Braves

Braves are first sphere cherubim which are on the second rank of the hierarchy of Laguna, the chain of command of the Angels of Paradiso. They are humanoid Angels that always appears in group of three and are able to fuse with eachother to create a bigger and stronger version of themselves. They are said to be the most brutal forces of Paradiso and serves as a special task force for its armies.

Bayonetta
They first appears at the end of Chapter VIII where they serves as a mini boss. After that they appear rarely but always in group of three to be able to fuse.

Hierarchy of Laguna
"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 judgment at the hands of Braves."