually into an amalgamate.

What does Undyne wear?

Later at her house, Undyne wears her usual clothing: a black tank top, blue pants and dull red boots with one yellow stripe at each edge.

What does Undyne do in the Underground?

Undyne becomes queen of the Underground, massively expands the Royal Guard and instates a policy that any human who falls would be destroyed. She plans to find a new way to break the barrier and, once the monsters are freed, she plans to wage war on humanity and personally hunt down and kill Frisk.

What happened to Undyne in the Flawed Pacifist ending?

In the Flawed Pacifist ending, the Royal Guard is disbanded and Undyne becomes Alphys' lab assistant and the gym teacher of Toriel's new school. Undyne mourns the loss of Asgore, but tells Frisk that his death wasn't their fault and they were just doing what they needed to get home, and tells them to live their life on the surface to the fullest in order to make the monsters' sacrifice worthwhile.

What is Undyne's job after Asgore declares war on humanity?

After Asgore declares war on humanity, the Royal Guard and eventually Undyne are given the task of patrolling for humans and killing them on sight. Undyne seemingly takes this task much more seriously than any of the other Royal Guard members do. In every route, Undyne ends up ruthlessly hunting down Frisk once they enter Waterfall, and eventually battles them.

How does Undyne save Frisk?

Undyne tries and fails to kill Frisk and is saved from heatstroke in Hotland by them pouring water on her. After this, Undyne retreats back to her house, humiliated. Later, Frisk goes to Undyne's house and Papyrus provokes her into becoming their friend. Undyne then vows to become Frisk's bestie for the purpose of getting "revenge" on them, and after hanging out with them and finding them similar to Asgore, ends up genuinely becoming their friend.

What does Undyne's eye look like?

In her Undying form, Undyne's pupils turn white, and her sclera turns black. She no longer has an eyepatch, and her newly revealed empty eye socket emits a flashing light in the shape of a spear. Her hair spikes at the ends and her fins become more rigid and pointy. She also appears to have donned a new set of darker colored armor with souls/hearts on her chestplate and on her new white gloves, accompanied by boots with pointed toes.

Is Undyne honest to everyone?

While Undyne takes her goals seriously when she is focused on killing the protagonist and getting the last soul so Asgore can break the barrier, she can also be friendly, honorable and honest to everyone she meets, especially Papyrus, Alphys and the Royal Guard, all whom she regards as her friends. She is selfless, as shown by her protection of Monster Kid, either jumping off a bridge to save them on a Neutral/True Pacifist Route or shielding them from a murderous Frisk's attack on a Genocide Route.

Who is Undyne in Undertale?

Undyne is the head of the underground's royal guard, and one of the main bosses in Undertale. She is trying to kill Frisk from the second that she knows they exist. She is the main antagonist throughout Waterfall, and tries several ways to kill Frisk.

What is Undyne's hair color?

Undyne is a tall fish-like humanoid. She has one yellow eye, and eyepatch over her other. She has long red hair that is usually in a neat ponytail behind her head. However, she has bangs on her date with Alphys. She usually is wearing a black tank top, blue jeans and boots.

Who kisses Undyne in the end?

You can later receive a letter from her to give to Alphys, asking her on a date. On that date, Alphys confesses her love to Undyne and they wind up a couple in the end. Undyne can be seen at the beach with Alphys, kissing her on the cheek in the true pacifist ending credits.

What does Undyne ask Frisk to do at the end of the game?

Near the end of the game, she asks Frisk to take a letter to Alphys, asking her on a date. In the end of the true pacifist route, she kisses Alphys on the cheek.

What does Undyne wear?

Later at her house, Undyne wears her usual clothing: a black tank top, blue pants and dull red boots with one yellow stripe at each edge. In her Undying form, Undyne's pupils turn white, and her sclera turns black.

What is Undyne's determination?

Determination - Undyne has the most (if natural) Determination out of all the monsters in the Underground. However, this in turn causes her to melt, implying that Undyne's body cannot handle the amount of Determination she has. Undine Physiology - Undyne is an undine, an elemental being associated with water.

How is Undyne friendly to everyone?

While Undyne takes her goals seriously when she is focused on killing the protagonist and getting the last soul so Asgore can break the barrier, she can also be friendly, honorable and honest to everyone she meets, especially Papyrus, Alphys and the Royal Guard, all whom she regards as her friends. She is selfless, as shown by her protection of Monster Kid, either jumping off a bridge to save them on a Neutral/True Pacifist Route or shielding them from a murderous Frisk's attack on a Genocide Route.

How to break the barrier in Undyne Ending?

To break the Barrier, wage war on humanity and personally kill Frisk (Undyne Ending; varies on the player's ultimate choices during the route).

What is Undine Physiology?

Undine Physiology - Undyne is an undine, an elemental being associated with water. Soul Manipulation - As a monster, Undyne can manipulate the soul of another. Binding - Undyne can bind others' in their tracks, preventing them from moving or escaping, by turning their soul green.

Who is Undyne in Undertale?

Undyne is a major character in the 2015 indie-game Undertale, serving as a major character in the Neutral Route (ranging anywhere from a major protagonist, a posthumous character, or a major antagonist) and True Pacifist Route and the secondary antagonist of the Genocide Route. Undyne makes her first appearance after Frisk meets with Papyrus. She is the leader of the Royal Guard and a boss encountered in Waterfall. Frisk first encounters her for real during their tour of the Waterfall when she (Undyne) lashes out at them. She is the idol of the Monster Kid. She is also Alphys ' Crush.

