The official discord link if you wish to join the discord: https://discord.gg/j5RKwCvAFu

Support the wiki on our official Ko-Fi page or Patreon page!

User:SuperSaiyan2Link/CV Pages

From The Codex
Well then, let us dance!
~ Raphael Sorel
Welcome. I shall grant you death.
~ Raphael Sorel
Perhaps I shall make you Amy's pet!
~ Raphael Sorel

Do not delude yourself, thou wretched fool!
~ Raphael Sorel
Such a repugnant being. But today, I shall finish you off.
~ Graf Dumas
Your madness! How it shines like a beacon!
~ Nightmare

With my blade, I shall forge a new world!
~ Raphael Sorel

Background

Raphael Sorel is

This dropdown contains the synopsis of Raphael’s story. Read at your own risk as you may be spoiled otherwise!

Statistics

Key: Soulcalibur II | Soulcalibur III/IV/V | Nightmare

Tier: 9-B | 9-B | At least 9-B, at least High 8-C with Soul Edge

Name: Raphael Sorel | Raphael Sorel | Graf Dumas, Nightmare

Origin: Soulcalibur

Sex: Male

Age: 32 years old | 32 - 49 years old | 49 years old

Classification: Human, French Nobleman | Malfested, Vampire, Dark Lord, Lord of the Night | Malfested, The Azure Knight, Graf of Hungary, The Symbol of Destruction

Status: Alive | Alive | Undead

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral | Chaotic Evil | Neutral Evil

Dimensionality: 3-D

Attack Potency: Wall level (Can face off against Siegfried Schtauffen, who can dropkick people with this much strength, and reduce a sanctuary of stone pillars to rubble. Can contend with Heishiro Mitsurugi, who doesn't consider rifles to be a threat) | Wall level | At least Wall level (Should be superior to Raphael, as becoming Nightmare takes one beyond their usual limits. Seasoned knights and armies equipped with firearms stood no chance against him. Those who become Nightmare are able to wipe out heavily armored soldiers with ease. Can instantly destroy hoards of armored soldiers in a single attack), at least Large Building level with Soul Edge (The Soul Calibur's clash with Soul Edge was enough to completely annihilate the Lost Cathedral and destroy Siegfried's body. The clash sent waves of destruction across the world)

Durability: Wall level | Wall level | At least Wall level

Striking Strength: Wall Class | Wall Class | At least Wall Class, at least Large Building Class with Soul Edge

Lifting Strength: Athletic Human | At least Athletic Human | Peak Human (Wields a gigantic sword in one hand without issue)

Travel Speed: Athletic Human | Athletic Human | Athletic Human

Combat Speed: Supersonic | Supersonic | Supersonic

Reaction Speed: Supersonic (Can keep up with Heishiro Mitsurugi, who can casually deflect musket fire, which travels between 450 and 540 meters per second. Can also contend with Ivy Valentine, who casually deflects bullets point-blank) | Supersonic | Supersonic

Stamina: Very High () | At least Superhuman | At least Superhuman (Is majorly controlled by Soul Edge and as such can continue fighting well beyond the limits of a human. Even at times when Raphael's body would succumb to fatigue, the Soul Edge can force Nightmare into battle regardless)

Range: Standard Melee, Extended Melee with swords

Intelligence: Gifted in combat () | Gifted in combat | Gifted in combat

Tier: 9-B

Name: Raphael Sorel

Origin: Soulcalibur VI

Sex: Male

Age: 33 years old

Classification: Human, French Nobleman, Prelude to Madness

Dimensionality: 3-D

Attack Potency: Wall level (Comparable to his Original Timeline self)

Durability: Wall level

Striking Strength: Wall Class

Lifting Strength: Athletic Human

Travel Speed: Athletic Human

Combat Speed: Supersonic

Reaction Speed: Supersonic (Comparable to his Original Timeline self)

Stamina: Very High

Range: Standard Melee, Extended Melee with swords

Intelligence: Gifted in combat

Powers and Abilities

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts (Can utilize kicks and jump-kicks), Acrobatics (Is able to incorporate flips into his moves, and perform complex front-flips with his grabs), Weapon Mastery (Can masterfully fight with a rapier), Damage Boost (Soul Charge powers up weapons), Aura (Soul Charge has Raphael charge up his energy and get a multicolored glowing aura), Sheer Will & Resistance to Possession (Raphael was prevented from being possessed by Soul Edge due to his own willpower)

