How do you get to Rykard as fast as possible?

Once you reach the manor, speak to Tanith, who will be at the Manor's Site of Grace. You will be assigned a few contracts, and once you complete them, Tanith will give you access to Rykard's lair. This is the easiest way to encounter Rykard if you plan on taking on the boss.
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How do I get to Rykard fast?

There are two ways to get to Rykard.
  1. Complete all Volcano Manor bounties. (Will take place all over the map.) ...
  2. Use the warp that's in the "back door" of Volcano Manor, protected by a large group of Salamanders and a Godskin Noble. This warp will teleport you to the grace just outside his arena.
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How do I get to Rykard without joining the manor?

You need to spare Patches in Murkwater Cave back in Limgrave, then speak with him again at the Scenic Isle Site of Grace in Liurnia. You can access and defeat Rykard without doing any of Volcano Manor's quests, though it comes with a few consequences.
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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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How do I get closer to Rykard?

Getting To Rykard

After those missions are complete, Tanith will ask if you would like to see the Lord of Blasphemy himself. Accepting her offer will teleport you directly outside Rykard's boss room. The second method is to fight your way through Volcano Manor proper.
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HOW TO GET TO RYKARD - Elden Ring

What is the best weapon for Rykard?

Rykard is a boss with a gimmick mechanic in that he can only be damaged by the Serpent-Hunter, a weapon that is both great-sword and spear, which you can find from a corpse when you first enter the boss arena.
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Does beating Rykard lock you out of quests?

If you do choose to do it, you must finish the questline before defeating Rykard or you'll be locked out of the quest from that point onward and lose out on any rewards and quests (for the Manor) that you didn't complete yet.
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What level is Caelid?

How Strong You Should Be Before Visiting Caelid in Elden Ring. 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.
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What quests should I do before fighting Rykard?

About killing Rykard: In Volcano Manor you can get 5 assassination quests ( 3 from Taneth, 1 from Patches and 1 from Bernahl. Make sure to finish this 5 quests before killing Rykard, when you're interested to get the quest rewards. You can do this only before killing the boss.
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Should I finish Volcano Manor before Rykard?

For this reason, be sure to finish all of Volcano Manor's requests before taking on Rykard by taking the teleporter deep into the Legacy Dungeon. If you finished the Volcano Manor questline and didn't break out into the rest of the Volcano Manor, you can teleport directly to Rykard.
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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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Should I explore Volcano Manor before 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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Where is the teleporter to Rykard?

Volcano Manor to Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy

Located on a balcony at the top of a staircase in Volcano Manor, this sending gate delivers you outside of the Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy boss room.
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Is Rykard optional?

Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy Overview

He's one of the Shardbearers of the Elden Ring and is considered an optional boss. Not facing him in the game will not change the plot in any way. You can spawn any Spirit Ash or online players to help you in this fight.
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Why is Upper Caelid so hard?

The reason why it's seen as being so hard when compared to other areas is partly due to the fact that it's easy to stumble into early in the game. It's just east of the starting area, so players who aren't careful may find themselves facing off against the undead hordes of Caelid much sooner than they should.
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Is Caelid the hardest region?

In true FromSoftware fashion, Caelid is both one of the earliest regions in Elden Ringand the hardest. Part of its difficulty level comes from being accessible to low-leveled players: an inexperienced Tarnished can stumble into Caelid's dunes and struggle against its Giant Dogs and Monstrous Crows.
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Is there a main boss in Caelid?

The Beastman of Farum Azula can be fought as the main boss inside the Dragonbarrow Cave just south of the Bestial Sanctum in Caelid. Upon beating the Beastman, it grants 65,000 Runes and an Elden Ring Talisman, the Flamedrake Talisman +2.
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Why is Tanith eating 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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How do I get Tanith to eat Rykard?

After Slaying Rykard

If you rest at a Site of Grace, Tanith (as well as all other NPCs) will be gone from the Volcano Manor. 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.
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What to do with Tanith after killing Rykard?

Once you have defeated Rykard, return to Tanith and speak to her once more. Once Tanith has disappeared from Volcano Manor, you will find her back in Rykard's boss area feasting on his corpse.
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What is the best armor for Rykard?

Rykard has many fire attacks, so wear fire-resistant armor and/or use the Flamedrake Talisman. These will give you a better chance of surviving. Keep some Neutralizing Boluses handy during the fight. This item cures you of poison, which will be helpful if you get poisoned by Rykard.
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What do you get for killing Rykard?

Killing Rykard will get you the Remembrance of the Blaspemous and Rykard's Great Rune. Activate the Site of Grace, and grab the Eye Surcoat off the nearby body.
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