Is Undyne honest to everyone?

While Undyne takes her goals seriously when she is focused on killing the protagonist and getting the last soul so Asgore can break the barrier, she can also be friendly, honorable and honest to everyone she meets, especially Papyrus, Alphys and the Royal Guard, all whom she regards as her friends. She is selfless, as shown by her protection of Monster Kid, either jumping off a bridge to save them on a Neutral/True Pacifist Route or shielding them from a murderous Frisk's attack on a Genocide Route.

What mode is Undyne in?

Undyne on the Genocide Route. Green Mode is used initially, with the red mode being used twice briefly, and then exclusively following the last set of attacks in green mode.

What is Undyne's weapon?

Undyne is a weapon-based opponent, and uses multiple spear patterns and combinations to attack. With her spear, she can also change the protagonist 's SOUL mode .

What happens if Undyne does not escape?

If the protagonist does not escape while in Red Mode, Undyne throws more spears and then switches them back to Green Mode for the next round. Fleeing from her as soon as possible makes the battle significantly easier than trying to weather the three required rounds of Green Mode in one go, as she progressively increases her projectile speed over the course of the fight while fleeing resets the speed. If the protagonist does not flee, Undyne continues attacking, and the speed of her attacks continues to increase. The protagonist can also escape back the way they came from, although Undyne catches up quickly, as she enters the screen right behind the protagonist. Continuing to flee into Waterfall causes Undyne to halt her pursuit, but she re-initiates her fight when the protagonist returns.

How to save Undyne?

To spare Undyne, the protagonist must deflect her spears while in Green Mode and flee from her while in Red Mode (they cannot escape in Green Mode), gradually making their way through the cave she was guarding. After completing a number of green phases (first 6, then 4 and then 8), she switches the protagonist to Red Mode while throwing a spear that can be dodged by moving down. Once in Red Mode, the protagonist can escape. When the protagonist flees, she chases them down. Due to her fast speed, she catches up with them and switches them back to Green Mode until they have endured at least three rounds, with each one being harder than the last. Undyne the Undying, however, must be fought.

What does "You're gonna have to try a little harder than that" mean?

"You're gonna have to try a little harder than THAT" is the one line of dialogue that is always uttered when Undyne is about to die, implying the Determination within is what makes her taunt the protagonist as she refuses to die or give up.

How does Undyne survive?

If Undyne's health reaches 0, she manages to cling on to life with Determination and survives further attacks from the protagonist. The protagonist's SOUL returns to Green Mode, preventing the protagonist from fleeing. Undyne's arrows move slower each turn, and every time she attacks, more of her body begins to ripple and split apart. Eventually, she reforms due to her Determination, causing her to have more Determination than her monster body can handle. Because of this, she melts (similar to the Amalgamates in the True Lab near the end of the True Pacifist Route) and slowly passes away. The protagonist is unable to end the battle by sparing her while this is happening, and whether or not they attack her has no effect on how quickly she dies.

Why does Undyne reform?

Eventually, she reforms due to her Determination, causing her to have more Determination than her monster body can handle.

Her Good Ranking

Shows immense care for the monsters, as she often risks her life to protect them, and calls Frisk out if he/she killed any.

Trivia

Undyne is the only Undertale character to be Inconsistently Admirable.

What is an undine?

Undines / ˈʌndiːn, ʌnˈdiːn / (or ondines) are a category of elemental beings associated with water, stemming from the alchemical writings of Paracelsus. Later writers developed the undine into a water nymph in its own right, and it continues to live in modern literature and art through such adaptations as Danish Hans Christian Andersen 's " The Little Mermaid " and the Undine of Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué .

Where did the word "undine" come from?

The term Undine first appears in the alchemical writings of Paracelsus, a Renaissance alchemist and physician. It derives from the Latin word unda, meaning "wave", and first appears in Paracelsus' A Book on Nymphs, Sylphs, Pygmies, and Salamanders, and on the Other Spirits, published posthumously in 1566.

What do undines lack?

What undines lack, compared to humans, is a soul. Marriage with a human shortens their lives on Earth, but earns them an immortal human soul. The offspring of a union between an undine and a man are human with a soul, but also with some kind of aquatic characteristic, called a watermark.

What is the name of the gondola operator in Undertale?

In the Japanese manga Aria and its numerous anime adaptations, gondola operators are referred to as "Prima Undine ". The 2015 video game Undertale (and its sequel, Deltarune) contains a character named Undyne, a fish-like woman who is likely named after the undine.

What is an undine in the Alphabet of Celebrities?

Cultural references. An undine depicted "pursuing Ulysses And Umberto" in a 1899 "alphabet of celebrities". Later writers embellished Paracelsus' undine classification by developing it into a water nymph in its own right.

What is the book "Undine" based on?

The romance Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, published in 1811, is based on a passage in Paracelsus' Book on Nymphs in which he relates how an undine can acquire an immortal soul by marrying a human, although it likely also borrows from the 17th-century Rosicrucian novel Comte de Gabalis.

Where is the Undine Barge Club?

The eponymous Undine Barge Club of Philadelphia is an amateur rowing club on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. Species 8472, introduced in Star Trek: Voyager, became known as the Undine in Star Trek Online . Undine is the title and the main character of a 2020 German movie directed by Christian Petzold .

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