Boss Guide · Elden Ring
How to Beat Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
AI Quick Summary
Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy is one of Elden Ring's most memorable encounters. Pick up the Serpent-Hunter spear from the floor when you enter the arena — it is massively empowered against Rykard.
About Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
A demigod who merged with an ancient serpent god to gain immortality. Rykard is weak to the Serpent-Hunter spear found in the boss arena.
Attack Phases
God-Devouring Serpent
A massive snake head that bites, breathes fire, and slams.
- ›Serpent bite
- ›Magma spew
- ›Skull toss
- ›Poison breath
Lord of Blasphemy (below 50% HP)
Rykard's torso emerges; he wields a massive flaming sword.
- ›Sword of Night wave
- ›Lava rain
- ›Skull army summon
- ›Blasphemous slash
Step-by-Step Strategy
Step 1
Pick up the Serpent-Hunter spear from the floor when you enter the arena — it is massively empowered against Rykard.
Step 2
In Phase 1, stay in mid-range and poke the snake head with charged L2/LT attacks from the Serpent-Hunter.
Step 3
In Phase 2, keep aggressive pressure. Use the weapon art (Mighty Serpent Hunt) to deal huge burst damage.
Step 4
Watch for the skull rain at the start of Phase 2 — stay moving to avoid lava skulls.
Rewards
💰 130,000 Runes
- •Rykard's Great Rune
- •Remembrance of the Blasphemous