Angels of Paradiso

The Angels of Paradiso are the main antagonists of the Bayonetta video game series. Only the soldiers and guardians of Paradiso, known as The Hierarchy of Laguna, are encountered. During the Clan Wars, the Angels fought on the front lines alongside the Lumen Sages against the Umbra Witches and Infernal Demons. All Angels share certain characteristics: marble-like skin, gold and ivory armor and a golden halo above their heads or bodies. Lower-ranking Angels (such as Affinity and Applaud) seem to resemble the stereotypical concept of angels in Christianity, whilst higher-ranking Angels are not always humanoid in appearance, such as Fortitudo, Iustitia, Sapientia, Harmony and Kinship.

Although most Angels are physical beings, some have broken free of any physical bonds and are truly spiritual, such as Joy, who are members of the Seraphim class within the angelic hierarchy's First Sphere.

Dea

 * Jubileus the Creator

Auditio

 * 1) Fortitudo
 * 2) Temperantia
 * 3) Iustitia
 * 4) Sapientia

Braves


Braves are First Sphere Angels that serve Jubileus, The Creator.

It can be said that Braves are capable of carrying God upon their shoulders. Moving in groups of three, each Brave wears the halo of the Second Sphere Powers upon its head; however when necessary, Braves can combine three of their bodies into one true form, a First Sphere Cherubim. Boasting the most brute strength of all the inhabitants of Paradiso, an unknown number of evils have faced judgement at the hands of Braves.

Gracious and Glorious


Gracious and Glorious are two high-ranking Laguna belonging to the First Sphere. They look similar to Grace and Glory and fight using very similar tactics. They are widely regarded by players as being the most difficult and powerful enemies in the game.

Within the nine ranks of the angelic hierarchy, the highest ranking Seraphim are charged with governing the love and zeal of The Creator. The pure white armored Gracious and the black armor-clad Glorious are often sighted in pairs; however, their existence itself remains legend, subject to rumors of varied veracity.

Supposedly gifted with incredible god-like powers there are no records of Gracious or Glorious appearing on the battlefield of evil; however, it is said this is because a mere taste of their power is enough to destroy the world, devastating all its path - both the record and the record-keeper.

Inspired


Inspired are another Angels of Paradiso that are part of the Hierarchy of Laguna. They are another enemy of Bayonetta and can be seen flying around the skies of Paradiso.

Inspired are members of the angelic First Sphere, in the rank known as Thrones. Those in this class are spiritual beings of the highest order, never meeting directly with humanity. Works of art have depicted them as flaming wheels; however, artists of true inspiration have pictured Inspired as a long snake-like body encircling upon itself. It is often thought that Inspired act as a wheel, holding up the chariot of the beloved God. In truth, Inspired are actually fighting alongside their angelic cohorts, randomly swallowing up the followers of darkness.

Joys


Joys are female-looking Angels that are very powerful high-rank soldiers of Laguna. Though they have no definite form, assuming any form which they wish, they seem to prefer their female form. They appear to act as doppelgangers to Umbra Witches, possessing many of their moves and abilities and because of this have an incredibly wide range of attacks and powers. Their weapons seem to be made of the same material as Golems, and have the ability to reform to many of Bayonetta's weapons. They are first encountered during Chapter VI: The Gates of Paradise. While defending Cereza from a Beloved, a Joy disguised as Bayonetta kidnaps the girl. After a short chase, in which the Seraphim attacks with light barriers, Bayonetta faces her doppelganger and the Joy finally shows its real form.

Joys are members of the Seraphim class within the angelic hierarchy's First Sphere. These beings have broken free of any physical conception of form and have become truly spiritual.

Their body is as free as a flowing river, and it takes shape only on a temporary basis. Joys may take the shape of the human feminine form, but can also shapeshift, or even separate into multiple sentient forms at will.

Beloved
"I must become the cornerstone of the Left Eye!"

- Beloved's first words in Bayonetta: Bloody Fate



Beloved is a type of giant angelic warrior that fights in Laguna's ranks. They are effectively the Laguna's heavies, wielding massive weapons in combat and they serve Jubileus, The Creator.

Beloved is a member of the Second Sphere class Powers, ranked sixth in the angelic hierarchy. Its status is more that of a spiritual being, but it is also burdened with destroying the enemies of Paradiso. While still considered amongst the lower classes of angels, Beloved's power is of a far higher order than that of a human, and even those with strong spiritual powers are seldom afforded the chance to meet this being. Excelling in combat, Beloved are known for brilliant exploits in demonic battles.

Fairness


Fairness are large dog/draconic-like Angels that have molten skin and are enveloped in flames. They all serve The Creator.

