Wild Elden Ring Fan Art Shows Rykard's Anatomy

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Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy is widely seen as one of the best spectacle fights FromSoftware has ever created, as many Elden Ring players will likely remember the battle long after it is finished. Part of this has to do with Rykard’s character design, and one Elden Ring fan has given fans a close look at the many parts of his body.

Those that have read up onElden Ring’s lore will know of Rykard’s intriguing origin story, which is inherently tied to the iconic Volcano Manor. The son of Rennala and Radagon, Rykard’s insanity and his decision to rebel against the Erdtree saw him sacrificing himself to the God-Devouring Serpent, merging with the beast so that he would have the power to eat the gods of the Lands Between. With his wife Tanith feeding him the bodies of strong Tarnished hunters so that he can get stronger, Rykard is a very powerful and large foe when players encounter him.

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Given his absurd size and the unique concept of a human being mixed with a serpent, it is no wonder that some members of the Elden Ring community have taken interest in Rykard’s anatomy. Twitter user @Emma_The_Ward provided the answers to any of the questions gamers may have had, creating a complex anatomy chart of the monstrous Rykard. While the chart was gorgeous when it was originally made, it became more informative and intriguing once labels were added, as gamers can get a close look at the many body parts of the Lord of Blasphemy.

The amount of detail on the piece is incredible, as the artist includes texture work for every single part of the human-serpent hybrid. Seeing Rykard’s skull near the snake’s venom gland is certainly memorable, as are the many bones that span the creature's