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| image = Raphaellarianrender.jpeg
| image = Raphaellarianrender.jpeg
}}
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{{Infobox statistics
{{Infobox creature
| name = Raphael
| name = Raphael
| bodyclass =
| image = Raphael Model Demonic.png
| image = Raphael Model Demonic.png
| imagesize = 0.6
| str = 18
| str = 18
| dex = 16
| dex = 16
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| wis = 16
| wis = 16
| cha = 19
| cha = 19
| str_save_proficiency = y
| str save prof = y
| con_save_proficiency = y
| con save prof = y
| int_save_proficiency = y
| int save prof = y
| cha_save_proficiency = y
| cha save prof = y
| level = 12 <!--;16{{honour}}-->
| level = 12 <!--;16{{honour}}-->
| race = Fiend
| h level = 16
| type = Fiend
| race = [[Cambion]]
| hit_points = 666
| type = [[Fiend]]
| armour_class = 21
| hp = 666
| ac = 21
| size = Medium
| size = Medium
| weight_kg = 80
| weight kg = 80
| weight_lb = 160
| resistances = Slashing resistant nm, Piercing resistant nm, Bludgeoning resistant nm, Fire immunity, Lightning resistant full, Cold resistant full, Poison resistant full
| initiative = +3{{note|While his tooltip shows +9 initiative, most of it comes from Soul Pillar dexterity bonuses, which is applied only after combat begins and initiative is rolled. Works only for the fight straight after dialogue, if you disengage and try to fight again, he'll have full +9 initiative.|name=RaphaelInit}}
| nonmagic resistant1 = Piercing
| nonmagic resistant2 = Bludgeoning
| nonmagic resistant3 = Slashing
| resistant1 = Cold
| resistant2 = Poison
| resistant3 = Lightning
| immune1 = Fire


| condition1_name = Soul Pillar Proximity
| conditions = Soul Pillar Proximity
| condition1_description = For every remaining Soul Pillar, Raphael gains additional fire damage and bonus to Dexterity.
| passives = Darkvision, Devil's Sight, Fiendish Blessing, Inevitable Resolve, Infernal Retribution, Magic Resistance, Opportunity Attack, Soul Pillar Proximity, Soul Reaper
| h passives = Darkvision, Devil's Sight, Fiendish Blessing, Inevitable Resolve, Infernal Retribution, Magic Resistance, Opportunity Attack, Soul Pillar Proximity, Soul Reaper, Legendary Action: Beguiling Rebuke
}}
{{CombatTab}}
This page focuses on [[Raphael]]'s behaviour during his combat encounter. Raphael is able to be fought at the [[House of Hope]], where he is joined by [[Korilla|Korrilla]], [[Yurgir]] and six [[Vengeful Cambion]]s. His arena also has four [[Pillar of Souls|Soul Pilllars]], which Raphael uses to regain health and cast powerful spells.


| feature1_name = Darkvision
== Attacks and abilities ==
| feature1_description = Can attack creatures in the dark without disadvantage, up to a range of 12 m (40 ft).
| feature2_name = Devil's Sight
| feature2_description = Can see normally in magical and natural darkness.
| feature3_name = Fiendish Blessing
| feature3_description = Grants +2 to armour class.
| feature4_name = Inevitable Resolve
| feature4_description = Cannot be controlled or incapacitated.
| feature5_name = Infernal Retribution
| feature5_description = Burns an opponent who tries to make a saving throw against Raphael.
| feature6_name = Magic Resistance
| feature6_description = Gives advantage on saving throws against magical effects.
| feature7_name = Opportunity Attack
| feature7_description = React by attacking a creature moving out of range.
| feature8_name = Soul Pillar Proximity
| feature8_description = Gives Raphael bonuses for remaining pillars.
| feature9_name = Soul Reaper
| feature9_description = Sever the soul of a creature who is downed by Raphael.
| feature10_name = Legendary Action: Beguiling Rebuke
| feature10_description = Use a legendary action to Beguile an attacker.
| feature10_mode = Honour


| action1_name = Igniting Spark
=== Extra initiative ===
| action1 = {{ublist|
While his tooltip shows +9 initiative, most of it is added through the Soul Pillar dexterity bonuses, which are applied only after combat begins and initiative is rolled. Works only for the fight straight after dialogue and only in regular fiend form.  If disengaging and trying to fight again, he'll have full +9 initiative again.
* '''Ranged attack''': +8 to hit, 18 m range, 1 target
* '''Hit''': {{damage color|Fire|4d6 Fire}} damage
* '''Target''': Creates [[Hellfire Surface]], 1 turn
* '''Cost''': 1 Action or 1 Bonus Action & 1 Soul Charge}}
| action1_class = nowrap


