Captain Raphael of the Nephtis Superioris Boss 9 of 10 · Fortress
- Health
- 4,000
- Posture
- 2,000
- Catalyst reward
- 50,000
- Unblockable attacks
- 3
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Captain Raphael of the Nephtis Superioris is boss 9 of 10 in Valor Mortis, fought in Fortress (Chapter X Shackled). It has 4,000 HP across 2 phases, uses 10 attacks of which 3 are unblockable, and is weak to nothing in particular. Defeating it awards 50,000 Catalysts.
- Health
- 4,000#3 of 10 bosses by HP
- Location
- FortressChapter X Shackled
- Catalyst reward
- 50,000 CatalystsPaid out on the kill screen
- Unblockable attacks
- 3Explosion, Heavy, Fire Slash
- Weak to
- nothing in particular
- Nearest Lantern
- High TowerAbout 36 m from the fight
How to beat Captain Raphael
Strategy built from the boss's data: which attacks to dodge, what it is weak to and how to open it up.
Captain Raphael has the biggest posture pool of any boss (2,000) and 4,000 HP. His unblockable hits are the heaviest in his kit: an Explosion for 100, a Heavy strike for 80 and a Fire Slash (70) that also Ignites you. The rest of his slices, pokes and jukes can be blocked or parried.
He resists 30% of firearm damage, so lean on melee, and his head takes double damage. He has no elemental weakness. The kill pays 50,000 Catalysts, the largest boss reward, and unlocks the Behemoth achievement.
- Watch for the red attacks: Explosion, Heavy, Fire Slash cannot be blocked, so dodge them instead of holding block.
- Its head takes ×2 damage, so aimed firearm shots to the head pay off.
- Its posture pool is 2,000. Break it with heavy and parried hits, then land a critical attack for a fixed 600 damage (15% of its HP).
- Some attacks build up Ignite on you; back off and let the meter drain before trading hits.
- The nearest Lantern is High Tower, about 36 m from the fight, where you respawn after a death.
Recommended build for Captain Raphael
CalculatedWeapons, statuses, Ambers and Transmutations that fit this fight, from Captain Raphael's resistances and the hits-to-kill maths.
- Fewest blade hits (level 10)
- Claymore: 40Body hits, before upgrades and Ambers
- Fewest firearm shots (level 10)
- Blunderbuss: 179 to the head
- Fire damage taken
- ×1
- Ignite build-up resistance
- 45%
- Stasis
- 5 segments · 0% resistanceFull freeze breaks for 550 damage
- Posture → critical
- 2,000 → 600
Captain Raphael resists 30% of firearm damage (20% in his second phase, which starts at 2,000 HP and adds 20% melee resistance) and 45% of Ignite build-up, with no elemental weakness. His posture pool is the largest of any boss (2,000, then 1,500 in phase two) for a 600-damage critical, so pure posture play is slow.
Blocking is cheap here: every blockable hit in his kit costs only 20 Endurance to block, so a Saber or Claymore guard holds well, and the Claymore needs 80 light hits at level 1 or 40 at level 10. His three red attacks are the danger: Explosion (100), Heavy (80) and the Fire Slash (70), which Ignites you. The Shield Transmutation with Impenetrable Defence (level 4) can stop all three.
Stasis has no resistance on him (5 segments, 550-damage break), and his head takes double damage: 10 Musket headshots at level 10. Ambers: Dominatus and Perfectionism; drink a Refreshing Vial (1.5x Endurance regeneration for 90 s) or a Protective Vial (+30% to every resistance for 60 s) before the gate.
Drill Captain Raphael's parry timing before the fight
The Parry Trainer plays each boss move and scores your parries and dodges against the game's real timing windows, so the timing is in your hands before you reach the arena.
- Parries and dodges scored on real windows
- Grades, best scores and your weakest move
- Practice mode at half speed
Captain Raphael attacks and moves
Game dataEvery attack Captain Raphael uses, grouped into combos, with damage per hit and whether you can block it.
Used in any phase (10 attacks)
Damage is the base value per hit (bosses always fight at level 1, so no level scaling applies). Move names marked * come from the game's internal tags, because the game never shows attack names.
Weaknesses and resistances
Game dataCaptain Raphael has no damage-type weaknesses or resistances: every weapon deals its full damage.
Red = takes extra damage of that type; filled to the right = resists it (100% = immune).
Weak points
| Body part | Damage taken | Posture damage taken |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ×2 | ×1 |
Captain Raphael's phases
Game dataWhen each phase starts and what changes: the posture pool and the resistances each phase record sets.
| Phase | Starts | Posture | Resistance changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Fight start | 2,000 | Same as base |
| Phase 2 | Below 2,000 HP | 1,500 | Melee 20% (base 0%), Firearms 20% (base 30%) |
HP thresholds are shown only where the phase record holds an absolute health value below the boss's maximum; other phases change on a scripted trigger, so no number is printed. Resistance changes compare the phase record's overrides with the base profile in the Resistances section.
Captain Raphael stats
Game dataHealth, posture and reward compared with the other bosses.