Body Control (Can change its shape to latch onto its host), Social Influencing (The Soul Edge is known by many legends and is best regarded with fear), Possession, Body Puppetry, & Transformation (Can possesses its wielder, control their body, and transform them into the armor-clad Nightmare), Electricity Manipulation (Sends out a serge of destructive red electricity), Weather Manipulation (Can create thunderstorms), Mind Manipulation (Can replace the memories of its host with its own), Self-Destruction (Is able to destroy itself at the cost of its host's life), Personal Domain & BFR (Type 1; Astral Chaos is a realm created through the memories and souls devoured by Soul Edge, that the sword can freely bring its opponents into), Flight (Is able to levitate on its own), Summoning (Can summon its physical incarnation, Inferno, after the host is defeated), Telepathy (Gives visions of grief, agony, and terror to its wielder, and can speak to others through their mind), Illusion Creation (The sword can become apparitions of the dead), Soul Manipulation (It consumes the souls of the innocent), Aura (Radiates an aura of abominable evil energy), Darkness Manipulation (Can cover the entire world in darkness and create a horse of darkness to use as a steed), Reactive Adaptation, Power Mimicry, & Shapeshifting (Soul Edge learns after every defeat and evolved through every experience. It changes its form to best suit its host's fighting style), Creation (Can use its cursed power to recreate destroyed objects), Resurrection (Its shards can resurrect the deceased), Duplication (Can create several versions of itself), Fire Manipulation (Can light people on fire), Corruption (Type 2; Soul Edge's influence infected people and turned them into Malfested), Immortality Bestowal (Type 1; Soul Edge makes the wielder immortal), Space-Time Manipulation (Clashing with Soul Calibur opened up a dimensional warp. It can cut open a rift in time-space), Limited Resistance to BFR (Type 1; Can return from another dimension through following the lingering hatred of tormented ghosts)


Standard Equipment

*Faust: Siegfried's standard weapon. This Zweihänder has been Siegfried's main sword ever since he first joined Schwarzwind, and was subsequently the weapon he used in the murder of his father. During the quest to claim Soul Edge and avenge the father unknowingly killed by his very hands, Faust was Siegfried's primary blade.

*Soul Edge: The ultimate evil sword. Dangerously powerful. The end of Siegfried's quest was near as he took himself to a Spanish port, where the immortal pirate, Cervantes de Leon, was said to use as a base. Once he arrived, Siegfried found the pirate already dead, and laying beside the sword of his dreams. The sword reacted to Siegfried's presence and reanimated Cervantes, as the two engaged in a legendary final battle. With Carvantes defeated, Siegfried claimed Soul Edge, and asked for infinite power. In response, the sword latched itself onto Siegfried's body, and transformed him into the terrifying Nightmare.

*Requiem: A sword that has become one of Siegfried's staples, alongside Faust. This is the blade that Siegfried wields in the brief moments when he is able to escape from his Nightmare persona, using it to try to make amends for the horrible deeds he commits as the Azure Knight.

*Soul Edge: This evil sword held in Nightmare's grotesque hand is responsible for SIegfried's tragic transformation. It is said that this blade is capable of slashing through nearly anything with one fatal stroke. After growing accustomed to having Siegfried as its host, the Soul Edge's form has changed from its slim previous design, to a Zweihänder more befitting of Siegfried's fighting style.

*Soul Edge: Known by many legends, Soul Edge is a cursed sword that devours men's souls and controls the one that holds it. It is an object best regarded with fear. Currently, its power has been weakened as the result of a great many battles. Siegfried, now masquerading against his will as the Azure Knight, Nightmare, is currently seeking the shards of Soul Edge, to strengthen it back into its complete form.

  • Soul Edge (Growth): The form taken by the cursed sword Soul Edge after merging with a number of its fragments and recovering a great deal of its former power. While it is not yet complete, it already radiates a continuous aura of abominable evil energy.
  • Soul Edge (Complete): Soul Edge, after recovering all of its fragments and becoming whole once more. Even after covering the entire world in darkness, it is safe to assume that it has not come close to reaching the limits of its terrible power. This is Nightmare's ultimate weapon, so powerful that the once-struggling Siegfried is powerless to break free of his possession, even for a moment. This is, until a fateful battle between Nightmare and Raphael Sorel...