| action2_name = Incinerate
=== Regular Fiend Form ===
| action2 =  {{ublist|
{{Feature box|Consume Souls}}
* '''Spell''': AoE
{{Feature box|Diabolic Chains}}
* '''Hit''': {{damage color|Fire|8d8 Fire}} damage
{{Feature box|Igniting Spark}}
* '''Save''': Dexterity (DC 15) halves damage
{{Feature box|Incinerate}}
* '''Cost''': 1 Action & 2 Soul Charges}}
| action2_class = nowrap


| action3_name = Diabolic Chains
=== Ascended Fiend Form ===
| action3 = {{ublist|
{{Infobox creature
* '''Ranged spell attack''': range 18 m, 3 rays
| name = Ascended differences
* '''Hit''': {{damage color|Fire|6d6 Fire}} damage per ray
* '''Target''': creates [[Hellfire Surface]], 1 turn
* '''Cost''': 1 Action & 2 Soul Charges}}
| action3_class = nowrap
 
| action4_name = Consume Souls
| action4 = {{ublist|
* '''Action''': range 30 m
* '''Effect''': {{damage text|3d6|Healing}} 3d6 hp per soul pillar
* '''Effect''': restore {{cond|Punish Divinity|w=20px}}
* '''Cost''': Bonus Action }}
| action4_class = nowrap
 
| action5_effect = {{cond|Roiling Hellfire}}
| action5 = {{ublist|
* '''Hellfire surface''': AoE 1m
* '''Effect''': {{damage color|Fire|6d6 Fire}} damage per turn}}
| action5_class = nowrap
 
| action6_name = Beguiling Rebuke
| action6 = {{ublist|
* '''Action''': range 18 m, AoE attacker
* '''Effect''': inflict [[Beguiled]], 2 turns
* '''Beguile''': target cannot target Raphael
* '''Save''': Wisdom to avoid
* '''Cost''': Legendary Action}}
| action6_class = nowrap
| action6_mode = Honour
 
| modules =  
{{Infobox statistics
| subbox = yes
| mode = Ascended differences
| image = Raphael Ascended Fiend Model.png
| image = Raphael Ascended Fiend Model.png
| level = 12
| level = 12
| h level = 16
| str = 20
| str = 20
| dex = 16
| dex = 16
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| wis = 16
| wis = 16
| cha = 19
| cha = 19
| str_save_proficiency = y
| str save prof = y
| con_save_proficiency = y
| con save prof = y
| int_save_proficiency = y
| int save prof = y
| cha_save_proficiency = y
| cha save prof = y
| initiative = +7
| conditions = Ascended Fiend
 
| passives = Multiattack: Last Resort
| condition1_name = Ascended Fiend
| h passives = Multiattack: Last Resort, Legendary Action: Soul Ascension
| condition1_description = Raphael has ascended, granting him an even deadlier array of spells and abilities.
 
| feature1_name = Multiattack: Last Resort
| feature1_description = Raphael can multiattack while in his ascended form and with no remaining pillars.
| feature2_name = Legendary Action: Soul Ascension
| feature2_description = Use a legendary action to use Soul Ascension after Raphael or an ally is attacked. Replaces Beguiling Rebuke.
| feature2_mode = Honour
}}
}}{{CombatTab}}
This page focuses on [[Raphael]]'s behaviour during his combat encounter. Raphael is able to be fought at the [[House of Hope]], where he is joined by [[Korilla]], [[Yurgir]] and six [[Vengeful Cambion]]s. His arena also has four [[Pillar of Souls|Soul Pilllars]], which Raphael uses to regain health and cast powerful spells.
 
== Attacks and abilities ==
{{Feature box|name=Igniting Spark|image name=Fire Bolt.webp
|* A ranged attack which deals {{DamageText|4d6|Fire}} damage and creates a [[Hellfire Surface]] beneath the target.
* Creatures within the surface are inflicted with:<br> {{condition|Roiling Hellfire}}
* Raphael may also spend {{SmallIcon|Spell Slot Icon.png}} 1 Soul Charge and use this as a {{action | bonus }}.
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Incinerate|image name=Flame Strike.webp
|* Raphael spends {{SmallIcon|Spell Slot Icon.png}} 2 Soul Charges to deal {{DamageText|8~64|Fire}} damage in a small area.
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Diabolic Chains|image name=Scorching Ray.webp
|* Raphael spends {{SmallIcon|Spell Slot Icon.png}} 2 Soul Charges to lash out with 3 chains of '''Hellfire''' and push the targets back 3m.
{{DamageInfo|6d6|Fire|per=ray}}
* Creates a [[Hellfire Surface]] for {{Duration|1}}.
{{Prereq|Hellfire ignores [[Resistance]] and [[Immune|Immunity]] to {{DamageText||Fire}} damage.}}
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Consume Souls|image name=Action Surge.webp
|* Raphael absorbs souls from each remaining Soul Pillar, regaining {{DamageText|3~18|Healing}} hit points per pillar, and restoring {{cond|Punish Divinity}}.
* Raphael restores a soul charge for each remaining pillar.
}}
}}


