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In Elden Ring, one of the toughest bosses is the God-Devouring Serpent, known as Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. This fight takes place beneath Volcano Manor and has two phases. You can defeat him in two different ways: one involves completing a quest given by the boss’s creator, Tanith, the manor’s headmistress.
To start, you need to head toward Mount Glemir in the Altus Plateau to reach Volcano Manor. You can either climb the treacherous mountain or do a favor for Rya in Liurnia to get there. Once you arrive at the manor, talk to Tanith at the Site of Grace. She will give you some contracts to complete before you can face Rykard.
Rykard’s Location in the Game
You can find Rykard either by following Tanith’s quest or by entering a specific room on the right in the manor’s side corridor — this door opens with a key from Tanith. Inside, you’ll spot an Illusory Wall that hides a passage leading outside the manor. Pathing through this area will eventually lead you to the Temple of Eiglay, where you’ll face a manageable mini-boss called Godskin Noble. After defeating it, you’ll see a river of lava blocking your path. Crossing this lava, either by tanking the damage or by using certain items, will lead you to Rykard’s boss arena.
Preparing for the Fight
Since Rykard has many resistances, it’s smart to bring tools and consumables that exploit his weaknesses. He is highly vulnerable to Frost damage, so items like Frostbite-inflicting projectiles or sorceries such as Adula’s Moonblade are effective. You can also find a powerful spear called the Serpent-Hunter in his boss room, designed specifically for this fight, which deals extra damage to him.
Wearing the Serpent Hunter allows you to use its special attacks against him. The boss is immune to parrying and critical hits, but with patience, you can whittle down his health with a mix of heavy and light attacks. Keep an eye on his second phase, where he gains larger, more dangerous moves, including devastating AoE blasts. Don’t get reckless; staying calm and managing your stamina and health is key. Using the right items and weaponry will turn the tide in your favor.
Key Strategies & Tips
- Use Frost-inflicting weapons or spells to exploit his vulnerability.
- Avoid his poison spit designed to spread poison on the ground.
- Prepare for big moves like magma slams and wide AoE attacks.
- Focus on dodging and blocking these attacks, and strike during safe windows.
- The Serpent-Hunter spear is your best weapon—use its special attack to maximize damage.
Once you understand his attack pattern and weaknesses, defeating Rykard becomes manageable and quite rewarding. His fight is memorable and offers a satisfying challenge for those prepared to face the Lord of Blasphemy.
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