"You play by the rules, I play for results."
Raul is an intelligence-based mage hero of the Lightbearer faction. He takes photos to pinpoint the weaknesses of enemy heroes, then blackmails them to steal their Energy and Attack Rating for a period of time.
Background[]
In a dark corner of Oakenfell, a young newspaper boy came stumbling into Raoul's shabby office. Raoul, a private investigator with a less-than-spectacular reputation, was reclining in his chair, dozing. His coat hung from the back of the chair, seemingly stuffed with an assortment of items.
"Mr. Raoul!" Tommy shouted between his huffs and puffs.
Raoul squinted at the brat who had disturbed his beauty sleep, then sluggishly asked, "What is it?"
"Miss Eleanor has gone missing! Her father, Lord Eric, would pay a hefty fee for your help!"
Finally lifting his eyelids, the detective rose from his chair. "Alright then, bring me to her home."
Raoul was escorted to Eleanor's room. Lord Eric stood in the doorway, an anxious look on his face. "The police came, but they didn't find anything. l've heard you've got some tricks up your sleeve, and I hope that's true. Please, you must find my daughter!"
As Raoul surveyed the room, his nose twitched, as if detecting danger. He reached into one of his coat pockets and pulled out a test tube containing a certain concoction. Raoul carefully scattered the potion on the floor, where it began to emit a faint blue glow, revealing indistinct footprints.
Looking on with great surprise, Lord Eric exclaimed, "What is that?"
Inspecting the footprints carefully, Raoul found that they were strangely shaped, unlike those of a human. His countenance grew dim. "Looks like we've got trouble."
With no time to waste, Raoul got started immediately. Before leaving, he told Lord Eric, "Contact the newspaper. I've got a special request."
At the doorway to the Drunken Rat Tavern, Raoul waited for the perfect moment to extend his foot and trip fleeing customer. Seeing that he couldn't get away, the bar patron shouted with terror and indignation, "What're you doing looking for me? I haven't worked for the Dark Claws for ages!"
Without saying a word, Raoul pulled out a photo and flashed it before the man's eyes.
The color drained from Borde's face as his lips began to tremble. "But... How'd you get your hands on that?"
"I have my ways," Raoul said with disdain. "The Dark Claws are at it again. If you don't want this photo to find its way onto the police chief's desk, then tell me where they're hiding her."
Gulping down his fear, Borde eventually gave in. "The abandoned warehouse in the eastern suburbs. It's heavily guarded, though."
Raoul smiled and patted Borde's face." Attaboy."
Under cover darkness, Raoul arrived stealthily at the abandoned warehouse, where he found several Dark Claw members guarding the entrance. He quickly subdued a lone patroller, then changed into his clothing and managed to infiltrate the warehouse.
Raoul found Eleanor, bound in a hidden room deep within the warehouse. She'd been roughed up but still seemed lucid. Raoul tried to comfort her: "I'm here to rescue you. Just stay quiet."
Raoul could see the hope in her eyes as she nodded silently.
But the Dark Claws detected them and began chasing them like a pack of rabid dogs. Raoul and Eleanor weaved their way through intricate alleyways but couldn't shake them- -and then they came to a dead end, seemingly facing a final standoff.
No panic showed on Raoul's face, however, as he rummaged inside his coat as if assembling parts.
"Say 'cheese'!"
Raoul pulled out a vintage camera and quickly clicked the shutter. Amidst the darkness, the sudden brilliant flash blinded the Dark Claws, who covered their eyes as they wailed in pain. By the time their eyes cleared, Raoul and Eleanor were gone.
As the dawn sky brightened in a hidden alleyway, a manhole cover lifted slightly, revealing a slender opening. After checking that the coast was clear, Raoul lifted Eleanor out of the sewer and onto the street. She was covered in sludge and her face had a few scrapes, but she remained ever-composed as she slapped Raoul's hands away from her waist. Still a bit worried, she asked, "Will they come after us?"
Raoul grinned meaningfully, "Don't worry. They'Il have their hands full soon enough."
Down the street, Tommy was leading a group paperboys to distribute the latest newspaper all around.
"Extra! Read all about it! Dark Claws scandal exposed! Second-in-command accused of betrayal!"
Raoul chuckled, "This fake news will cause the Dark Claws to turn on one another. They'll be too busy tearing themselves apart to look for us."
Eleanor was incredulous for a moment but then couldn't help but laugh. "You really are a sly bastard!"
Raoul raised his eyebrows, then gave a slight bow, "I consider that a compliment, my lady. Sly bastards are the only ones who manage to get some peace of mind around here."
Skills[]
| Unlock Level (Hero) | Name | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headline News | 
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Passive: 10% Accuracy is converted into Magic Efficiency, and 100% Physical Pierce becomes Magic Pierce.