=== Ascended Fiend Form ===
{{Feature box|Claws (Raphael)}}
 
{{Feature box|Fiendish Ascension}}
{{Feature box|name=Fiendish Ascension|image name=Fiendish Ascension.webp
{{Feature box|Multiattack (Raphael)}}
|* Raphael takes on a more powerful infernal form, and consumes a new soul for every broken pillar.
{{Feature box|Ravaging Inferno}}
* He may stay in this form longer for each pillar destroyed.
* (See the ''Ascended'' tab in the infobox above for Raphael's ascended stats).
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Multiattack|link=Multiattack (Raphael)|image name=Multiattack Earth Elemental.webp
|* This attack may only be used while Raphael has fulfilled the conditions for [[Multiattack: Last Resort]]; all soul pillars have been destroyed and he has transformed into his ascended form.
* Raphael deals {{DamageText|2d12 + 5|Slashing}} damage twice, and gains {{cond|Action Surge}}.
* Action Surge ultimately lets Raphael attack four times per round.
* After Raphael has used the last of his {{cond|Soul Charges}}, he will only use this attack.
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Ravaging Inferno|image name=Fireball.webp
|* Raphael spends {{SmallIcon|Spell Slot Icon.png}} 2 Soul Charges to hurl an exploding ball of {{cond|Roiling Hellfire}} that damages all nearby creatures and objects.
* Must be in ascended fiend form.
{{DamageInfo|20d6|Fire| save = Dexterity | save effect = half }}
{{AOE | radius | m = 4 | ft =  }}
* Creates Roiling Hellfire surface for {{Duration|1}}.
{{Prereq|Hellfire ignores [[Resistance]] and [[Immune|Immunity]] to {{DamageText||Fire}} damage.}}
}}
 
{{TooltipBox|Claws|image=Action Imp Claws.png
|* Melee attack dealing {{DamageText|3d6 + 5|Slashing}} damage.
* Raphael may use this as a {{Action|Reaction}} to someone moving out of his range.
}}


=== Punish Divinity ===
=== Punish Divinity ===
 
{{Feature box|Punish Divinity}}
{{Feature box|name=Punish Divinity|image name=Hellish Rebuke.webp
{{Feature box|Soul Drain}}
|* While Raphael has the {{cond|Punish Divinity}}, he may use this {{action|reaction}} to attempt to {{cond|Infernal Stun}} a creature who attacks him with {{DamageType|Radiant}} damage.
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Soul Drain|image name=Vampiric Touch.webp
|* Against a creature who is {{cond|Infernal Stun|Infernal Stunned}}, Raphael may deal {{DamageText|12d6|Necrotic}} damage and restore his hit points by half the damage dealt.
}}


=== Honour mode ===
=== Honour mode ===
While in [[Honour mode]], Raphael has access to [[legendary action]]s, which let him use two additional abilities. He can use legendary actions as many times per round as there are remaining Soul Pillars at the start of the round.
While in [[Honour mode]], Raphael has access to [[legendary action]]s, which let him use two additional abilities. He can use legendary actions as many times per round as there are remaining Soul Pillars at the start of the round.


{{Feature box|name = Beguiling Rebuke| image name = Legendary Action Crowd Control.webp
{{Feature box|Beguiling Rebuke}}
|* May only be used while in cambion form.
{{Feature box|Soul Ascension}}
* As a reaction, try to {{cond|Beguiled|Beguile}} an attacker and its nearby allies.
* Creatures charmed in this way cannot attack Raphael.
* Raphael can use this legendary reaction to cast this as many times per round as there are remaining Soul Pillars.
}}
 
