Elden Ring Fan's Epic Feat: A Hitless Messmer Daily Grind Until Nightreign
An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on an ambitious, arguably impossible, challenge: defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss daily without taking a single hit, and continuing this feat until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This self-imposed trial began on December 16, 2024, and will continue until Nightreign's 2025 launch.
The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 sent shockwaves through the community, especially considering FromSoftware's previous statements about Shadow of the Erdtree being the final Elden Ring expansion. This unexpected sequel, focusing on co-op gameplay, keeps the Elden Ring universe alive and kicking.
YouTuber chickensandwich420 is the brave soul behind this monumental undertaking. Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is known for its brutal difficulty, making a hitless victory exceptionally challenging. While hitless runs are common in the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition of this task until Nightreign's release transforms the challenge into an impressive test of endurance and skill.
This feat perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Elden Ring's dedicated fanbase. The game's intricate world and demanding combat have spawned countless creative and demanding challenge runs, from hitless boss fights to completing entire games without taking damage. The Nightreign release is sure to inspire even more innovative and difficult challenges.
The exact release date for Nightreign remains unconfirmed, but its arrival in 2025 is anticipated with great excitement. Until then, chickensandwich420's daily battle against Messmer serves as a testament to the enduring appeal and captivating difficulty of Elden Ring.