*Requiem: Siegfried's main Zweihänder, which he has wielded ever since he's broken free of Soul Edge's possession, in order to make amends for the horrible sins he committed as Nightmare. Its thick blade is very sturdy, but it is heavy and not very well suited for clashing directly against other blades.

  • Soul Calibur: The Spirit Sword that has fought countless battles against Soul Edge behind the scenes of history, unbeknownst to man. It reacts to those of pure heart and gives its wielder the power to counter darkness. Just like the dark sword, it can change its form. It is a sword of light that fills its wielder with vitality merely by being held, but apparently, it is somewhat weak against direct impact. Once Siegfried met face-to-face with Nightmare in the Lost Cathedral, this holy blade appeared to him.

*Soul Calibur: The Spirit Sword that has fought countless battles against Soul Edge behind the scenes of history, unbeknownst to man. It reacts to those of pure heart and gives its wielder the power to counter darkness. Just like the dark sword, it can change its form. It is a sword of light that fills its wielder with vitality merely by being held, but apparently, it is somewhat weak against direct impact. After the destruction of the Lost Cathedral, the Soul Calibur has taken on this new interesting form, and gave Siegfried crystallized armor to match. This holy blade has become his main weapon in the quest to destroy Soul Edge.

*Requiem: Siegfried's main Zweihänder, which he has wielded ever since he's broken free of Soul Edge's possession, in order to make amends for the horrible sins he committed as Nightmare. Its thick blade is very sturdy, but it is heavy and not very well suited for clashing directly against other blades.

*Requiem: Siegfried's main Zweihänder, which he has wielded ever since he's broken free of Soul Edge's possession, in order to make amends for the horrible sins he committed as Nightmare. Its thick blade is very sturdy, but it is heavy and not very well suited for clashing directly against other blades.

*Soul Edge: Known by many legends, Soul Edge is a cursed sword that devours men's souls and controls the one that holds it. It is an object best regarded with fear. Currently, its power has been weakened as the result of a great many battles. Siegfried, now masquerading against his will as the Azure Knight, Nightmare, is currently seeking the shards of Soul Edge, to strengthen it back into its complete form.


Optional Equipment

*Grimblade: A blade that consumes tremendous energy when attacking. During his quest for the invincible weapon to avenge his father with, Siegfried found himself be employed in a band of mercenary knights working under the legendary Sir Stefan. Grimblade was the weapon of Stefan, and Siegfried, in attempt to steal it for himself, had came under his employment. Eventually, Siegfried was able to kill Stefan and claim the sword for himself, but found little use for it when he realized it did not grant him power.

  • Atlas Sword: A highly defensive blade with a strength-recovering effect. When Siegfried's quest brought him to an ancient sanctuary of Greece, Siegfried was pit against the holy woman, Sophitia. In defeating her, Siegfried though tthat he had proved himself to the gods enough to be granted the power he sought, but grew enraged when they did not respond. In his anger, he destroyed the sanctuary, and within the rubble that remained, he found the Atlas Sword.
  • Flamberge: A vibrant blade that enables swift attacks. Siegfried travelled to a colosseum, which he heard was gifting powerful weapons to whoever came out victorious. Determined to win the grand prize, Siegfried was pit up against the world's strongest warriors. After a slew of tough battles, Siegfried claimed victory, and was awarded the Flamberge.
  • 7 Branch Blade: A weapon that recovers the Weapon Gauge within a certain period of time. Siegfried found himself off the coast of Japan, at a castle called Noto Castle owned by the Noto-Murakami and Setonai pirates. Due to his immense bravery and skill, Siegfried was quickly hired by the pirates and made their castle guard. As reward for defeating the powerful Taki, Siegfried's pirate crew gave him the 7 Branch Blade.
  • Hard Steel Blade: A tremendously powerful sword. As Siegfried made his way down China's Yangtze River, he was assaulted by a man named Li-Long, who sought to steal his blade. Once Siegfried fought the sword-collector and sent him plunging into the riverbed, he picked up the Hard Steel Blade, which was littered among many stolen swords.
  • Claymore: Enables extremely fast attacks. Arriving in Italy, Siegfried was reminded of the greedy Vercci, who hid a mountain of treasure within an impenetrable vault. Siegfried and his mercenary band had once attempted to break into the vault, but failed terribly. This time, Siegfried went alone, and found himself successful in defeating the vault's guard, Voldo. Within the treasure troves, he uncovered the Claymore.

