Elden Ring features plenty of over-the-top boss encounters, and a few of them involve gimmicks. 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 still quickly take you out if you aren't paying attention or fail to properly use the item the game heavily implies you should exploit. Luckily, a bit of preparation will help you fell this giant serpent.