What is the easiest way to beat Rykard?

How to beat Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy: top tips for success
  1. Use the Serpent-Hunter Great Spear and its Great-Serpent Hunt skill.
  2. Stay out of range of the God-Devouring Serpent's poison.
  3. Use a skill to avoid damage against the Serpent's shockwave attack.
  4. Use the Mimic Tear for a much easier time against Rykard.
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How do you kill Rykard easily?

There is only one strategy for this fight, and that is using the Serpent-Hunter weapon. As soon as you enter the boss gate, you will find a weapon to your left near a corpse. This weapon needs zero stats to use and is easily the fastest way of killing the Demigod. It has special moves that only work when facing Rykard.
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What is Rykard weak against?

While we will be using the Serpent-Hunter Great Spear for this fight, it's worth noting that Rykard (both forms) are very weak to Frost damage.
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What weapon kills 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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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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Elden Ring: How To Defeat Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy

Is Rykard a hard boss?

Rykard might be a shardbearer, but his fight is anything but difficult. Before rushing into the boss, players should find a weapon called the Serpent-Hunter spear right at the beginning of the 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 armor is good against 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.
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What level should I be at Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy?

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy

Recommended Level: 65-70.
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Why does Tanith eat Rykard?

She presents herself as a future Finger Maiden, which leads most players to assume she serves the Two Fingers, and therefore the Greater Will. Tanith, too, isn't upfront about her cannibalistic desires, but players can find her eating Rykard's corpse after his defeat in an attempt to allow Rykard to live on within her.
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What do I need to fight Rykard?

Collect the "Serpent Hunter" spear as it can used against the God-Devouring Serpent. This spear also has several special attacks that are highly effective against Rykard.
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Where is 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 it okay to kill Tanith?

As it so happens, Elden Ring players can kill Tanith to get some rewards, and since it doesn't really have an impact on what ending they'll get, there aren't any serious consequences. If players choose to kill Tanith, they can then loot her body and face off against Tanith's Knight.
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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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Can you finish Volcano Manor after killing Rykard?

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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Why did Rykard get eaten?

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 sword does Rykard drop?

The Blasphemous Blade is an Elden Ring weapon obtained by defeating Praetor Rykard in Mt. Gelmir, an especially challenging Elden Ring boss. It's a greatsword that scales with strength, dexterity, and faith with a nasty look and a weapon skill that replicates one of Rykard's most powerful spells.
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What is the talisman for Rykard in Elden Ring?

The Taker's Camero is one of the Talisman items in Elden Ring that can regain HP when worn. A talisman engraved with a stern likeness of Praetor Rykard, master of Volcano Manor. Restores HP upon defeating enemies. When Rykard turned to heresy, taking by force became the rule.
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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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Should I give Tanith the dancers castanets?

Delivering the item to Tanith will result in nothing but a complete dismissal, with her seemingly uninterested in anything but eating Rykard.
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What is the best weapon for Rykard?

Right inside the boss room door will be a corpse with an item. This item is actually a weapon--the Serpent Hunter great spear. This weapon is essential to defeating Rykard, so go ahead and equip it.
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