*Faust: The legendary sword that Siegfried used during his time as a mercenary, while he was searching for Soul Edge. It is probably this very sword that Siegfried used to spill the blood of his own father. It was once broken, but was later restored by the cursed power of the Soul Edge.

  • Requiem: A Zweihänder once wielded by Siegfried when he temporarily escaped the curse of Soul Edge and tried to make amends. Its thick blade is very sturdy, but it is heavy and not very well suited for clashing directly against other blades.
  • Flamberge: The very same vibrant blade once awarded to Siegfried after participating in a tournament of warriors. Although it is likely a replica created by Soul Edge through Siegfried's memories, it holds the same power and ability to let him strike swiftly.
  • Great Blade: An extremely large cleaver, decorated with spikes and other features give it a very threatening appearance, and likely to assist in its purpose of slaying giants. A blow from this weapon is quite powerful, but it is incredibly heavy and can wear out its wielder in just a few swings; even someone as used to wielding large blades, as Siegfried.
  • Steel Paddle: A giant iron paddle. It has no blade and thus has no cutting ability, but it can cause plenty of destruction with its size and weight alone. As one would expect, it is very useful for defense as well.
  • Glam: A black sword passed down over the ages, said to have once been used to slay a dragon in the distant past. The symbols engraved on the blade apparently have some sort of mystical effect, and it boasts cutting power much greater than it appears to have. That sharpness allows it to damage opponents even if they manage to block the blow.
  • Gallery Oar: An oar from a gallery ship with its handle cut short to make it easier to carry around. Perhaps it was modified by someone who heard the legend of the Japanese swordsman who won a duel with an oar and decided to try it himself.
  • Soul Calibur: The Spirit Sword that has fought countless battles against Soul Edge behind the scenes of history, unbeknownst to man. It reacts to those of pure heart and gives its wielder the power to counter darkness. Just like the dark sword, it can change its form. It is a sword of light that fills its wielder with vitality merely by being held, but apparently, it is somewhat weak against direct impact. Due to its nature, Nightmare cannot actually wield this blade, though his counterpart, Siegfried, likely could.

*Flamberge: The very same vibrant blade once awarded to Siegfried after participating in a tournament of warriors. Although it is likely a replica created by Soul Edge through Siegfried's memories, it holds the same power and ability to let him strike swiftly.

  • Glam: A black sword passed down over the ages, said to have once been used to slay a dragon in the distant past. The symbols engraved on the blade apparently have some sort of mystical effect, and it boasts cutting power much greater than it appears to have. That sharpness allows it to damage opponents even if they manage to block the blow.
  • Faust: The legendary sword that Siegfried used during his time as a mercenary, while he was searching for Soul Edge. It is probably this very sword that Siegfried used to spill the blood of his own father. It was once broken, but was later restored by the cursed power of the Soul Edge. Siegfried now carries this as a symbol of his blood-stained past, and motivates him to make a better future.
  • Gallery Oar: An oar from a gallery ship with its handle cut short to make it easier to carry around. Perhaps it was modified by someone who heard the legend of the Japanese swordsman who won a duel with an oar and decided to try it himself.

*Great Sword: A fairly standard Great Sword that Siegfried can obtain. It visually looks to be a standard longsword grown to gargantuan size, and thus allows for incredibly powerful strikes.

  • Requiem: One of Siegfried's main Zweihänder, which he has owned ever since he's broken free of Soul Edge's possession, in order to make amends for the horrible sins he committed as Nightmare. Its thick blade is very sturdy, but it is heavy and not very well suited for clashing directly against other blades.
  • Gram: A black sword passed down over the ages, said to have once been used to slay a dragon in the distant past. The symbols engraved on the blade apparently have some sort of mystical effect, and it boasts cutting power much greater than it appears to have. That sharpness allows it to damage opponents even if they manage to block the blow.
  • Faust: The legendary sword that Siegfried used during his time as a mercenary, while he was searching for Soul Edge. It is probably this very sword that Siegfried used to spill the blood of his own father. It was once broken, but was later restored by the cursed power of the Soul Edge. Siegfried now carries this as a symbol of his blood-stained past, and motivates him to make a better future.
  • Take Off: A large surfboard that serves as Siegfried's joke weapon. It doesn't hit hard, nor does it provide much of any advantage.

