Elden Ring Fan's Epic Challenge: A Hitless Messmer Daily Grind Until Nightreign
An Elden Ring enthusiast has embarked on a seemingly impossible feat: a daily, hitless victory over the notoriously difficult Messmer boss, a challenge that will continue 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.
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 of critically acclaimed titles. While retaining the core gameplay mechanics of its predecessors, Elden Ring's unforgiving open world and player freedom set it apart. The anticipation surrounding Elden Ring, ignited by its initial trailer, remains strong, further fueled by the announcement of the Nightreign expansion.
YouTuber chickensandwich420 is the brave soul behind this monumental challenge. The consistent daily execution is a feat in itself, but the "hitless" condition—taking zero damage—adds another layer of extreme difficulty. Messmer, a boss from the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is renowned for its brutal difficulty, making a hitless victory exceptionally challenging. While hitless runs are common within the Elden Ring and broader FromSoftware communities, the sheer repetition required for this challenge transforms it into an ultimate test of endurance.
Elden Ring's Community of Challenge Runners
Difficult, self-imposed challenges have become a staple of the FromSoftware gaming experience. Fans consistently devise and conquer seemingly impossible tasks, ranging from hitless boss fights to completing entire games without taking damage. One dedicated player even achieved a flawless, hitless playthrough of the entire FromSoftware game catalog. The imaginative world and boss designs within FromSoftware's games inspire these increasingly intricate challenges, promising a wave of new creative endeavors upon Nightreign's release.
The surprise announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 caught many off guard. Previous statements from the developers indicated that Shadow of the Erdtree marked the end of Elden Ring's content updates and ruled out a sequel. However, Nightreign offers a thrilling continuation of the Elden Ring universe, shifting the focus to cooperative gameplay. While a precise release date remains unconfirmed, Nightreign is slated for a 2025 launch.