{{Feature box|name=Soul Ascension|image name = Legendary Action Utility.webp
|* May only be used while in {{SAI|Fiendish Ascension}} form
* Create a column of writhing souls that transforms allied [[Vengeful Cambion|Cambions]] into {{cond|Hellfire Cambion}}s and deals {{DamageText|6d10|Necrotic}} to any non-fiend caught inside.
* Cambions ascended by this cascade deal Hellfire damage, which ignores [[Resistance]] and [[Immunity]] to Fire damage.
* Raphael can spend a Legendary Action to immediately cast this when he or his allies are attacked.
{{DamageInfo|6d10|Necrotic| save = Dexterity | save dc = 18 | save effect = half }}
}}


== Conditions and passives ==
== Conditions and passives ==
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====Soul Pillar Proximity====
====Soul Pillar Proximity====
{{condition|Soul Pillar Proximity}}
{{condition|Soul Pillar Proximity}}
* This condition stacks for each Soul Pillar still active. At the maximum of four stacks, Raphael will have an additional {{DamageText|4~48|Fire}} damage and a +12 bonus to [[Dexterity]] [[checks]] and [[saving throws]].
* This condition stacks for each [[Pillar of Souls|Soul Pillar]] still active. At the maximum of four stacks, Raphael will have an additional {{DamageText|4~48|Fire}} damage and a +12 bonus to [[Dexterity]] score.
* As this affects his Dexterity score, at the beginning of combat he will have an AC of 27
* In total, at the beginning of combat, Raphael will have 28 Dexterity and an AC of 27.


====Soul Charges====
====Soul Charges====
{{condition|Soul Charges}}
{{condition|Soul Charges}}
* This condition will recharge when Raphael uses his {{SAI|Consume Souls}} ability. He gains a charge for each remaining pillar.
* This condition will recharge when Raphael uses his {{SAI|Consume Souls}} ability. He gains a charge for each remaining [[Pillar of Souls|pillar]].
* This condition will also recharge when Raphael uses his {{SAI|Fiendish Ascension}} ability. He gains a charge for each destroyed pillar.
* This condition will also recharge when Raphael uses his {{SAI|Fiendish Ascension}} ability. He gains a charge for each destroyed pillar.
* Raphael uses these charges as spell slots.  
* Raphael uses these charges as spell slots.  
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== Allies ==
== Allies ==
* [[Yurgir]] (conditional)
* {{MdCharLink|Korrilla}}
* [[Korrilla]]
* {{MdCharLink|Vengeful Cambion}} - 6x
* 6x [[Vengeful Cambion]]
* {{MdCharLink|Yurgir}} (conditional)


== Encounter ==
== Encounter details==
{{Infobox statistics
{{Infobox creature
| name = Pillar of Souls
| name = Pillar of Souls
| image = Pillar of Souls .png
| image = Pillar of Souls .png
| imagesize = 0.5
| imagesize = 0.5
| hit_points = 99
| hp = 99
| initiative =
| resistances = Piercing resistance full, Necrotic immunity, Fire immunity, Psychic immunity, Poison immunity, Bludgeoning vulnerable, Force vulnerable
| proficiency_bonus =
| resistant1 = Piercing
| immune1 = Necrotic
| immune2 = Fire
| immune3 = Psychic
| immune4 = Poison
| vulnerable1 = Bludgeoning
| vulnerable2 = Force
}}
}}
Raphael can be fought in the [[House of Hope]]'s foyer. The cutscene and ensuing fight only begin once the "Portal to the Devil's Fee" is selected, allowing time for the party to position themselves around the room.
Raphael can be fought in the [[House of Hope]]'s foyer. The cutscene and ensuing fight only begin once the "Portal to the Devil's Fee" is selected, allowing time for the party to position themselves around the room.


The player may be joined by [[Hope]] if they completed [[Save Hope]] before confronting Raphael. Yurgir will also join the party if they  previously sided with him during the quest [[Kill Raphael's Old Enemy]] and completed [[Break Yurgir's Contract]] in [[Act Two]]; otherwise, he will need to be convinced to switch sides with a {{Ability check|Persuasion|30}}.
The player may be joined by {{CharLink|Hope}} if they completed [[Save Hope]] before confronting Raphael. Yurgir will also join the party if they  previously sided with him during the quest [[Kill Raphael's Old Enemy]] and completed [[Break Yurgir's Contract]] in [[Act Two]]; otherwise, he will need to be convinced to switch sides with a {{Ability check|Persuasion|30}}.


=== Phase one ===
=== Phase one ===
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* One soul charge, which Raphael uses as spell slots. These are refreshed when he uses his Consume Souls ability, or when he ascends. (''See [[#Soul Charges]]'')
* One soul charge, which Raphael uses as spell slots. These are refreshed when he uses his Consume Souls ability, or when he ascends. (''See [[#Soul Charges]]'')
* {{DamageText|3d6|Healing}} when he uses his {{SAI|Consume Souls}} ability.
* {{DamageText|3d6|Healing}} when he uses his {{SAI|Consume Souls}} ability.


