When to fight Lord Rykard?

You can access the Rykard boss fight in two ways: reaching the end of the Volcano Manor dungeon, or completing all of Lady Tanith's assassination missions.
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When should I fight Lord 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 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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What do you miss if you kill Rykard early?

Killing Rykard early locks you out of armor sets you could only obtain while he is alive.
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Is Rykard a hard 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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Elden Ring: How To Defeat Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy

What weapon is Rykard weak to?

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 easiest way to beat Rykard?

Here are our top tips for succeeding in your fight against the God-Devouring Serpent and Rykard, Lord Of Blasphemy:
  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.
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Does killing Rykard ruin 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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What does killing Rykard give you?

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 happens to Rya 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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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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Does Rykard lock you out of quests?

"Kill Rykard - lock out Volcano manor quest" etc. Patches' quest you gotta follow it carefully because if you do it out of order. Like finish Volcano Manor before meeting him, he'll disappear.
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Can I still do Volcano Manor quest after killing Rykard?

Nope! Killing the shardbearer in that place blocks off their questline.
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What level is recommended 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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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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Can you fight Rykard without killing Godskin Noble?

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 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 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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How do you beat Rykard at low level?

There's a few tactics for beating him, but the double crouch-pokes are the best in health and poise damage. My Dex Only run had me looking up various methods but they weren't consistent enough until I changed my positioning in the arena.
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Is Volcano Manor questline worth it?

Volcano Manor Quests & Rewards

But, bar some questionable quest objectives, there are actually zero negatives to joining. Doing so doesn't detract from the story or other side quests. But it's not just that players have nothing to lose from joining Volcano Manor: they also have much to gain.
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What level should I be at Volcano Manor?

Recommended Level

Venturing into the dangerous terrain of Volcano Manor and Mt. Gelmir requires skill and preparation. Though some daring players may be able to tackle this area at around level 50, it's highly recommended to reach level 60-80 before attempting to take on these formidable dungeons if you are a beginner.
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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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Why does Tanith eat Rykard?

When you kill him he says "No one will hold me captive. A serpent never dies." He is immortal, but he needs a new body to revive. That's why Tanith is eating him, to absorb enough of his essence that he can take her over.
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