Bouldy is Sisyphus' boulder and constant companion. As his punishment for cheating death, Sisyphus is forced to push Bouldy up a hill constantly, only to have him roll back to the bottom, repeating this process for eternity. Over time, however, Bouldy has become something of a confidante for Sisyphus rather than merely a source of unending torment.
Characteristics and Personality[ | ]
Bouldy does not seem to like talking very much, but Sisyphus considers him a good friend and confidant.
Physical description[ | ]
Bouldy is a large, spherical, moss-green anthropomorphic stone with a happy expression, chained to its companion, Sisyphus, with metal links. Bouldy's facial features are quite stony.
History[ | ]
Before Hades[ | ]
Bouldy is the boulder Sisyphus is assigned to push for all eternity. After some time together, Sisyphus carved a face on him and started talking to him, giving him a personality.
Hades[ | ]
As Zagreus goes on his escape attempts, Bouldy is seen with Sisyphus in Tartarus. He isn't up for talk at first, but after some encouragement from his companion, the prince will finally start talking with him and build a friendship. From then on, Bouldy is willing to lend a little help to Zagreus at the price of one Nectar.
Epilogue[ | ]
Once Sisyphus's contract is revised and he's no longer bound to his previous torment, he still decides to stay in Tartarus, mostly to stay with Bouldy, among other reasons.
Ambrosia[ | ]
Although Bouldy cannot be gifted Ambrosia, he can be gifted Nectar once per escape attempt. However, he lacks an Affinity level.
Codex Entry[ | ]
Bouldy does not have a Codex entry.
Boons[ | ]
After the player has conversed with Sisyphus a number of times, Zagreus becomes able to have "conversations" with Bouldy and can even gift him Nectar. Thereafter, he can be gifted Nectar once per escape attempt if Sisyphus' room is encountered. Doing so rewards the player with the Heart of Stone boon, which rewards a random buff when acquired. Though the boon offers modest stat increases it can be useful if the player has excess Nectar, as it is the only mid-run benefit one can receive by spending Nectar. The boon can bestow one of the following effects:
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 Heart of Stone |
You believe in Bouldy, and Bouldy believes in you. |
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Heart of Stone |
You believe in Bouldy, and Bouldy believes in you. |
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Heart of Stone |
You believe in Bouldy, and Bouldy believes in you. |
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Heart of Stone |
You believe in Bouldy, and Bouldy believes in you. |
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Heart of Stone |
You believe in Bouldy, and Bouldy believes in you. |
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Heart of Stone |
You believe in Bouldy, and Bouldy believes in you. |
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Heart of Stone |
You do not know if you believe in Bouldy... |
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- ↑ "Ambiguity Bonus" appears to do nothing at all for Zagreus' abilities.
Trivia[ | ]
- Bouldy appears to have been inspired by Wilson from the movie "Cast Away."
Notes[ | ]
- Even before Bouldy becomes an interactable character, you can see dizzy and other effects applied on him through the use of festive fog.
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