Soul Calibur 4 Raphael Sorel

Raphael is one of several playable characters in Soul Calibur IV, a fighting game developed by Project Soul for the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles.

A member of the noble Sorel family, Raphael made his first appearance in Soul Calibur II. He is known for his skill in precise sword execution and stoic attitude. Raphael is Amy's guardian and in search of Soul Edge to secure a meaningful and safe future for his foster daughter.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Raphael Sorel
2. Birth place: Rouen, France
3. Birth date: November 27, 1559
4. Age: 32
5. Weapon: Rapier
6. Weapon name: Flambert
7. Fighting style: La Rapière des Sorel
8. Appears in Smash Court Tennis Pro Tournament 2 as an unlockable character

Strengths

1. Long length of the rapier is suitable for distance combat, poking and spacing¹
2. The two vertical slashes of the Roaring Stocatta (B, B) gives him an advantage after the hit²
3. Cranial Scraper (←, ←, ←, ←, A+B) is an unblockable attack with a good amount of damage¹

Weaknesses

1. One of the game's weakest characters²
2. Attacks are linear and easily sidestepped¹
3. Combos are not very effective and do not cause a decent amount of damage
4. Relies on unsafe stances¹
5. Most attacks lack frame advantage²
6. Must block after each attack, preventing any gain of momentum¹
7. Strigoii Envelopment (A+K) teleport cannot be followed with good attacks²

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