*Soul Calibur (Hidden): A holy sword designed specifically to destroy the Soul Edge, which Siegfried wielded decades ago in his fight against Nightmare. It once again maintains the form of a large-sword to suit Siegfried's fighting style, though it has changed drastically from how it was when he previously used it. It now looks more reserved and seems to be in a sort of shell, concealing its true self.

  • Great Sword: An extremely large tachi sword, thin compared to Siegfried's other weapons but still large nonetheless. Unlike the powerful blunt damage that Siegfried usually relies on, this Great Sword is quite adept in slashes and stabs.
  • Flamberge: The very same vibrant blade once awarded to Siegfried after participating in a tournament of warriors. Although it is likely a replica created by Soul Edge through Siegfried's memories, it holds the same power and ability to let him strike swiftly.
  • Ogre: Siegfried's joke weapon. It greatly resembles a traditional Japanese Kanabō, being a huge octagonal rod outfitted with spikes. Despite being a joke weapon, this club is no joke, and can cause extreme damage.
  • Caladbolg: A weapon extremely similar to Siegfreid's original Faust sword. Due to its blade coming to a point, it is extremely useful for spearing opponents. Its handle is wrapped in bandages to allow for Siegfried to maintain a good grip at all times, no matter what gets caught on his blade.

*Large Tachi: An extremely large tachi sword, thin compared to Siegfried's other weapons but still large nonetheless. Unlike the powerful blunt damage that Siegfried usually relies on, this Large Tachi is quite adept in slashes and stabs.

  • Flamberge: A vibrant blade that enables swift attacks. Siegfried travelled to a colosseum, which he heard was gifting powerful weapons to whoever came out victorious. Determined to win the grand prize, Siegfried was pit up against the world's strongest warriors. After a slew of tough battles, Siegfried claimed victory, and was awarded the Flamberge.
  • Octagonal Rod: Siegfried's joke weapon. It greatly resembles a traditional Japanese Kanabō, being a huge octagonal club of steel. Despite being a joke weapon, this club is no joke, and can cause extreme damage.
  • Caladbolg: A weapon extremely similar to Siegfreid's original Faust sword. Due to its blade coming to a point, it is extremely useful for spearing opponents. Its handle is wrapped in bandages to allow for Siegfried to maintain a good grip at all times, no matter what gets caught on his blade.
  • Gram: A black sword passed down over the ages, said to have once been used to slay a dragon in the distant past. The symbols engraved on the blade apparently have some sort of mystical effect, and it boasts cutting power much greater than it appears to have. That sharpness allows it to damage opponents even if they manage to block the blow.
  • Clockwork: A peculiar blade with a clockwork design at the hilt, comprised of a set of gears.

*Balmung: A large sword based on the blade of dragon-slayer Siegfried in the German epic poem "Nibelungenlied". Fittingly wielded by Siegfried in the form of Nightmare, this blade causes extreme devastation to dragons and non-dragons alike.

  • Steel Paddle: A giant iron paddle. It has no blade and thus has no cutting ability, but it can cause plenty of destruction with its size and weight alone. As one would expect, it is very useful for defense as well.
  • Chrome Blade: A sword of chrome with an upwards-angled crossguard.
  • Giant Buster: A peculiarly curved sword with spiked protrusions sticking out from the bladed side. Causes brutal damage but can get caught on things easily.
  • Giga Claymore: Seemingly designed to be a regular claymore, though it distinctly has a skeletal design befitting of Nightmare.
  • Igneous Blade: Less of a blade, and more of a useable boulder. This large igneous rock is held together with wood and leaves, and causes extreme carnage when swung.
  • Blade of Torment: An extremely large tachi sword, thin compared to Siegfried's other weapons but still large nonetheless. Unlike the powerful blunt damage that Siegfried usually relies on, this Large Tachi is quite adept in slashes and stabs.


Other

Weaknesses: Both Soul Edge and Soul Calibur can be destroyed fairly easily if struck in the correct spots, and both can let out maelstroms of power too immense for Raphael's body to withstand.

Battle Records

None

None

None