An Elden Ring player's unique challenge: Conquering Messmer the Impaler daily until Elden Ring: Nightreign launches. This dedicated gamer, known as chickensandwich420, is tackling this formidable boss on NG+7, employing a different weapon each time and aiming for flawless, zero-hit victories.
A Daily Grind for Nightreign
Instead of passively awaiting the release of the co-op spin-off, Elden Ring: Nightreign, chickensandwich420 has devised a demanding self-imposed challenge. His daily battles against Messmer, a notoriously difficult boss from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, began on December 16, 2024. Initially planning a broader FromSoftware boss marathon, his university studies led him to focus on this single, grueling task.
Messmer's reputation precedes him; players report needing 30 to over 150 attempts to defeat him, even with optimal gear. chickensandwich420's commitment is truly remarkable.
However, there's a caveat: a self-imposed June deadline. If Nightreign doesn't release by then, the challenge expands to other games. This means potentially over 160 days of facing Messmer – a feat currently underway, with day 23 documented.
Elden Ring: Nightreign, announced at The Game Awards 2024, is a standalone three-player co-op adventure within the Elden Ring universe. While a 2025 release is anticipated, FromSoftware's development timelines are notoriously flexible. Whether chickensandwich420's dedication will be rewarded with Nightreign's timely arrival remains to be seen.
