What is the reward for killing Rykard?

After the encounter with Rykard, you receive the Remembrance of the Blasphemous and you should have Rykard's Great Rune. This can now be activated at the Divine Tower of West Altus. After defeating him, you can return to the main chambers of Volcano Manor and speak to the NPCs.
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What do you get for beating Rykard?

You can spawn any Spirit Ash or online players to help you in this fight. Defeating the boss will get you his Great Rune as well as his Remembrance, which you can trade in with Finger Reader Enia at the Roundtable for a weapon or Sorcery.
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What do you get after killing Rykard?

Players receive Rykard's Great Rune upon defeating the serpentine monstrosity, which has a similar effect to both the Taker's Cameo and the Blasphemous Blade. With this Great Rune activated by a Rune Arc, players restore 80 Health plus 7% of their Maximum Health every time an enemy dies nearby.
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What does killing Rykard unlock?

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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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 level should I 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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Did Rykard help Ranni?

Rykard was also known for the construction of the Iron Virgins, automatons which were capable of both battlefield carnage and abducting victims to transport them to the Volcano Manor. Rykard's budding blasphemous inclinations led him to assist his sister, Ranni, in orchestrating the Night of Black Knives.
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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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What level should I be at Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy?

Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy

Recommended Level: 65-70.
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What to do with Tanith after killing Rykard?

Return to Tanith after you've completed the final assassination. She'll reward you with a Taker's Cameo and will ask if you're ready to see the Lord. You can choose to accept or not at this point (you will be able to fight Rykard regardless). If you say yes, Tanith will transport you to the Lord's Chamber.
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What happens if I give Tanith the dancers castanets?

You can give it to Tanith as she's consuming Rykard's flesh, but it won't have any real effect.
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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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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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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 killing Rykard break any quests?

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 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 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 did Rykard let himself be eaten?

During the Shattering, Rykard's desire for immortality led to him feeding himself to the God-Devouring Serpent. Rykard retreated into the depths of his home, the Volcano Manor, where he devoured the numerous warriors sent to challenge him.
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Why did Radahn go mad?

The two fought to a stalemate in the Battle of Aeonia, which ended when Malenia unleashed her Scarlet Rot. The Scarlet Rot ravaged Caelid, and consumed Radahn from the inside, eating away at his psyche.
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Is Ranni the bad guy?

Julianna Swickard of CBR also debated whether Ranni was good or evil, arriving at the conclusion that while she was morally grey as a character, her ending was the "best possible outcome" of all the game's endings.
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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 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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Is Rykard hard to beat?

While taking down Rykard isn't as difficult as defeating some of the other bosses Elden Ring pits you against, like Starscourge Radahn, he can still quickly take you out if you aren't paying attention or fail to properly use the item the game heavily implies you should exploit.
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