What does defeating Rykard do?
Defeating Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, rewards you with 100,000 runes, Remembrance of the Blasphemous, and Rykard’s Great Rune, which can be used to trade for powerful items or Sorceries. Additionally, defeating Rykard will lock you out of all Volcano Manor quests, making it essential to complete these quests before facing him.
Understanding Rykard and His Significance
To fully comprehend the implications of defeating Rykard, it’s crucial to understand his role in the Elden Ring universe. Rykard is a Demigod and the lord of Volcano Manor, making him a significant figure in the game’s storyline.
FAQs about Defeating Rykard
Q1: What happens when you kill Rykard?
Killing Rykard locks you out of all Volcano Manor quests, and everyone in the manor leaves, including Tanith and other NPCs.
Q2: Should I kill Tanith after Rykard?
You can kill Tanith after defeating Rykard, but it doesn’t significantly impact the game’s ending, and you’ll receive some rewards for doing so.
Q3: Is Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy, hard to defeat?
While Rykard can be challenging, he is not as difficult as some other Elden Ring bosses, such as Starscourge Radahn, and can be defeated with the right strategy and weapons.
Q4: What level should I be to defeat Rykard?
It’s recommended to be at least level 65+ and ideally over 70 to defeated Rykard, ensuring you have sufficient stats and equipment.
Q5: Does killing Rykard ruin any quests?
Yes, killing Rykard before completing Volcano Manor’s quests will lock you out of these quests, causing you to miss Rya’s quest and other loot.
Q6: What happens if you kill Rykard before talking to Diallos?
If you defeat Rykard before speaking with Diallos, you won’t be able to complete Diallos’ quest, and everyone will leave Volcano Manor.
Q7: What to do with Tanith eating Rykard?
After defeating Rykard, you can find Tanith eating his corpse, but giving her the Dancer’s Castanets from Patches doesn’t provide any special items.
Q8: Why is Tanith eating Rykard?
Tanith is eating Rykard’s corpse to potentially become his new vessel, as hinted at in her dialogue at Volcano Manor.
Q9: What is Rykard’s weakness?
Rykard is weak to Frostbite, making it essential to inflict this status effect at the beginning of the fight to increase damage.
Q10: How do I get Tanith to eat Rykard?
After defeating Rykard, return to Tanith, and she will disappear from Volcano Manor; you can then find her eating Rykard’s corpse in his boss area.
Q11: In what order should you fight Elden Ring bosses?
The recommended order for fighting Elden Ring bosses is: Margit, Godrick, Rennala, Starscourge Radahn, Morgott, The Fire Giant, Astel, Rykard, and Mohg.
Q12: Where is Rya after killing Rykard?
After killing Rykard, Rya will leave Volcano Manor, but you can find her again in her original location if you reset the area.
Q13: Where does everyone go after you kill Rykard?
After defeating Rykard, everyone in Volcano Manor will leave, and the only path forward is to proceed to Leyndell.
Q14: What happens if you kill Rykard before meeting Patches?
If you defeat Rykard before meeting Patches, you won’t be able to receive the Magma Whip Candlestick until NG+.
Q15: How do you beat Rykard fast?
The fastest way to defeat Rykard is by using the Serpent-Hunter weapon, which can be found near the boss gate and requires zero stats to use.