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Dune is a Bound ability from the JORGE JOESTAR light novel, used by Goyathlay Soundman of the 37th universe. Its whole form is molded from sand that can take countless shapes, and Kars later copies the power to craft a superior version he calls Dune Ultimate.

Stand Type: Close-Range / Natural Humanoid / Phenomenon (Bound)
Manga Debut: JORGE JOESTAR Chapter 10: The H.G. Wells
Namesake: Dune (2021 film)
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Overview

Dune is the Bound power of Goyathlay Soundman, a figure from the 37th universe who turns up in the JORGE JOESTAR light novel. By his own account it may not even qualify as a true Stand, because it crumbles back into plain sand the instant it strays too far from him. Its appearance mirrors the earlier In a Silent Way, only rebuilt out of sand, and it still wears that predecessor's feathered war bonnet while bearing Tezcatlipoca's mosaic mask. Kars eventually copies the ability, engineering a stronger form he dubs Dune Ultimate.

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Mechanics

The power pulls sand from any surroundings and sculpts it into whatever shape is called for, leaving its user shielded against most blows. Dune's own substance is sand carried from Soundman's homeland; it can bend into many forms but reverts to loose sand the moment he drifts too far away from it.

Soundman can send Dune off to gather still more sand, and those grains double as a listening device, allowing him to catch sounds across long distances. Packed around him as armor, the sand fends off incoming attacks, though sheathing his own face in it robs him of sight. Once Kars takes up the power, he drives it past the original, raising bigger sand whirlpools and taller pillars than Soundman ever managed.

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Notable Users

Goyathlay Soundman of the 37th universe is the original owner of the ability. Kars becomes its second wielder after replicating it and refining it into his own upgraded form, Dune Ultimate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Stand Dune's ability?

Dune lets Goyathlay Soundman pull sand from his surroundings and sculpt it into whatever shape he needs, shielding himself against most blows. The sand also doubles as a listening device, letting him catch sounds across long distances.

Who created Dune?

Dune is wielded by Goyathlay Soundman of the 37th universe in the light novel JORGE JOESTAR. By his own account, it may not even qualify as a true Stand, since it crumbles back into plain sand if it strays too far from him.

What is Dune Ultimate's relation to Dune?

Dune Ultimate is an upgraded version of Dune created after Kars copies the original ability from Goyathlay Soundman and refines it further, raising bigger sand whirlpools and taller pillars than Soundman ever managed.

What is Dune's weakness?

Dune's main weakness is that it crumbles back into loose sand the moment it strays too far from Goyathlay Soundman. Sheathing his own face in the sand for armor also robs him of sight.

What is the Stand Dune named after?

Dune is named after the 2021 film Dune, and its appearance mirrors the earlier ability In a Silent Way, only rebuilt out of sand.

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