Affinity

Affinity are third sphere archangel which are part of the hierarchy of Laguna, the chain of command of the Angels of Paradiso. They act as the basic soldiers of Paradiso and takes the form of a humanoid creature with a bird-like head and legs as well as the stereotypical "angel wings" in their back, a halo symbolising their rank and various type of weapons used in battle. Affinity is one of the few Angels visible to normal humans but only if those have enough faith in Jubileus, The Creator and Paradiso in general.

Bayonetta
They serves as the basic enemies in Bayonetta and are fought in most level of the game, they are rarely seen alone and often attack Bayonetta with other Affinity or other stronger Angels. They wield various weapons like staves, trumpets, sousaphones, flails or halberds.

Bayonetta 2
In Bayonetta 2 they only appears in the levels located during the Witch Hunts, 500 years before the present time but this time only the one using staves returns.

Hierarchy of Laguna
"Servants of Heaven that populate the lowest of the angelic hierarchy, a Third Sphere rung known simply as Angels. Humans with deep faith often feel these angels closest to their hearts. Descending from the heavens upon their pure white wings, it is believed that the glimmering halo atop an Affinity's head lights the path for those who have lost their way. The religious articles they equip are all tools used to further their conviction to protect the righteous and can become powerful weapons used to strike down those with sullied hearts."