Elden Ring Challenge: Daily Battle Until Rival Game Launch

An Elden Ring player's ambitious undertaking: conquering Messmer the Impaler daily until Elden Ring: Nightreign launches. This dedicated gamer, chickensandwich420, is documenting his incredible feat on YouTube.

A Daily Grind: No-Hit Messmer Battles

Instead of passively awaiting Nightreign's release, chickensandwich420 devised a unique challenge: defeating Messmer, a notoriously difficult boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, every day. The twist? He uses a different weapon each time, aiming for a flawless, no-hit victory on NG+7.

His daily battles began on December 16, 2024. Initially, he planned a broader FromSoftware boss marathon, but his university studies necessitated a more focused approach.

Messmer's infamy precedes him. Players report needing 30 to 150 attempts to defeat him, even with optimal gear. chickensandwich420's challenge is a testament to his skill and perseverance.

However, the challenge has a self-imposed deadline: June 2025. If Nightreign doesn't release by then, he'll shift his focus to other games. This means potentially over 160 days of Messmer battles. At the time of writing, he's on day 23.

Elden Ring: Nightreign, a three-player co-op spin-off, was announced at The Game Awards 2024, with a projected 2025 release. FromSoftware's track record, however, suggests potential delays. The success of chickensandwich420's epic Messmer marathon hinges on Nightreign's timely arrival.