Elden Ring Player's Daily Victory: Defeating Messmer Damage-Free Countdown to Nightreign

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

An Elden Ring enthusiast has undertaken a seemingly impossible feat: consistently defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss without taking a single hit, and repeating this daily until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This ambitious challenge began on December 16, 2024.

The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024, following previous developer statements ruling out further Elden Ring content beyond Shadow of the Erdtree, has generated significant excitement. This player's challenge serves as both a testament to the game's enduring popularity and a personal training regimen in anticipation of the new title's 2025 launch.

Elden Ring, celebrating its third anniversary, continues to captivate players worldwide. Its intricate world and demanding yet rewarding combat system redefined FromSoftware's success, building upon the studio's already impressive portfolio. While retaining the core mechanics of previous titles, Elden Ring's unforgiving open world and freedom of exploration set it apart. The anticipation surrounding its release has only intensified with the upcoming Nightreign expansion.

YouTuber chickensandwich420, the player behind this remarkable undertaking, is documenting their progress. The challenge's difficulty lies not only in the consistent execution of a hitless Messmer fight – a feat in itself given Messmer's reputation as one of the hardest bosses in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC – but also the sheer endurance required to maintain this daily routine until Nightreign's release. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition elevates this to a grueling test of perseverance.

The FromSoftware Challenge Tradition

Challenging playthroughs have become synonymous with the FromSoftware experience. Players regularly devise incredibly difficult self-imposed rules, from hitless boss fights to completing entire games without taking damage. One dedicated player even achieved a flawless, damage-free run through the entire FromSoftware game catalog. The intricate design of FromSoftware's worlds and bosses fuels this creativity, promising a surge of new challenges upon Nightreign's arrival.

Nightreign: A Co-op Continuation

The unexpected reveal of Elden Ring: Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 sent shockwaves through the gaming community. The game's focus on co-op gameplay offers a fresh perspective on the Elden Ring universe and its characters, extending the franchise's lifespan in a novel way. While a precise release date remains unannounced, Nightreign is slated for a 2025 launch.