When should you fight Rykard in Elden Ring?

You should attempt the boss fight at around character level 100-110, but – as we're about to explain – your weapon's upgrade level doesn't actually factor into this one.
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What level for 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 prepare for Rykard Elden Ring?

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 an easy fight?

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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What happens if you kill Rykard before patches?

NOTE: Be sure to complete Patches' assassination request prior to defeating Rykard. If you defeat Rykard first, Patches will automatically move into his "goodbye" dialogue, and you will be unable to receive the Magma Whip Candlestick until NG+.
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Elden Ring: How To Defeat Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy

What do I lose if I kill Rykard?

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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Should I finish Volcano Manor before Rykard?

You'll also want to hold off defeating Rykard until you're completely finished with the Manor, since everyone will leave the manor shortly afterwards.
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When am I supposed to fight Rykard?

Mt. Gelmir, and by extension Volcano Manor, are meant to be visited towards the end of the game. If you see the quest through to its end, or decide to skip it altogether, you can access the manor and come face to face with Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy – and his God-Devouring Serpent form before that.
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What is a Rykards weakness?

Rykard is very weak to Frostbite, therefore inflict it at the beginning of the fight to increase damage. Use the Serpent-Hunter Great Spear found at the beginning of the boss' chamber.
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What sword do you get before fighting 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 is the best weapon for Rykard?

There is only one effective strategy for this fight: 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 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.
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Is Serpent-Hunter needed for Rykard?

The Serpent-Hunter is a unique weapon found in the boss fight arena for Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, the Shardbearer Boss of Volcano Manor. When the fight begins, you can find the weapon on a corpse just to the side. While it is an essential weapon for defeating Rykard, it is possible to beat him without it.
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What does killing Rykard unlock?

Killing Rykard will get you the Remembrance of the Blasphemous and Rykard's Great Rune. Activate the Site of Grace, and grab the Eye Surcoat off the nearby body.
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Do you need the spear to beat Rykard?

Boss Fight Combat Strategy

On the way, you will notice a lootable Great Spear held by a corpse. Collect the Serpent-Hunter spear, which can be used against the God-Devouring Serpent . This spear also has several special attacks that are highly effective against Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy.
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Is Rykard weak to bleed?

Melee build tips for Rykard

Go for weapons that build up Bleed and Frostbite. Make yourself tanky enough to not let the lava be too problematic for you. Talismans and Physicks which reduce the amount of fire and physical damage you take will also make things considerably easier.
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Why does Tanith eat Rykard?

Upon his death, he claimed "A serpent never dies", proven true when his initially vanished corpse began to regenerate. 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 weapon 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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Why did Rykard feed himself to the serpent?

Seeking the power to usurp everything, Rykard chose to feed himself to a blasphemous serpent, a being said to have been in defiance of the Erdtree for an incredibly long time and merged with it. During the process of merging, he was wracked with visions of himself and the serpent devouring the entire world.
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Do I have to beat Godskin Noble to fight Rykard?

The boss makes his first appearance inside the Legacy Dungeon Volcano Manor, located on the west side of Atlas Plateau. The boss fight is optional and does not affect the story in any way. However, if you want to face Shardbearer Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy inside the Legacy Dungeon, you will have to defeat this enemy.
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Can I fight Rykard if I join Volcano Manor?

You have to join, but you don't have to do the missions. Look for a fake wall and go from there for another way to get to Rykard. That being said, even touching Volcano Manor at all is optional since you only need 2 great runes to reforge the ring.
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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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Should I do all assassinations before Rykard?

If you want to do everything, my advice would be do all of the volcano manor and dungeon, stopping at Rykards boss door. Then make sure you do all the assassin quests, then you “should” be clear to kill Rykard without missing anything. If I'm remembering everything correctly.
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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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How to get assassin's gambit after killing Rykard?

After defeating Rykard, Bernahl, along with all other members of Volcano Manor, leaves this place behind. Players can still find Bernahl's sword lying in his usual spot in Volcano Manor and interact with it to purchase weapon skills, including Assassin's Gambit.
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