Elden Ring Player Undeterred: Daily Battles Against Messmer Until Nightreign

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

An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on a seemingly Herculean task: a daily, hitless defeat of the notoriously difficult Messmer boss, a challenge that will continue until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This ambitious undertaking began on December 16, 2024, and will persist until Nightreign's 2025 launch.

The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 contradicted previous developer statements suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree would be the final Elden Ring expansion. This unexpected sequel, focusing on co-op gameplay, keeps the Elden Ring flame burning bright.

YouTuber chickensandwich420 is documenting this incredible feat. The challenge's difficulty stems not only from the demanding "hitless" requirement—taking absolutely no damage during the Messmer encounter—but also the sheer consistency demanded by daily completion. Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is already known for its brutal difficulty, making this more of an endurance test than a mere skill challenge.

This undertaking perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the FromSoftware community. Challenge runs, pushing the boundaries of in-game difficulty, are a hallmark of the fanbase. From hitless boss runs to completing entire game catalogs without taking damage, the creativity and dedication are astounding. The complex world and boss designs of FromSoftware games continually inspire these impressive feats, promising a wave of new challenges once Nightreign arrives. The precise release date for Nightreign remains unannounced, but a 2025 launch is anticipated.