Elden Ring Hero Conquers Messmer Undefeated

Elden Ring Fan's Epic Endurance: A Hitless Messmer Daily Until Nightreign

An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on an ambitious, arguably impossible, feat: consistently defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss without taking a single hit, every day until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This self-imposed challenge, initiated on December 16th, 2024, underscores the enduring popularity of Elden Ring and the community's boundless creativity.

The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024, following previous statements by FromSoftware about Shadow of the Erdtree being the final Elden Ring expansion, has generated significant excitement. This new title, slated for a 2025 release, offers a fresh perspective on the beloved open-world RPG, focusing on cooperative gameplay.

YouTuber chickensandwich420, the player undertaking this Herculean task, is tackling Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, known for its brutal difficulty. While hitless boss runs are common in the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition required for this challenge transforms it into a test of unwavering dedication and skill.

This endeavor perfectly encapsulates the spirit of challenge runs within the FromSoftware fanbase. Players consistently devise incredibly demanding self-imposed rules, pushing the boundaries of gameplay. The intricate boss designs and expansive world of Elden Ring provide fertile ground for such creative challenges, promising a wave of new feats once Nightreign arrives. The exact release date for Nightreign remains unconfirmed, but its 2025 launch is highly anticipated.