Vyke

Vyke is a non playable character in Elden Ring.

Overview

Vyke was a Tarnished champion better known for being the closest to becoming Elden Lord before the arrival of the player protagonist.

Vyke went on to the Roundtable Hold, where he got the title of Roundtable Knight. At a similar time he met Lansseax, and became her most loved knight. She shared with him Ancient Dragon incantations, many of which Vyke mastered to the point he got one named after him called Vyke's Dragonbolt, a signature move that electrified his body and lance, and which probably is the origin of the nickname Vyke the Dragonspear.

No other Tarnished was closer to the throne of the Elden Lord than Vyke. But, without announcement, Vyke traveled far below the capital, and was scorched by the flame of frenzy. It is believed he either did it for his maiden, or was lured there by other force. According to a Stranded Soul, he was expected to then become the Lord of Frenzied Flame but, for some reason, he didn't. Instead, he was imprisioned in an Evergaol, although he still invades those who approach the Church of Inhibition in the Frenzied Flame Village.

Encounters

Festering Fingerprint Vyke (Invader)Roundtable Knight Vyke (Boss)

Festering Fingerprint Vyke  (Invader)

A dark spirit who invades in Liurnia of the Lakes, on the path leading to the Church of Inhibition.

Vyke will use Vyke's War Spear along with several Frenzy Flame spells. Like other humanoid invaders, he will heal with a Flask of Crimson Tears if needed.

Equipment

Right Hand	Left Hand	Armor	Items	Spells
Vyke's War Spear +2 (Frenzyflame Thrust)	Gravel Stone Seal +5	Fingerprint Set	Flask of Crimson Tears (x1)	The Flame of Frenzy Frenzied Burst Howl of Shabriri

Roundtable Knight Vyke  (Boss)

This mini-boss version is found at the Mountaintops of the Giants in the Lord Contender's Evergaol, close to the First Church of Marika (just west of it) on a hill that you can jump up to.

Uses Ancient Dragon Incantations, has a Flask of Crimson Tears, and uses a unique jump attack with his spear. His movements are usually slow and easy to predict, although his abilities can easily kill anyone with low lightning protection. Unlike his Festering Fingerprint form, Vyke does not use any Frenzy abilities during this fight.

Equipment

Right Hand	Left Hand	Armor	Items	Spells
Vyke's War Spear +4 (Storm Assault)	Gravel Stone Seal	Fingerprint Set	Flask of Crimson Tears (x1) Dragoncrest Shield Talisman Pearldrake Talisman +2	Lightning Strike Fortissax's Lightning Spear Vyke's Dragonbolt

Trivia

• Vyke's armor is the one that appears in the cover of the game.
• The maiden corpse at the Church of Inhibition is identical to the the character named [133600] Vyke's Finger Maiden in the game's files.
• Unused audio files within the game warn the player about a knight with melted armor; most probably Vyke.
• Finger Reader Enia mentions that "Only once before [has she] seen two Great Runes together". This is probably a reference to Vyke, since he is the only one who ever got close to be Elden Lord. Nevertheless, not any other details are given about the situation and Vyke isn't ever mentioned anywhere as having had runes.

See also

• Ancient Dragon Lansseax
• Roundtable Hold
• Three Fingers

Gallery

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  Promotional poster featuring Vyke.
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  Artbook concept.
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  Vyke's armor on the game's cover.
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  Face data as published by user Zullie the Witch
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  Vyke spawning at the Church of Inhibition.
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  Vyke under Howl of Shabriri effect.
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  Vyke as seen in his Gaol.
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  Vyke's bolstering his body and weapon with his dragonbolt.