Are you playing the new Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree and Messmer the Impaler is beating you up? Don’t worry, because in this guide we will give you some useful advice to easily overcome this expansion boss fight.
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Exploit his weaknesses
While he may seem like a particularly tough enemy, Messmer the Impaler has his vulnerabilities, and Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree players can exploit them to get the better of this enemy. It is good to know which status ailments the boss is most vulnerable to, namely Frostbite and Bleeding .
A good strategy could be to focus on his vulnerability to frost, since this will not only damage Messmer, but will also make him slower for a while, so you can hit him more easily and avoid his attacks.
Use the Reflected Tear
If you have collected Venerated Spirit Ashes , the collectibles that enhance the Summoning Ashes when the Lightless is in the Shadow Realm, you can consider taking to the field with the excellent Reflected Tear . By duplicating your character, perhaps after having him equip weapons with War Ashes that can apply Frostbite to the weapon, you can deal a heavy blow to the enemy and significantly simplify the boss fight.
Maximize your fire defense
Since Messmer the Impaler’s attacks deal fire damage, it’s a good idea to wear a set that has high resistance to this specific element. In addition, you can recover the precious Flaming Dragon Talisman +3 , which is one of the items in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree thanks to which you can significantly improve your fire defense. If you haven’t found this piece of equipment yet, you should know that it is located in the Reprimand Fortress .
Once you enter the central square of the area, head towards the staircase at the bottom right and go down: ignore the first left turn and continue straight, then enter the small door on the left. Now enter the door on the left, then turn right. At the bottom you will see a series of metal cages: creep between them and then climb up to access a small secret passage that will lead you to a staircase with the chest containing the Talisman at the top.
Study his attacks carefully
The reason why Messmer is one of the most insidious bosses in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is that he has a moveset that is difficult to avoid and requires a certain amount of attention from the player. Many of his slashes, for example, release a flame that hits players who try to roll backwards, while other attacks require perfect timing to be avoided, such as the deadly grab.
In many cases, the best move is to roll forward and take advantage of it to hit him at the end of the aerial combo : after a series of jumping attacks, dodge forward for the umpteenth time when he makes a series of sharp objects emerge from the ground and punish him with a couple of attacks and then immediately return to the defensive. You will only have to change the strategy in the second half of the boss fight, when Messmer will call on some huge snakes to help him , which will require you to dodge backwards or even run in the opposite direction.
Get help
If you really can’t defeat this enemy, you can get help from one of the NPCs available for summoning. If you have completed the quest of Hornsent or Jolan , their golden signs will be present in the arena and you can use them to have one or two helpers at your side.
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