Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy Medium
Weaknesses
Resistances
Battle Strategies
- ALWAYS use the Serpent-Hunter great spear found at the entrance of the arena
- The Serpent-Hunter gains a massive magic blade in this fight — it's the intended weapon
- L2 weapon skill has enormous range and staggers both phases reliably
- Stay at medium range and spam the weapon skill
- In Phase 2, Rykard's skull rain forces you to keep moving — attack between barrages
- Keep crimson flasks topped up; the lava floor does constant chip damage
Rewards
Best Builds for Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
These builds exploit Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy's weaknesses and match the fight's demands.
This is the intended strategy. The Serpent-Hunter gains a magic blade extension that outdamages every other weapon in this specific fight.
If you refuse to use Serpent-Hunter, colossal weapons can stagger Rykard. But you're making it much harder on yourself.
Frost sorceries can be cast at range to avoid lava damage. Frost proc is effective and reduces his absorption.
Builds to Avoid Against Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy
These archetypes struggle in this fight. Consider respeccing if you're stuck.
Fire damage is resisted. Madness doesn't work on non-Tarnished. You're left with weak incantations in an uncomfortable arena.
Fire breath does minimal damage (fire resistant). Standing still to cast invites the skull rain and lava damage.