How to Recruit Raphael: Expedition Answers and Best Class

Raphael is a character in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (FEW3H). Read on to learn how to recruit Raphael, the answers for expeditions with Raphael, the best class for Raphael, their unique abilities, and their strongest combos!

Raphael Best Class and Gifts

Raphael Overview

Raphael		Starting Class	Fighter (Gauntlet)
		Starting Weapon	Axe, Bow, Gauntlet
Playable Character?	Yes	Crests	No known crests.
Affiliation	Leicester Alliance

Raphael Best Class

How to Change Classes

Raphael Innate Abilities

Raphael has to master the Holy Knight class to get the Exhalted Breath innate ability.

Innate Abilities are secret abilities not listed among the acquired abilities, and can only be attained by branching out of a unit's recommended class.

How to Get Innate Abilities for Each Character

Raphael Likes and Dislikes

Best Gifts for Raphael

Best Gifts to Give Each Character

How to Recruit Raphael

Scarlet Blaze	Azure Gleam	Golden Wildfire
Chapter 07: The Triumph of Valor	Chapter 09: Reunion at the Fortress City	Chapter 03: The Battle for the Locket

Recruit by using the Persuade Raphael Strategy

When this character is faced as an enemy during the main quest of the chapters listed above, you may use the Persuade Strategy to recruit this unit after defeating them in battle. Persuade Raphael costs 10 Strategy Points to use.

Recruitment Guide: How to Recruit Units

Expedition Answers with Raphael

Raphael's Expedition Answers Guide

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Question / Prompt	Best Response
Prompt: Big cities aren't the only places with great food. Those inns along merchant roads serve up some pretty tasty grub.	Ask if the food is their main draw.
Prompt: My little sis will be fine without me, as long as she's got our grandpa. He's real strong.	Say she must still miss him.
Prompt: I'm kinda bad at staying still. I just don't feel right if I'm not moving around.	Suggest you exercise together.
Prompt: I got a letter from my little sis the other day. It wasn't about anything important, but I was still happy to get it.	Suggest you write a reply together.
Prompt: I'm not so great at using my head, but I'm pretty handy when it comes to muscle stuff!	Declare that you won't be outdone.
Prompt: I don't think I would've become a merchant, even if my parents were still alive. I just don't have it in me.	Laugh and say he's right.
Prompt: Animals are incredible. They provide us with such tasty meat. I always feel grateful to them, especially when I go for seconds.	Say you could learn from him.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Never mind me, what’s been up with you? You won’t get any stronger if you slack on your training, y’know.	Give a pep talk.
Question: Ask about any personal news. Prompt: Things aren’t going so well. I’ve been too busy to get some good training in.	Offer encouragement.
Question: Ask about dreams for the future. Prompt: I've got some stuff I wanna do, sure. But I'm mostly good as long as my family and friends are happy.	Smile.
Question: Ask about memories of the past. Prompt: I used to think I was gonna be a merchant like my folks. But I've got a bad head for numbers and stuff.	Get competitive over it.
Question: Ask about preferred fighting style Prompt: Too much thinking hurts my head. I'd rather get out there and punch stuff!	Give a pep talk.
Question: Ask about their dislikes. Prompt: Keeping track of the itty-bitty details really isn't my thing. I'm more of a "close enough" kinda guy.	Get competitive over it.
Question: Ask about their family. Prompt: I wanna make this world a place where my little sis can live however she wants. That's why I'm fighting.	Applaud that.
Question: Ask about their friends. Prompt: Meals always taste better when you share ‘em with friends.	Reach out and commiserate.
Question: Ask about their likes. Prompt: I like meat, especially when I can share it with my friends.	Sympathize.
Question: Ask about their worries. Prompt: Worrying only makes you extra hungry, right? So I try not to think about stuff like that.	Commend that.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: I’m glad you’re my friend. It’s fun coming up with different meals together.	Be pleased.
Question: Ask what they think of you. Prompt: You always try real hard, and I think that’s great. Just gotta make sure you don’t leave me in the dust!	Get competitive over it.

Expeditions Guide: All Expedition Answers

How to Use Raphael

Tips on Using Raphael

Pros	Raphael is a quick and powerful hitter, with skills that can increase his damage. As a Brawler, he's quite fast and it's easy to buttonmash when attacking with him.
Cons	His only defensive skill requires that he be ordered to guard, Outside of that, he doesn't have any defense or damage reducing abilities.

Raphael Combos and Unique Abilities

Raphael Unique Abilities

Ability Name	Type	Description
Pure Brawn	Action	Charge to power up attacks for a set period. Attacks will strengthen up to 2 tiers based on the number of charges.
Goody Basket	Support	Slightly increases damage dealt to foes for a period of time after collecting recovery items.
Unbending Spirit	Tactical	When ordered to guard: reduces damage received from enemies by 30%.

War Master Class Action

	Attack your enemy using the back of your hand.

When the Class Gauge fills completely you'll add a Fist Icon to your stock (max 3). Press X to launch an attack. The Class Gauge will charge over time and as you land attacks. If you have 2 or 3 Fist Icons in your stock, chain X to change your attack. If you have a Fist Icon in your stock, press X to launch an attack followed by chained regular attacks with increased might.

War Master Combo List

	Perform an uppercut strike.
	Perform a powerful punch.
	Perform a series of punches before knocking them away.
	Perform a double uppercut that creates two tornadoes.
	Slam the ground with your hands and perform a series of multiple kicks before knocking your enemies away.
	Perform an uppercut before slamming yourself down on the ground.
Spam	Perform a jumping slash attack after a series of regular attacks.

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