Does killing Rykard lock any quests?

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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Does killing Rykard stop Volcano Manor quests?

After beating Rykard players can no longer progress the Volcano Manor questline, but this implies that they did not finish the questline to reach Rykard in the first place.
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What quests does Volcano Manor lock you out of?

It should be noted that defeating the boss this way, before completing the letter requests, locks you out of the Volcano Manor assassination quests, as well as parts of Rya, Bernahl, and Patches' quests.
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What happens if you kill Rykard before finishing Tanith questline?

If you kill Rykard before you finish Tanith Kill Qustline (except patches), the quest can't be completed. Or short: You can't get the armor from the trailers. You can meet her at his courpse and give her the one item from patches but that's it.
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Does killing Rykard end Bernahl quest?

How to get the Letter to Bernahl. Note: You won't be able to complete this step if you've killed Rykard or Maliketh: Rykard because the NPCs in Volcano Manor disappear afterwards, and Maliketh because you will no longer be able to access the Fortified Manor. The Crumbling Farum Azula steps are unaffected, however.
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Elden Ring: Most Important Missable Quests, NPCs, and Items That You Can Get Locked Out Of (Part 1)

Can you do Tanith quest after killing Rykard?

Picking up the letter and returning it to Tanith will prompt her to ask you to carry out a series of assassinations. There is no time limit on completing these, although defeating Rykard will lock you out of this part of the quest.
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Can you do Ryan's quest after killing Rykard?

If you kill Rykard before speaking to Rya in her room inside the dungeon, she will disappear from the manor and her quest will become impossible to complete.
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Why does Lady Tanith eat Rykard?

A distraught Tanith would begin to eat Rykard's tremendous corpse, hoping that he might live in her, just as he had lived within the serpent.
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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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Is there a downside to Volcano Manor?

Elden Ring - There Are No Downsides To Joining Volcano Manor

Those especially dedicated to roleplay may wish to avoid the questline entirely, should their character be aligned with the Two Fingers, but neither choice has any bearing on any of Elden Ring's multiple endings.
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Will Volcano Manor ruin my ending?

Nothing you do in VM can change any of the endings.
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What is the point of no return in Elden Ring?

The actual point of no return is defeating a boss at the end of an area outside time. "All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain." Did you get the Bolt of Gransax? You can't get it in the ashen capital, so if you want the legendary trophies you need to get it as that is a point of no return.
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What locks after killing Rykard?

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.
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Can I still do Volcano Manor after killing Rykard?

Nope! Killing the shardbearer in that place blocks off their questline.
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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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Where does Zoraya go after killing Rykard?

The Outcomes of Rya's Questline

If you give Rya the Tonic of Forgetfulness, she'll forget everything that's happened and remain at Volcano Manor, returning to her original spot in the manor after you've defeated Rykard and everyone else leaves.
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Should I give Zoraya the tonic?

Not giving her the tonic will lead to her thanking you for sparing her, and leaving behind both the talisman and a note calling you her champion. Note that there is also an option to give the Tonic to Brother Corhyn in the Mountaintops of the Giants, but he will refuse it, and the tonic will stay in your inventory.
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Can you find diallos after killing Rykard?

It is possible to skip doing any of the assassination missions and still have Diallos appear in Jarburg. Exhaust what dialogue you can with him, defeat Rykard, visit Volcano Manor to see he is no longer there, and then go to Jarburg to find him.
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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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Is Tanith Rykard's wife?

Elden Ring's Volcano Manor has a gruesome history, with the isolated location being ruled by Rykard and his mysterious wife, Tanith. Elden Ring's Volcano Manor is a very memorable location for its lava, snakes, and gothic castle. The head of the manor is also striking: a masked and stoic woman named Tanith.
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Why did Rykard feed himself to the great serpent?

In the end, Eiglay promised Rykard great power and immortality if the latter offered himself to the Serpent-God. Having reached the peak of his devotion, Rykard agreed and Eiglay consumed his body as well as his shard of the Rune of Death.
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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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Should I tell Lady Tanith about Zoraya?

Speak to Lady Tanith about Rya/Zoraya and immediately rest the nearby Site Of Grace. Speak to Lady Tanith again, and she will reveal that Rya/Zoraya has gone missing. She will hand you the Tonic Of Forgetfulness and you give it to Rya/Zoraya.
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What happens if you give Rya the serpent's amnion?

Serpent's Amnion Uses

After completing two assassination missions for Tanith and speaking to her in her true form, she'll ask you to search the manor for clues about her birth - seeking the Serpent's Amnion. Once you give the Amnion to Rya, she'll disappear from her usual spot after becoming distressed.
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