- Health
- 4,000#3 of 10
- Posture
- 2,000
- Critical attack damage
- 600Fixed damage of a critical attack after a posture break
- Stasis segments
- 5
- Hardest single hit
- 100 · Explosion
- Catalyst reward
- 50,000 Catalysts
Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this
How many hits to kill Captain Raphael
CalculatedHits needed with each weapon's basic attack at weapon levels 1, 5 and 10, after the boss's resistances.
| Weapon | Weapon level 1 | Weapon level 5 | Weapon level 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Pistol | 19121 per hit96 to the head | 13729 per hit69 to the head | 9642 per hit48 to the head |
 Musket | 39105 per hit20 to the head | 28147 per hit14 to the head | 20210 per hit10 to the head |
 Blunderbuss | 39105 per hit20 to the head | 25161 per hit13 to the head | 17245 per hit9 to the head |
 Saber | 20020 per hit | 10040 per hit | 6760 per hit |
 Rapier | 16025 per hit | 11535 per hit | 8945 per hit |
 Claymore | 8050 per hit | 5080 per hit | 40100 per hit |
Basic light attacks (blades) or single shots (firearms; the Blunderbuss at point-blank range). Upgrades, Ambers, coatings, charged attacks and critical attacks all cut these numbers.
Where to find Captain Raphael
Captain Raphael is fought in Fortress during Chapter X Shackled. The closest Lantern is High Tower.
- Location: Fortress
- Chapter: Chapter X Shackled
- Nearest Lantern: High Tower · about 36 m away
- Open the Fortress map
Everything placed in Fortress
Ability altars: 1
Bosses: 1 (Captain Raphael)
Chests: 16 (Indestructible Shell, Life Diverted, Ferrofluid Flask Power Upgrade, Empty Ferrofluid Flask, Quintessential Blade Material, Sands of Time, Remnant's Return, Lucky Shot, Quintessential Transmutation Material, Potent Concoction, Exquisite Firearm Parts, Tomorrow's Promise)
Keys: 2 (Captain's Key, Fortress Armory Key)
Lanterns: 6 (Courtyard, Traverse, Main Gate, Chapel, Ramparts, High Tower)
Letters: 9 (Shrike's Scout Report, Countess Elara's Order, Correspondence from the Imperial Legate, Report of the Siege, Letter from Countess Elara's Husband, Commander's Note, Curfew Notice, The Codex of the Oathbound)
Journal entry
Game dataSpoilerRead William's journal entry on Captain Raphael
I have finally crossed steel with the Emperor's most infamous shadow-service operative. Rumours of his ruthlessness do him no justice; his swordsmanship is a display of diabolical grace, terrifyingly amplified by mastery over dark transmutations. Yet, the most chilling aspect of facing such a peerless adversary is the sickening familiarity. Watching him wield the very anomalies that now course through my own veins, I am forced to gaze into the abyss and ask: is this monstrous creature what I am destined to become?
Captain Raphael of the Nephtis Superioris is the boss of Fortress and boss number 9 of 10 in the campaign, with 4,000 HP. Of its 10 attacks, 3 are unblockable (Explosion, Heavy, Fire Slash); the hardest single hit is Explosion for 100. No damage type gets a bonus against it. Beating it pays 50,000 Catalysts.
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Captain Raphael FAQ
How do you beat Captain Raphael in Valor Mortis?
Captain Raphael has the biggest posture pool of any boss (2,000) and 4,000 HP. His unblockable hits are the heaviest in his kit: an Explosion for 100, a Heavy strike for 80 and a Fire Slash (70) that also Ignites you. The rest of his slices, pokes and jukes can be blocked or parried. He resists 30% of firearm damage, so lean on melee, and his head takes double damage. He has no elemental weakness. Watch for the red attacks: Explosion, Heavy, Fire Slash cannot be blocked, so dodge them instead of holding block. Its head takes ×2 damage, so aimed firearm shots to the head pay off. Its posture pool is 2,000. Break it with heavy and parried hits, then land a critical attack for a fixed 600 damage (15% of its HP).
What is the best build for Captain Raphael in Valor Mortis?
Captain Raphael resists 30% of firearm damage (20% in his second phase, which starts at 2,000 HP and adds 20% melee resistance) and 45% of Ignite build-up, with no elemental weakness. His posture pool is the largest of any boss (2,000, then 1,500 in phase two) for a 600-damage critical, so pure posture play is slow. Blocking is cheap here: every blockable hit in his kit costs only 20 Endurance to block, so a Saber or Claymore guard holds well, and the Claymore needs 80 light hits at level 1 or 40 at level 10.
How much HP does Captain Raphael have?
Captain Raphael of the Nephtis Superioris has 4,000 HP, #3 of the 10 bosses. Its posture pool is 2,000.
Where is Captain Raphael in Valor Mortis?
Captain Raphael is fought in Fortress during Chapter X Shackled. The nearest Lantern is High Tower, about 36 m from the fight.
What is Captain Raphael weak to?
Captain Raphael has no damage-type weaknesses or resistances; every weapon deals full damage.
What do you get for beating Captain Raphael?
Defeating Captain Raphael awards 50,000 Catalysts. It also unlocks the Behemoth achievement.
How many phases does Captain Raphael have?
Captain Raphael fights in 2 phases, and its posture and attacks can change between them.
Which attacks of Captain Raphael are unblockable?
3 attacks are unblockable: Explosion, Heavy, Fire Slash. Dodge these instead of blocking.
Which boss comes before Captain Raphael?
Captain Raphael is boss 9 of 10; the boss before it is The Orphan.