Raphael's [[# Fiendish Ascension|Fiendish Ascension]] ability will let him take on a more powerful form (see the ''Ascended'' tab in the info box at the top of this page). He may use this to transform whenever a pillar is broken, and each destroyed pillar will give him another Soul Charge.  
Raphael's [[# Fiendish Ascension|Fiendish Ascension]] ability will let him take on a more powerful form (see the ''Ascended'' tab in the info box at the top of this page). He may use this to transform whenever a pillar is broken, and each destroyed pillar will give him another Soul Charge.  


 
Raphael also has the ability to sever souls. If a party member is downed by Raphael during the battle, they will receive the condition [[Severed Soul (Condition)|Severed Soul]], having disadvantage on attack rolls and all ability checks. This debuff can be removed by the party member, by casting {{SAI|Restore Soul}} on either Raphael or a Soul Pillar -- affected party members automatically gain this ability while they have the Severed Soul condition. The debuff will also be removed if Raphael is defeated.
Raphael also has the ability to sever souls. If a character reaches 0 HP while in battle, they will receive the condition [[Severed Soul (Condition)|Severed Soul]], having disadvantage on attack rolls and all ability checks. This debuff will be removed after Raphael is defeated.


=== Phase two ===
=== Phase two ===
When all soul pillars have been destroyed Raphael will permanently transform into his Ascended Fiend form. When transforming into his fiend form for this final time, the four broken soul pillars will give him four final soul charges.
When all soul pillars have been destroyed Raphael will permanently transform into his Ascended Fiend form. When transforming into his fiend form for this final time, the four broken soul pillars will give him four final soul charges.


At this stage, he may use his most powerful attack, [[#_Ravaging Inferno|Ravaging Inferno]], costing 2 soul charges and dealing 20d6 Hellfire damage in a {{AOE|radius|m=4|ft=}}.  
At this stage, he may use his most powerful attack, {{SAI|Ravaging Inferno}}, costing 2 soul charges and dealing 20d6 Hellfire damage in a {{AOE|radius|m=4|ft=}}.  


He will also now be able to use his [[# Multiattack|Multiattack]]. This attack does 2d16 slashing, plus his attack modifier, which is +5 while he is in his ascended form. It also grants him Action Surge, so he may use his multiattack again, possibly attacking four times in one round. Once all his soul charges are depleted, Raphael will only be able to use his multiattack.
He will also now be able to use his [[# Multiattack|Multiattack]]. This attack does 2d12 slashing, plus his attack modifier, which is +5 while he is in his ascended form. It also grants him Action Surge, so he may use his multiattack again, possibly attacking four times in one round. Once all his soul charges are depleted, Raphael will only be able to use his multiattack.


== Tactics ==
== Tactics ==
=== Pre-combat ===
=== Pre-combat ===
* Before fighting Raphael, the restoration faucets in the boudoir can be used to take a pseudo long rest. They can be used to restore spell slots after casting passive buffs, such as {{SAI|Heroes' Feast}} or {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}} (they are not considered a true [[long rest]], so conditions that are removed upon a long rest will remain).
* Before fighting Raphael, the restoration faucets in the boudoir can be used to take a pseudo long rest. They can be used to restore spell slots after casting passive buffs, such as {{SAI|Heroes' Feast}} or {{SAI|Freedom of Movement}}. They are not considered a true [[long rest]], so conditions that are removed upon a long rest will remain.
* Placing [[Smokepowder Barrel]]s or [[Runepowder Barrel]]s around each pillar before beginning the fight can help you easily remove Soul Pillars and deal damage during combat.  
* Placing {{SmRarityItem|Smokepowder Barrel|alias=Smokepowder Barrels}} or {{SmRarityItem|Runepowder Barrel|alias=Runepowder Barrels}} around each pillar before beginning the fight can help you easily remove Soul Pillars and deal damage during combat.
* Having {{SmRarityItem|The Blood of Lathander}} equipped and standing near the middle of the room can blind him upon entering combat, via the [[Lathander's Light]] passive feature.


