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| level = 12 <!--;16{{honour}}--> | | level = 12 <!--;16{{honour}}--> | ||
| h level = 16 | | h level = 16 | ||
| race = [[ | | race = [[Cambion]] | ||
| type = Fiend | | type = [[Fiend]] | ||
| hp = 666 | | hp = 666 | ||
| ac = 21 | | ac = 21 | ||
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| 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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====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]] | * 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. | ||
* | * 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 == | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Korrilla}} | ||
* {{ | * {{MdCharLink|Vengeful Cambion}} - 6x | ||
* | * {{MdCharLink|Yurgir}} (conditional) | ||
== Encounter details== | == Encounter details== | ||
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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 | 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. | ||
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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, | 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 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. | 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. | ||
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=== 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 {{SmRarityItem|Smokepowder Barrel}} | * 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. | * 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. | ||
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*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 | ** 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. Be cautious when casting {{SAI|Divine Intervention}} when multiple enemies are affected by {{cond|Fleeting Protection}}, as the reflected damage will likely kill Hope. | * 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 Critical 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 == | ||
{{notelist}} | {{notelist}} | ||
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]
Range: 30 m / 100 ft
Recharge: per turn 
Ascended Fiend Form[edit | edit source]
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft 
Punish Divinity[edit | edit source]
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.
Conditions and passives[edit | edit source]
Soul Pillar Proximity[edit | edit source]
- Raphael is surrounded by Soul Pillars, granting Raphael's attacks an additional 1~12
Fire (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 4~48Fire 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]
- Raphael has soul(s) to spend on powerful spells.
- This condition will recharge when Raphael uses his
ability. He gains a charge for each remaining pillar. - This condition will also recharge when Raphael uses his
ability. He gains a charge for each destroyed pillar. - Raphael uses these charges as spell slots.
Ascended Fiend[edit | edit source]
- Raphael has gorged on souls and enhanced his fiendish powers, granting him an even deadlier array of spells and abilities. In this form,
will not prevent him from using Souls to cast spells.
Soul Reaper[edit | edit source]
- When Raphael reduces an enemy's hit points to 0, he Severs the soul from their body.
- With no soul to motivate it, the affected entity has
Disadvantage on 
Attack rolls and all 
Ability checks until 
is cast on a Soul Pillar or Raphael.
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]
- Korrilla
- Vengeful Cambion - 6x
- Yurgir (conditional)
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 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 1~12Fire 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)
- 3d6
hit points when he uses his 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 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, 
, 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
or 
. 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
Bludgeoning and 
Force damage. - The
Orphic Hammer, which is picked up at the House of Hope, may be useful for destroying the pillars.
- The pillars are weak to
- Take care when using Radiant damage against Raphael's cambions, as their
allows Raphael to reflect twice the amount of radiant damage done as Fire damage. 
is useful here for controlling the cambions.- If the party rescued Hope, she will also have available
and her unique 
which can be used to permanently eject cambions. Be cautious when casting when multiple enemies are affected by , as the reflected damage will likely kill Hope. 
is very effective against Raphael since, while the condition ends following his next turn due to his 
feature, it effectively skips his turn and all damage he takes until he breaks out of it become Critical Hits.
, 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 
from a caster with a high enough save DC has a high chance of keeping him locked within the field of silence.
can be completely negated by having Raphael use his reaction on a 
Footnotes[edit | edit source]
Categories:
- Resistant to Non-Magical Slashing
- Resistant to Non-Magical Piercing
- Resistant to Non-Magical Bludgeoning
- Immune to all Fire
- Resistant to all Lightning
- Resistant to all Cold
- Resistant to all Poison
- Resistant to all Piercing
- Immune to all Necrotic
- Immune to all Psychic
- Immune to all Poison
- Vulnerable to Bludgeoning
- Vulnerable to Force
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