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

An Elden Ring enthusiast has undertaken 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 endeavor commenced on December 16, 2024.

The surprise announcement of Nightreign at The Game Awards 2024 contradicted previous statements from FromSoftware that Shadow of the Erdtree would be the final Elden Ring expansion. This unexpected sequel, slated for a 2025 release, fuels ongoing excitement surrounding the critically acclaimed title.

YouTuber chickensandwich420 is documenting this grueling self-imposed challenge. The consistent, hitless execution of this difficult boss fight (Messmer, from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC) is less about skill and more a testament to endurance. While hitless runs are common in the FromSoftware community, the sheer repetition of this task makes it exceptionally demanding.

This challenge perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the FromSoftware fanbase, known for its inventive and often impossible self-challenges. Players regularly undertake hitless runs of bosses or even entire games, showcasing the depth and complexity of FromSoftware's game design. The unique world and boss encounters of Elden Ring continue to inspire such creative feats, with more undoubtedly to follow once Nightreign arrives.

The anticipation for Nightreign is palpable. While a precise release date remains unconfirmed, its 2025 launch promises a new cooperative dimension to the Elden Ring universe, extending the life of this beloved game in an unexpected yet exciting way.