An Elden Ring player's impressive challenge: conquering Messmer daily until Nightreign's release!
This dedicated Elden Ring enthusiast, chickensandwich420, isn't just passively awaiting the Elden Ring: Nightreign spin-off. Instead, he's embarked on a remarkable feat: defeating the notoriously difficult boss, Messmer the Impaler, every single day until Nightreign launches. The twist? He uses a different weapon each time, aiming for flawless, no-hit victories on NG+7.
This daily challenge began on December 16, 2024, as documented on his YouTube channel. Initially planning a broader FromSoftware boss marathon, his university studies led him to focus on this more manageable, yet still incredibly demanding, task.
Messmer, the second antagonist in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, is infamous for his brutal difficulty. Players report needing 30 to over 150 attempts to defeat him, even with optimal gear. chickensandwich420's undertaking is truly monumental.
There's a caveat, however. He's set a self-imposed deadline of June 2025. If Nightreign doesn't release by then, he'll shift his focus to other games. This means potentially over 160 days of battling Messmer. At the time of writing, he's on day 23.
Elden Ring: Nightreign, announced at The Game Awards 2024, is a standalone, three-player co-op adventure set within the Elden Ring universe. While a 2025 release is anticipated, FromSoftware's track record suggests potential delays. Whether chickensandwich420 achieves his goal before Nightreign's release remains to be seen.
