Can you fight Rykard after joining Volcano Manor?

You can access and defeat Rykard without doing any of Volcano Manor's quests, though it comes with a few consequences. After you defeat Rykard - regardless of whether you join the Manor - everyone in the Manor leaves. That means you'll miss Rya's quest and all the loot gained from Tanith's contracts.
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Should I finish Volcano Manor before Rykard?

You need to advance the story up to the point to where you get to The Giant Mountaintops, dont kill rykard before then or you'll lock youself out of the manor side quests.
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Does killing Rykard stop the Volcano Manor questline?

The answer is KILLING RYKARD LOCKS YOU OUT OF ALL VOLCANO MANOR QUESTS. Just wait until you complete all of the quests there, and then you will be sent to kill him. Which is weird.
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Can you fight Rykard without talking to Tanith?

If you do not want to complete Tanith's contracts, you can encounter Rykard by entering the room on the right in the Manor's side corridor.
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Does joining Volcano Manor lock you out of anything?

You have to kill some random non-important NPCs as part of their quest, but doing it doesn't lock you out of anything else story related. However if you don't do it, you do end a bunch of NPC quests, but they are morally questionable NPCs, so it's up to you.
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Secret Boss After Defeat Rykard

Does joining Volcano Manor ruin other endings?

Nothing you do in VM can change any of the endings. It can lock you out of some npc quests though.
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Is there a secret room in Volcano Manor?

Volcano Manor's secrets

In the room next door to Zoryas, you'll find a hidden passage behind an illusory wall (or hidden wall or secret wall) in the back right corner, where the crooked painting hangs. Roll into the wall to dispel the illusion, and then make your way into Volcano Manor's secret corridors.
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Why does Lady Tanith eat Rykard?

Why Tanith Is Eating Rykard's Face In Volcano Manor. Lady Tanith's consumption of Rykard seems to be an attempt at resurrecting the slain Shardbearer.
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What level should I be to fight Rykard?

Either way, here's how to beat Rykard and the God-Devouring Serpent in Elden Ring, including weaknesses, tips, strategies and cheese methods. To beat the God-Devouring Serpent and Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy boss fight, players should be at least level 65+, and ideally over 70.
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What does Tanith do after killing Rykard?

After Slaying Rykard

Return to Rykard's chamber, and you'll find Tanith crouched over Rykard's corpse. As you approach, it will become apparent that she is eating his remains. NOTE: At the end of the Patches Questline, Patches will give you Dancer's Castanets to take to Tanith.
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What happens to Rya after killing Rykard?

Once you go and defeat Rykard and return to the manor (when everyone's left) Rya will be at her original spot in the drawing room. Speak to her then reload the area to find the Daedicar's Woe talisman where she was standing.
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Can you still get the raging wolf armor after killing Rykard?

On successful invasion, you will receive the full Raging Wolf Set. See it on the Elden Ring Map here. It can no longer be acquired after defeating Maliketh (the boss of Crumbling Farum Azula) or Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.
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Does Rykard lock you out of quests?

"Kill Rykard - lock out Volcano manor quest" etc. Patches' quest you gotta follow it carefully because if you do it out of order. Like finish Volcano Manor before meeting him, he'll disappear.
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Can you do Tanith quest after killing Rykard?

While Tanith may have moved, she is actually pretty easy for Elden Ring players to find as long as they know where to look, though anyone hoping to finish the rest of their Invasions will be out of luck since killing Rykard effectively ends the quest.
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What should I complete before killing Rykard?

Knight Bernahl's quest ties in closely to Tanith's Volcano Manor cult quest. Like Tanith's quest, you must complete this quest before killing Rykard. Bernahl ultimately rewards a legendary armament required for an achievement, so completionists should be sure to do this first.
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What level should I be at Volcano Manor?

Recommended Level

Venturing into the dangerous terrain of Volcano Manor and Mt. Gelmir requires skill and preparation. Though some daring players may be able to tackle this area at around level 50, it's highly recommended to reach level 60-80 before attempting to take on these formidable dungeons if you are a beginner.
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What level should I be at Lord of Blasphemy?

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy

Location: Volcano Manor, at Mt. Gelmir. Past Temple of Eiglay. Recommended Level: 65-70.
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What level is Caelid?

Players are free to enter Caelid at whatever level they choose. However, the recommended levels are around 60-70. This ensures that the content will be challenging and limit the frustration of repeatedly dying. Players should also have decent weapons with several upgrades and good protective armor.
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Are Rykard and Radahn twins?

Rykard was born the son of Radagon, a champion of the Erdtree, and Queen Rennala, head of both the Carian Royal Family and the Academy of Raya Lucaria. He had two siblings, Radahn and Ranni.
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Does Tanith love Rykard?

According to the games' lore, Tanith loved Rykard all the more after he became one with the serpent. After his death by the player, Tanith goes to his corpse to devour his remains. It is unknown exactly why she does this, as it can be due to emotional devotion or some hope that his flesh can be reborn through her.
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Did Rykard help Ranni?

One of the driving forces to his fall was actually his sister, Ranni the Witch. It seems that after Radagon took off with his new wife Marika, Ranni sought to purge the Lands Between of the influence of the Greater Will. Knowing she could not do it alone, she turned to her brother Rykard for help.
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What is Volcano Manor dark secret?

The darkest secret of Elden Ring's Volcano Manor area may well be this: Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, will never be powerful enough to destroy the Erdtree, because his literal hunger for power will never be satiated.
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How many hits does the Volcano Manor Wall take?

After a player discovers there is a hidden wall that requires 50 hits to open, another comes up with a simple yet smart way to open it faster.
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