The second phase of Elden Ring features the boss Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. This boss can be very difficult to deal with, but there are several tips to help you get past this challenge. The best strategy is to continue attacking Rykard until he is dead, and then heal whenever you need to. This way, you can keep on fighting until the boss is killed.

Magma eruption

If you are wondering how to beat Rykard in the Elden Ring, there are a few things you can try. For one, you can use the magma explosion to your advantage and dodge its attacks. But you should also be aware of the dangers of this attack. The lava will spit out huge explosion waves in front of you, so you must be extra careful when using it.

First of all, try to avoid the upcoming magma explosion caused by Rykard’s head attack. If you’re not quick enough to dodge its head attack, you can sprint perpendicular to the Serpent. You can also try jumping or rolling before it erupts. Once you get past the erupting magma, you’ll be able to face the Demi-God Rykard. To beat Rykard, you’ll want to use your Serpent Hunter weapon and be prepared for longer combat.

Using a specific weapon

Elden Ring is filled with over-the-top boss battles and Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy is a prime example. Although not nearly as difficult as other demigod bosses, Rykard can easily take you down if you don’t prepare carefully. Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can use to ensure that you’ll win the battle in a timely manner.

If you’re looking for a quick way to get through this challenging boss, you can use a special weapon or technique that works best with the abilities of this particular character. The first weapon you can use against Rykard is the Eye Surcoat, which can be obtained near the Site of Grace. This weapon can be used to deal enormous damage to Rykard, and is especially effective against mages.

Another way to make the most of Rykard is to use a Serpent Hunter. This class’ range is extremely long, so it’s a good choice to use against him. If you’re going for the highest damage possible, try a Serpent-Hunter. A Serpent Hunter also offers a great deal of damage and can be used to slash enemies from a distance.

Avoiding flaming skulls

To beat Rykard, you have to avoid his flaming skulls. The skulls will cause an explosion, and you have to avoid them. Avoid the flaming skulls by avoiding the magma projectiles he launches with his sword. Flaming skulls leave a trail of fire, which you can avoid by rolling away. However, the big skulls can be dangerous, so you have to avoid them.

This boss is difficult, so you’ll want to take your time. Rykard is the Lord of Blasphemy, so you’ll want to be careful. The first attack will damage anything directly beneath him, so make sure you back off if you don’t want to be damaged by his second attack. You’ll also want to avoid the flaming skulls, which will cause an explosion and kill your enemies.

Using the Serpent-Hunter

If you’re trying to beat Rykard the Lord of Blasphemy in the Elden Ring, you can use the Serpent-Hunter to your advantage. This dual-purpose weapon is an essential part of your character’s combat arsenal. Unlike some of the other weapons you can equip, the Serpent-Hunter has no stat requirements. Moreover, you can upgrade it at the smithy. However, you should make sure to have a lot of Sombre Smithing Stones and an Ancient Dragon Sombre Smithing Stone to get the best results.

When using the Serpent-Hunter, you should avoid allowing the serpent to use his multi-hit spinning swipe. If you fail to do so, you will be caught by the serpent’s attack twice. Hence, you should stay back and avoid the serpent’s attacks with ranged attacks. This technique will also save you FP from being consumed by the serpent.