Elden Ring Player's Daily Triumph: Defeating Messmer Undamaged

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

An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on an ambitious, arguably impossible, feat: daily hitless victories against the notoriously difficult Messmer boss, a challenge that will continue until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This self-imposed trial began on December 16, 2024, and will persist until Nightreign's 2025 launch.

The announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 surprised many, given FromSoftware's previous statements about Shadow of the Erdtree concluding Elden Ring's content. However, this new title, focusing on co-op gameplay, offers a compelling continuation of the Elden Ring universe.

YouTuber chickensandwich420 is documenting this extraordinary undertaking. The challenge's difficulty stems not only from the demanding "hitless" requirement—taking zero damage during each Messmer encounter—but also from the sheer consistency demanded by daily completion. Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is already known for its brutal difficulty. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sustained nature of this challenge transforms it into a grueling test of endurance.

This endeavor perfectly encapsulates the spirit of FromSoftware challenge runs. Fans consistently devise incredibly difficult self-imposed rules, pushing the boundaries of the game's mechanics. 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 precise release date for Nightreign remains unannounced, but a 2025 launch is anticipated.