In the mystical and treacherous world of Baldur’s Gate 3, where shattered lands and powerful spirits collide, your journey as an adventurer begins. Among the formidable foes you’ll face is Raphael, a devil with a vendetta. Defeating him is no small feat, but fear not—I’ve got you covered with a detailed guide on how to beat Raphael in Baldur’s Gate 3. Whether you’re a seasoned warrior or a curious newcomer, let’s delve into the infernal and uncover the secrets to victory.
The House of Hope and the Wrath of Raphael
The House of Hope is one of the most intimidating locations in all of Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s the home of Raphael, and if you’re visiting there, then you will likely have to defeat him before you are able to leave. Raphael, a devil with 666 HP (no matter the difficulty level), summons several other Cambion enemies to aid him in battle. These minions can deal massive damage to you and your party, making this fight a true challenge.
Preparing for the Battle
Before facing Raphael, consider the following steps:
- Gear Up: Raphael hits hard, so focus on gear that boosts defense and HP. Resistances to his elemental attacks are also beneficial.
- Party Composition: Split out your team to reduce the impact of potentially devastating area-of-effect spells as you enter Raphael’s chamber.
- Use Cover: The Soul Pillars in the corners of the room can provide cover when needed. Destroying them briefly stuns Raphael, weakening him substantially. Prioritize taking them out.
The Fight: Stages and Tactics
- Defeat the Cambions and Korrilla (and Maybe Yurgir):
- Focus your fire on Raphael’s cannon fodder first.
- If you convince Yurgir (the giant devil Raphael brings with him) to fight with you (requires a persuasion roll of 30 or above), he can be a valuable ally.
- If you saved Hope in the House of Hope, she will join you in the fight as well.
- Destroy the Soul Pillars:
- Raphael draws power from each pillar. Without them, he is weakened substantially.
- Use Hope strictly as a healing source; your party will definitely need it.
- Deal with the Cambions and Yurgir:
- Kill all of the Cambions and Yurgir (if you didn’t recruit him) that Raphael brings to the fight.
- This allows your entire team to target Raphael simultaneously without interruption.
- Attack Raphael:
- He is resistant to fire, cold, lightning, and poison damage.
- Use force, radiant, or necrotic damage for spells.
- For regular attacks, anything will work your main goal is to whittle him down turn by turn.
- Keep attacking him even after he transforms into a stronger-looking devil at lower health.