=== During ===
=== During combat ===
*It is worthwhile destroying the surrounding Soul Pillars before focusing on Raphael, as he will not only use them for spell casting, but can regain hit points from them each round with Consume Souls. Raphael will also be harder to hit the more pillars are active, as each pillar increases his AC through his DEX score.
*It is worthwhile destroying the surrounding Soul Pillars before focusing on Raphael, as he will not only use them for spell casting, but can regain hit points from them each round with Consume Souls. Raphael will also be harder to hit the more pillars are active, as each pillar increases his AC through his DEX score.
** The pillars are weak to {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}} and {{DamageType|Force}} damage.  
** The pillars are weak to {{DamageType|Bludgeoning}} and {{DamageType|Force}} damage.  
** The [[Orphic Hammer]], which is picked up at the House of Hope, may be useful for destroying the pillars.
** The {{SmRarityItem|Orphic Hammer}}, which is picked up at the House of Hope, may be useful for destroying the pillars.
*Take care when using Radiant damage against Raphael's cambions, as their {{cond|Fleeting Protection}} allows Raphael to reflect twice the amount of radiant damage done as Fire damage.
*Take care when using Radiant damage against Raphael's cambions, as their {{cond|Fleeting Protection}} allows Raphael to reflect twice the amount of radiant damage done as Fire damage.
*{{SAI|Planar Binding}} is useful here for controlling the cambions.
*{{SAI|Planar Binding}} is useful here for controlling the cambions.
* If the party rescued [[Hope]], she will also have available {{SAI|Divine Intervention}} and her unique {{SAI|Revoke Guest Status}} which can be used to permanently eject cambions.
* If the party rescued [[Hope]], she will also have available {{SAI|Divine Intervention}} and her unique {{SAI|Revoke Guest Status}} which can be used to permanently eject cambions. Be cautious when casting {{SAI|Divine Intervention}} when multiple enemies are affected by {{cond|Fleeting Protection}}, as the reflected damage will likely kill Hope.  
*{{SAI|Hold Monster}} is very effective against Raphael since, while the condition ends following his next turn due to his {{SAI|Inevitable Resolve}} feature, it effectively skips his turn and all damage he takes until he breaks out of it become Critial Hits.
*{{SAI|Hold Monster}} is very effective against Raphael since, while the condition ends following his next turn due to his {{SAI|Inevitable Resolve}} feature, it effectively skips his turn and all damage he takes until he breaks out of it become Critical Hits.
*{{SAI|Silence}}, combined with any method of immobilization, can reduce the effectiveness of Raphael's soul absorbtion. While he can still consume souls, he cannot cast any of the enhanced spells provided by his soul charges. It can be hard to keep him still, but a {{SAI|Phantasmal Killer}} from a caster with a high enough save DC has a high chance of keeping him locked within the field of silence.
*{{SAI|Punish Divinity}} can be completely negated by having Raphael use his reaction on a {{SAI|Opportunity Attack}}


== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==
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Latest revision as of 21:31, 7 November 2024

Overview Combat

This page focuses on Raphael's behaviour during his combat encounter. Raphael is able to be fought at the House of Hope, where he is joined by Korrilla, Yurgir and six Vengeful Cambions. His arena also has four Soul Pilllars, which Raphael uses to regain health and cast powerful spells.

Attacks and abilities[edit | edit source]

Extra initiative[edit | edit source]

While his tooltip shows +9 initiative, most of it is added through the Soul Pillar dexterity bonuses, which are applied only after combat begins and initiative is rolled. Works only for the fight straight after dialogue and only in regular fiend form. If disengaging and trying to fight again, he'll have full +9 initiative again.

Regular Fiend Form[edit | edit source]

Action Surge.webp
Consume Souls Consume Souls ()
D6 Healing.png 3d6 (3~18) hit points

Absorb a soul from each Soul Pillar still standing to spend on powerful spells.


Regain 3~18 hit points and restore your Punish Divinity every time you absorb souls in this way.

 Range: 30 m / 100 ft
Recharge: per turn
Scorching Ray.webp
Diabolic Chains Diabolic Chains ()
D6 Fire.png 6d6 (6~36) Damage TypesFire

Spend 2 souls you have consumed to lash out with 3 magmatic chains of Hellfire and possibly push the targets back 5 m / 17 ft.

DEX Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Fire Bolt.webp
Igniting Spark Igniting Spark ()
D6 Fire.png 6d6 (6~36) Damage TypesFire

Launch a mote of infernal flame to set a target alight and Burn Burn it.

DEX Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
Flame Strike.webp
Incinerate Incinerate ()
D8 Fire.png 8d8 (8~64) Damage TypesFire

Spend 8~64Damage TypesFire damage soul to wreath a target in malevolent flame.

