Such is the case with Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. 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 ...

Follow this path to encounter one of the secret Shardbearers. Rykard is not required to complete the main story. There are actually multiple Shardbearers you can skip and still become Elden Lord.

This gameplay walkthrough will show you how to defeat Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy in the Volcano Manor dungeon. 00:00 - Learning the Serpent-Hunter Weapon 00:59 - Defeat the God-Devouring Serpent 04 ...