Elden Ring Fan's Epic Feat: A Hitless Messmer Daily Grind Until Nightreign
An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on an extraordinary challenge: consistently defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss without taking a single hit, and repeating this feat daily until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Nightreign. This ambitious undertaking began on December 16, 2024, and will continue until Nightreign's launch in 2025.
The surprise announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 sent shockwaves through the gaming community, especially considering FromSoftware's previous statements about concluding Elden Ring's content with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This unexpected sequel, focusing on cooperative gameplay, keeps the Elden Ring world alive and adds to the game's enduring popularity.
YouTuber chickensandwich420 is the dedicated player behind this monumental challenge. Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is known for its brutal difficulty, making a hitless victory a significant accomplishment. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition required by this daily grind transforms the challenge into an impressive test of endurance and skill.
The enduring appeal of Elden Ring, three years after its release, is undeniable. Its intricate world and demanding yet rewarding combat system cemented FromSoftware's position as a leading developer in the action RPG genre. Elden Ring's open-world design, while maintaining the core mechanics of previous FromSoftware titles, provided players with unprecedented freedom and replayability.
This daily Messmer challenge perfectly exemplifies the creative and demanding nature of challenge runs within the FromSoftware fanbase. Players regularly devise incredibly difficult self-imposed challenges, ranging from hitless boss battles to completing entire game catalogs without taking damage. The complexity and imagination evident in Elden Ring's design fuels this trend, and the release of Nightreign will undoubtedly inspire even more ambitious endeavors.
While Nightreign lacks a precise release date, its 2025 launch is eagerly anticipated. The game promises a fresh perspective on the Elden Ring universe, emphasizing cooperative adventures. Until then, chickensandwich420's relentless pursuit of a hitless Messmer victory each day stands as a testament to the game's enduring allure and the dedication of its passionate community.
