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

A dedicated Elden Ring player, chickensandwich420, has embarked on an extraordinary challenge: defeating the notoriously difficult Messmer boss without taking a single hit, every single day, until the release of the upcoming co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign. This ambitious undertaking began on December 16, 2024.

The challenge's difficulty is amplified by its sheer duration. Messmer, a formidable boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is already known for its punishing difficulty. A hitless run against this boss is a significant feat in itself, but performing it daily until Nightreign's 2025 release transforms the challenge into an impressive test of skill and perseverance.

This dedication highlights the enduring popularity of Elden Ring, three years after its initial release. The game's unique blend of challenging combat and richly detailed open world continues to captivate players. The announcement of Nightreign, a co-op focused spin-off, at The Game Awards 2024, surprised many, given previous statements from FromSoftware about the conclusion of Elden Ring's content.

The trend of challenging self-imposed runs within the FromSoftware community is well-established. Players regularly push their limits with hitless playthroughs of entire games or individual boss encounters. The intricate boss designs and expansive worlds of FromSoftware titles provide fertile ground for such creative and demanding challenges. Nightreign's release is sure to inspire even more innovative and difficult runs. While Nightreign's exact release date remains unannounced, its arrival in 2025 is eagerly anticipated.