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

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: 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 arduous undertaking began on December 16, 2024, and will continue until Nightreign's 2025 launch.

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 content—has ignited renewed excitement for the franchise. This player's challenge serves as a testament to that enduring enthusiasm, providing a unique countdown to the new game's arrival.

Elden Ring, celebrating its third anniversary, continues to captivate players worldwide. Its blend of a richly detailed open world and brutally challenging yet rewarding combat has solidified FromSoftware's position as a leading developer in the action RPG genre. While retaining familiar gameplay mechanics from previous titles, Elden Ring's unforgiving open world and freedom of exploration marked a significant evolution for the series.

YouTuber chickensandwich420, the mastermind behind this feat, is tackling Messmer—a boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC considered one of the game's toughest encounters—daily with a "hitless" condition. While hitless runs are common within the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition of this challenge transforms it into an impressive test of endurance.

A Testament to FromSoftware's Enduring Appeal

Challenge runs have become a staple of the FromSoftware experience, pushing players to their limits with creatively demanding self-imposed rules. These often involve flawless boss defeats or even completing entire games without taking damage. The intricate world design and challenging bosses consistently inspire such feats, promising a wave of new challenges once Nightreign arrives.

Nightreign's unexpected unveiling has shattered previous expectations. The game's focus on co-op gameplay offers a fresh perspective on the Elden Ring universe, ensuring its continued legacy beyond Shadow of the Erdtree. While a precise release date remains unannounced, Nightreign is anticipated to launch sometime in 2025.