Boraphim has a rapid attack rate, high attack power and moves quite quickly. Unlike most of his counterparts, he has 5 knockbacks instead of 2, which help to mitigate his otherwise insane pushing power. However, this can also let him escape from your crowd-controllers momentarily and push again or even lead to your units to get killed by other enemies, like Sunfish Jones in Irresistable Henhouse and Razorback in The Holy Exploit, so be wary.
Strategy[]
Anti-Angel Cats are almost required to kill Boraphim. Artist Cat is a strong meatshield, able to tank several Boraphim hits. Artist Cat, with the help of several Magica Cats or a Prof. Cat Jobs, can grant full protection from Boraphim while having enough spare health to protect from other Angels in the meantime.
Alternatively, a stack of Princess Juliet Cats and/or Cat Projectors can be used to to slow or stop his advance. An even better option is a TalentedSanzo Cat, whose Target Angel Talent makes this enemy a pushover. If you're concerned with other enemies, unlock Sanzo's Survive Talent.
If permafrozen/slowed/weakened, Boraphim can easily be dealt with by short-ranged but powerful units like Awakened Bahamut Cat. In spite of that, it is not recommended to use them in most stages, especially if you have cats with more survivability.
Executive assistant to heaven's most famous recort [sic] label producer. Ghost-writer for two one-hit wonders: "Cats Ain't No Sin" and "C.P.U. (Future Intelligence Pt. II)"
Chief adviser of a certain famous detective agency and highest disciple of one of Heaven's major composers, famous for his catchy melodies. Notable songs include "Operation Nyamputer", "Cat Dōraku", etc.
Encounters[]
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Gallery[]
Boraphim's spritesheet
Boraphim's walking animation
Trivia[]
His name is a portmanteau of Bore and Seraphim, the highest class of angel in Christianity.
His Japanese name, Inoenjeru, is a portmanteau of inoshishi ("wild boar") and enjeru ("angel").
He is most probably based on Japanese composer Tarō Kida. Not only are they both famous composers with grey hair, but Boraphim's Japanese description says he's chief adviser of a certain famous detective agency, the same title held by Tarō Kida on Knight Scoop.
Additionally, the songs mentioned in his Japanese description are "Operation Nyamputer" and "Cat Dōraku", referencing how Tarō Kida famously composed music for the television series Operation Love and the restaurant Kani Dōraku.