A Virtue charged with the administration of miracles, it is wrapped in flames when appearing in the physical world, a power emblematic of its courage. A torrent of flame blazing as bright as the sun, these flames become the light that burns away darkness from those who receive the graces of a Fairness. However, for those out of the angel's good graces, they are the fire and brimstone of destruction. Bayonetta will encounter a Fairness in each part of the game. A Fairness first shows up in Vigrid Town and will try to attack.

Fearless
Bestial angels belong to the Dominions within the Second Sphere of the Hierarchy of Laguna. Able to manipulate lightning, almost all of occurrence lightning in the world is a result of the actions of these angels. They are swift enemies that have an affinity for lightning-based attacks.

Grace & Glory


Grace and Glory are powerful enemies fought multiple times in Bayonetta.

Grace, draped in flame, and Glory, controller of lightning, are the twin escorts of the Creator. They share a wild disposition and are often depicted as gods of war, heroically leading the soldiers of Paradiso into battle, with their giant claw-like weapons being symbols of their ferocity. Humanity recognizes the increased spiritual power of twins, a power that comes from the blessings of Grace and Glory. Bayonetta will encounter different Grace and Glory dues in some parts of the game.

Harmony


Harmony are Angels who serve Jubileus.

Within the Second Sphere Dominions, whose name imparts feelings of control, soverignity, and governence, the angels named Harmony stand as a special symbol of peace. When appearing in our world, it is said that humans experience their prescence as an auroraesque light; however, when viewed from Purgatorio, one would see Harmony embracing humans within their outstretched, fin-like wings. Often pictured holding a trident and floating through the skies, Harmony are tasked with the defense of the Heavens, even within Paradiso itself.

Kinship


Appearing only in the realm of Paradiso, they are floating weapon platforms with an arsenal of dangerous ranged attacks.

Kinship, as one of the Second Sphere Powers charged with defeating evil beings, is responsible for transporting the forces of Paradiso onto the battlefield. Leading countless Angels to the front lines, catching sight of Kinship's magnificent flying appearance is analogous to many as the arrival of true happiness. It is thought that Kinship is the angelic manifestation of the ark that saved a foolish human race from the devastating flood described in the Book of Creation within the scriptures of Ithavoll.

Affinities

 * See Affinities.

Applaud
Applauds serve as grunts to Laguna's armies like Affinities. They are similar to Affinities, but larger, stronger, and much more durable. There are two variants of Applauds: A and B. Applaud A is the more powerful of the two Applaud types. A carry a segmented weapon that can work as a bow or a pair of chain-swords. B carry the same golden staff with a rounded blade at its top.

Ardor


Ardors are large powerful fighters that support smaller Angels in combat. They carry with them a large maple-seed serrated sword and a segmented shield.

The highest ranking member of the Third Sphere, Ardor are christened with the rank of Principalities. Presiding over the protection of the masses from evil spirits, they are equipped with a shield and armor of proof. Wielding the power of Paradiso on those who encroach upon happiness, Ardor are recipients of much adoration from those seeking salvation.

Dear & Decorations


The most basic and simple of the Angels of Paradiso, Dear and Decorations appear infrequently throughout the game. Decorations are first seen in the Prologue Chapter: The Vestibule, though they are not properly introduced and given an entry, along with Dear, until Chapter II.

With limited spiritual powers, this angel is spotted comparatively frequently within the physical, human world. Dears, with their dignified faces, are surrounded by the countless childlike faces of their Decorations. Capriciously firing arrows, they are often mistaken for Cupid. It is said that one of their arrows, shot through the heart of a believer, can be as infatuating as the goddess of love. Since he is the boss of decorations, he may use a power where he forms a magical globe as a protect. In orders, he may get health and more powers from the opponent by the decorations.

Enchant
The Enchants are weal based Angels that fight Bayonetta in some levels. An Angel shaped like a cart wheel. The impetus behind this fateful form was the Creator's despire to craft an Angel designed to compel humanity to continue its struggle and feel no satisfaction at surpassing others. Enchants protect the field of God from human encroachment and are further responsible for passing communication to Paradiso and correcting the trespasses of humanity.

Irenic


Irenic are villains that chase Bayonetta in the Route 666 chapter.

If humans were truly able to see Angels, they would never expect an Angel to appear as an automobile. However, it goes without saying that Irenic has existed since long before even the concept of history; Irenic is charged with spreading the message of Divine Will across Paradiso, and is most commonly depicted as a boxy form with four wheels capable of achieving great speeds. Faster than even the wind, it can cross Paradiso, thousands of times larger than the human world, in nary a single day. Irenic is first known to have appeared before humanity in the mid-18th century, coinciding with the start of the Industrial Revolution and the development of the first steam-powered automobiles.

Trivia

 * Despite the defeating evil beings in the Hierarchy of Laguna Kinships are also evil by helping the destruction of earth.
 * Despite their name being Fairness they fight dirty.