Active: Raoul calls in a newsboy and shoots at the enemy, dealing damage for 360% of his Attack Rating that ignores defense and stuns them for 4 seconds. The newsboy dashes to the center of the battlefield, distributing newspapers that restore 250 Energy to all allied heroes. |
| 11 | Intel Extortion | 
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Passive: A camera follows Raoul, snapping a photo every 8 seconds, dealing damage to nearby enemy heroes for 120% of Raoul’s Attack Rating and pinpointing 1 weakness. Each enemy can have up to1 pinpointed weaknesses.
Active: Raoul blackmails all enemies with pinpointed weaknesses, stealing 15% of their Attack Rating and 100 Energy per weakness. The stolen Attack Rating is returned after 8 seconds with the total stolen from each enemy not exceeding 120% of Raoul’s initial Attack Rating. |
| 21 | Intel Extortion |
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Damage dealt by the camera's photos is increased to 160% of Raoul's Attack Rating. |
| 41 | Low Blow | 
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Raoul loads three special rounds and fires them in the following order: Fire, Lightning, and then lce. Each round deals AoE Damage equal to 180% of his Attack Rating and applies the following effects: The Fire round reduces the target’s defense by 30% for 6 seconds. The Lightning round drains 100 Energy from the target. The lce round freezes the target for 2 seconds. When loading his rounds, Raoul locks onto an enemy, starting with the nearest enemy hero. Subsequently, he targets the enemy that took the most damage from his previous shots. The locked target takes 30% more damage from Raoul. |
| 61 | No Holds Barred | 
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Raoul swiftly closes in on an enemy and performs a three-hit combo, each hit dealing damage for 150% of his Attack Rating. The final move is a flying kick that knocks the enemy down. Afterward, Raoul retreats and recovers 25% of his max health. For the duration of this skill, Raoul is invincible and untargetable. |
| 81 | Headline News |
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The newsboy’s newspapers also distribute the Attack Rating Raoul stole through Intel Extortion to all allied heroes. This stolen Attack Rating is not returned. |
| 101 | Intel Extortion |
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Energy stolen per weakness increases to 150. |
| 121 | Low Blow |
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Defense reduction from the Fire round increases to 40%. |
| 141 | No Holds Barred |
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Each hit’s damage is increased to 220%. |
| 161 | Headline News |
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Energy restored by newspapers increases to 350. |
| 181 | Intel Extortion |
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Attack Rating stolen per weakness increases to 20%. |
| 201 | Low Blow |
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Energy drain from the Lightning round increases to 150. |
| 221 | No Holds Barred |
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Health recovered is increased to 35% of max health. |
Engraving Abilities[]
| Unlock Level (Eternal Engravings) | Name | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Low Blow | |
Enhance the skill Low Blow, the locked target takes 40% more damage from Raoul and his allies.
Reach 3 Star Ascended with this hero to gain: MP +1.82 |
| 60 | No Holds Barred | |
Enhance the skill No Holds Barred, If Raoul takes fatal damage, he becomes immune to it and immediately targets the attacker with No Holds Barred. This effect can only trigger 1 times per battle.
Reach 5 Star Ascended with this hero to gain: MP +1.82 |
| 80 | Endeavor |  |
Arena of Heroes, Legend's Challenger Tournament, Legends' Championship,Treasure Scramble, Heroes of Esperia: TY +35.85 ATK +10% |
Signature Item[]
Item: Shrewd Negotiator[]
A revolver custom-made for the black market of Rustport. Countless have sobbed out their secrets before it.
Skill: Ruthless Marksman[]
Increases Fire round damage multiplier to 120%, enhancing Raoul’s burst potential.
- [+10 Unlocks] Lightning rounds also restore 100 Energy to nearby allies.
- [+20 Unlocks] While firing lce rounds, Raoul gains 30 Insight.
- [+30 Unlocks] While loading around, Raoul hurls a round that creates a pool of explosive liquid, which detonates after 2 seconds, dealing 350% damage.
- [+40 Unlocks] Each time Raoul fires a round, his Attack Rating increases by 20% for 5 seconds. This effect can stack up to 3 times.
Furniture Set Bonuses[]
Evidence Collection[]
- [3/9 Mythic Pieces] When Raoul successfully controls an enemy or attempts to control a boss, the camera snaps an extra photo. This can trigger once every 1 seconds.
- [9/9 Mythic Pieces] Each enemy can have up to 3 weaknesses pinpointed by Raoul at the same time.
Voice Lines[]
- "You play by the rules, I play for results."
- "Remember, you brought this on yourself."
- "This little gadget is made just for you."
- "SMILE. You're about to be front page news."
- "Everyone thought that they're untouchable, before they met ME."
- "I've got plenty of ways make you talk. It's just depends how much pain you can handle."
- "Bullets are expensive. So, I never miss."
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