DEX Save
AoE: 3 m / 10 ft (Radius)

Ascended Fiend Form[edit | edit source]

Claws Imp.webp
Claws Claws ()
D6 Slashing.png 3d6 (3~18) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Damage TypesSlashing

Lash out with deadly claws.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Fiendish Ascension.webp
Fiendish Ascension Fiendish Ascension
Harness the energy of a recently shattered Soul Pillar to take on a more powerful infernal form, and consume a new soul for every broken pillar. Each time Raphael transforms he may stay in this heightened aspect for longer.
Recharge: per battle
Multiattack Earth Elemental.webp
Multiattack Multiattack ()
D12 Slashing.png 2d12 (2~24) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing
+
D12 Slashing.png 2d12 (2~24) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing
+
D12 Slashing.png 2d12 (2~24) + Strength modifier Damage TypesSlashing

Aim multiple attacks at a target.

(Tactician) Once per turn, thanks to his cacodemonic power, Multiattack grants Rapharel Action Surge Action Surge, allowing him to Multiattack again.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
Fireball.webp
Ravaging Inferno Ravaging Inferno ()
D6 Fire.png 20d6 (20~120) Damage TypesFire

Spend 2 souls to hurl an exploding ball of Hellfire Hellfire that damages all nearby creatures and objects.

Hellfire burns with more fervour than any mortal flame, ignoring Resistance and Immunity to Fire damage.

DEX Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius)
Recharge: per turn

Punish Divinity[edit | edit source]

Hellish Rebuke.webp
Punish Divinity Punish Divinity ()
After taking Radiant damage, Stun the attacker, allowing you to Drain Drain its hit points.
DEX Save
 Range: 30 m / 100 ft
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Soul Drain Soul Drain
D6 Necrotic.png 12d6 (12~72) Damage TypesNecrotic

Drain the life force of an Infernal Stunned Infernal Stunned creature, restoring your hit points by half the damage dealt.

 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Honour mode[edit | edit source]

While in Honour mode, Raphael has access to legendary actions, which let him use two additional abilities. He can use legendary actions as many times per round as there are remaining Soul Pillars at the start of the round.

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Beguiling Rebuke Beguiling Rebuke

Try to Beguile Beguile your attacker and its nearby allies.

Creatures charmed in this way cannot attack Raphael.

WIS Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft
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Soul Ascension Soul Ascension
D10 Necrotic.png 6d10 (6~60) Damage TypesNecrotic

Create a column of writhing souls that transforms allied Cambions into Hellfire Cambion Hellfire Cambions and deals 6d10Damage TypesNecrotic to any non-fiend caught inside.

Cambions ascended by this cascade deal Hellfire damage, which ignores Resistance and Immunity to Fire damage.

DEX Save
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Conditions and passives[edit | edit source]

Soul Pillar Proximity[edit | edit source]

Soul Pillar Proximity Soul Pillar Proximity
  • Raphael is surrounded by Soul Pillars, granting Raphael's attacks an additional 1~12Damage TypesFire (per pillar) damage and a +3 (per pillar) bonus to his Dexterity score.
  • This condition stacks for each Soul Pillar still active. At the maximum of four stacks, Raphael will have an additional 4~48Damage TypesFire damage and a +12 bonus to Dexterity score.
  • In total, at the beginning of combat, Raphael will have 28 Dexterity and an AC of 27.

Soul Charges[edit | edit source]

Soul Charges Soul Charges
  • Raphael has soul(s) to spend on powerful spells.
  • This condition will recharge when Raphael uses his Consume Souls Consume Souls ability. He gains a charge for each remaining pillar.
  • This condition will also recharge when Raphael uses his Fiendish Ascension Fiendish Ascension ability. He gains a charge for each destroyed pillar.
  • Raphael uses these charges as spell slots.

Ascended Fiend[edit | edit source]

Ascended Fiend Ascended Fiend
  • Raphael has gorged on souls and enhanced his fiendish powers, granting him an even deadlier array of spells and abilities. In this form, Soul Overcharge Soul Overcharge will not prevent him from using Souls to cast spells.

Soul Reaper[edit | edit source]

Soul Reaper Soul Reaper

  • When Raphael reduces an enemy's hit points to 0, he Severs the soul from their body.
Severed Soul Severed Soul

Honour mode[edit | edit source]

While in Honour mode, Raphael has some additional passives, which let him use their associated abilities (see #Honour mode):

Allies[edit | edit source]

Encounter details[edit | edit source]

Raphael can be fought in the House of Hope's foyer. The cutscene and ensuing fight only begin once the "Portal to the Devil's Fee" is selected, allowing time for the party to position themselves around the room.

