Elden Ring Player Defeating Messmer Without Taking Damage Every Day Until Nightreign’s Release

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

An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on a seemingly insurmountable 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, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This ambitious undertaking began on December 16th, 2024.

The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 contradicted previous statements from FromSoftware regarding the end of Elden Ring content. This unexpected sequel, slated for a 2025 release, fuels continued excitement surrounding the franchise, three years after Elden Ring's initial launch.

YouTuber chickensandwich420 is documenting this arduous journey. The challenge's difficulty stems not only from the "hitless" requirement – a common, albeit demanding, feat in the FromSoftware community – but also from the sheer number of repetitions needed before Nightreign's arrival. Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is already known for its brutal difficulty. This challenge transforms the usual skill test into a grueling test of endurance.

This endeavor perfectly encapsulates the spirit of FromSoftware challenge runs. Fans consistently devise incredibly difficult self-imposed limitations, ranging from hitless boss fights to completely damage-free playthroughs of entire game catalogs. The intricate world design and challenging boss encounters in FromSoftware titles inspire this creative and demanding gameplay. Nightreign's release is sure to further ignite the community's passion for these unique challenges.

The lack of a concrete release date for Nightreign adds another layer of uncertainty to chickensandwich420's challenge. However, the anticipation for the co-op focused spin-off, and the player's dedication to this self-imposed daily grind, keeps the Elden Ring community engaged and excited for what's to come.