Elden Ring Player's Daily Triumph: Messmer Defeated Without Damage

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: consistently defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss without taking a single hit, every day, until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This self-imposed trial began on December 16th, 2024.

The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024, following previous developer statements suggesting Shadow of the Erdtree would be the final Elden Ring expansion, has generated significant excitement. This player's challenge serves as both a testament to the game's enduring popularity and a unique way to build anticipation for the new title.

The YouTuber, chickensandwich420, is documenting their progress. The challenge isn't just about skill; it's a grueling test of endurance. Messmer, a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is already known for its punishing difficulty. A hitless run is a common Elden Ring challenge, but the daily repetition elevates the difficulty exponentially.

This feat perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the FromSoftware community. Players consistently push the boundaries of the games' difficulty, devising incredibly challenging self-imposed rulesets. Hitless runs, completing games without taking damage, are a staple. Some have even completed the entire FromSoftware catalog in this manner. The rich world and challenging boss designs fuel this creative pursuit of self-imposed difficulty. Nightreign's release is sure to inspire even more innovative challenge runs.

The unexpected arrival of Nightreign in 2025 offers a thrilling continuation of the Elden Ring universe, focusing on co-op gameplay. While a precise release date remains unannounced, the anticipation is palpable. The player's daily Messmer challenge provides a unique countdown to its arrival.