The player may be joined by Hope Hope if they completed Save Hope before confronting Raphael. Yurgir will also join the party if they previously sided with him during the quest Kill Raphael's Old Enemy and completed Break Yurgir's Contract in Act Two; otherwise, he will need to be convinced to switch sides with a DC 30 Persuasion check.

Phase one[edit | edit source]

This room has four soul pillars which Raphael will use during combat. Each soul pillar gives Raphael:

  • An additional 1~12Damage TypesFire damage and a +3 bonus to DEX checks and saving throws (see #Soul Pillar Proximity)
  • One soul charge, which Raphael uses as spell slots. These are refreshed when he uses his Consume Souls ability, or when he ascends. (See #Soul Charges)
  • 3d6hit points when he uses his Consume Souls Consume Souls ability.

Raphael's Fiendish Ascension ability will let him take on a more powerful form (see the Ascended tab in the info box at the top of this page). He may use this to transform whenever a pillar is broken, and each destroyed pillar will give him another Soul Charge.

Raphael also has the ability to sever souls. If a party member is downed by Raphael during the battle, they will receive the condition Severed Soul, having disadvantage on attack rolls and all ability checks. This debuff can be removed by the party member, by casting Restore Soul Restore Soul on either Raphael or a Soul Pillar -- affected party members automatically gain this ability while they have the Severed Soul condition. The debuff will also be removed if Raphael is defeated.

Phase two[edit | edit source]

When all soul pillars have been destroyed Raphael will permanently transform into his Ascended Fiend form. When transforming into his fiend form for this final time, the four broken soul pillars will give him four final soul charges.

At this stage, he may use his most powerful attack, Ravaging Inferno Ravaging Inferno, costing 2 soul charges and dealing 20d6 Hellfire damage in a AoE: 4 m / 13 ft (Radius).

He will also now be able to use his Multiattack. This attack does 2d12 slashing, plus his attack modifier, which is +5 while he is in his ascended form. It also grants him Action Surge, so he may use his multiattack again, possibly attacking four times in one round. Once all his soul charges are depleted, Raphael will only be able to use his multiattack.

Tactics[edit | edit source]

Pre-combat[edit | edit source]

  • Before fighting Raphael, the restoration faucets in the boudoir can be used to take a pseudo long rest. They can be used to restore spell slots after casting passive buffs, such as Heroes' Feast Heroes' Feast or Freedom of Movement Freedom of Movement. They are not considered a true long rest, so conditions that are removed upon a long rest will remain.
  • Placing Smokepowder Barrels or Runepowder Barrels around each pillar before beginning the fight can help you easily remove Soul Pillars and deal damage during combat.
  • Having The Blood of Lathander equipped and standing near the middle of the room can blind him upon entering combat, via the Lathander's Light passive feature.

During combat[edit | edit source]

  • It is worthwhile destroying the surrounding Soul Pillars before focusing on Raphael, as he will not only use them for spell casting, but can regain hit points from them each round with Consume Souls. Raphael will also be harder to hit the more pillars are active, as each pillar increases his AC through his DEX score.
    • The pillars are weak to Damage TypesBludgeoning and Damage TypesForce damage.
    • The Orphic Hammer, which is picked up at the House of Hope, may be useful for destroying the pillars.
  • Take care when using Radiant damage against Raphael's cambions, as their Fleeting Protection Fleeting Protection allows Raphael to reflect twice the amount of radiant damage done as Fire damage.
  • Planar Binding Planar Binding is useful here for controlling the cambions.
  • If the party rescued Hope, she will also have available Divine Intervention Divine Intervention and her unique Revoke Guest Status Revoke Guest Status which can be used to permanently eject cambions. Be cautious when casting Divine Intervention Divine Intervention when multiple enemies are affected by Fleeting Protection Fleeting Protection, as the reflected damage will likely kill Hope.
  • Hold Monster Hold Monster is very effective against Raphael since, while the condition ends following his next turn due to his Inevitable Resolve Inevitable Resolve feature, it effectively skips his turn and all damage he takes until he breaks out of it become Critical Hits.
  • Silence Silence, combined with any method of immobilization, can reduce the effectiveness of Raphael's soul absorbtion. While he can still consume souls, he cannot cast any of the enhanced spells provided by his soul charges. It can be hard to keep him still, but a Phantasmal Killer Phantasmal Killer from a caster with a high enough save DC has a high chance of keeping him locked within the field of silence.
  • Punish Divinity Punish Divinity can be completely negated by having Raphael use his reaction on a Opportunity Attack Opportunity Attack

Footnotes[edit | edit source]

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