Despite Elden Ring's undeniable impact on gaming, discussions among FromSoftware fans often revolve around the varying quality of its numerous boss battles. While some bosses shine brightly, others fall short compared to the developer's past works. Nonetheless, Elden Ring boasts bosses that can rival the best in FromSoftware's history. With the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC approaching, all eyes are on Messmer the Impaler, the cover star expected to raise the bar for boss battles.
FromSoftware's renowned Soulsborne games are celebrated for their challenging gameplay and immersive worlds, but it's the meticulously crafted boss fights that steal the spotlight. These games, including Demon's Souls, Dark Souls series, Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Elden Ring, pit players against a diverse array of formidable foes that test their skills to the limit. Among these, fights against human-sized adversaries often stand out as the most memorable.
Epic Potential of Elden Ring's Messmer Fight
Iconic Human-Sized Bosses in Souls Games
FromSoftware has explored bosses of all sizes, from small creatures like Dark Souls 2's Royal Rat Vanguard to colossal dragons like Elden Ring's Lichdragon Fortissax. While dragon battles offer grand spectacle, human-sized opponents provide a more intense test of players' abilities and reflexes.
Souls games feature memorable human-sized bosses like Sekiro's Genichiro Ashina, who challenges players repeatedly, and Dark Souls' Knight Artorias and Dark Souls 3's Slave Knight Gael, hailed as standout encounters. The depth of FromSoftware's boss roster ensures there are many other remarkable human-sized adversaries.
Messmer the Impaler: Spotlight of the DLC
The marketing for Shadow of the Erdtree has focused on Messmer the Impaler, hinting at a fierce battle between him and the player. With his swift and potent combat style, Messmer's connection to Malenia, Blade of Miquella, adds intrigue to the upcoming confrontation. While details about Messmer remain shrouded in mystery, fans eagerly await more information as the release date approaches.
As anticipation for Shadow of the Erdtree continues to mount, fans eagerly anticipate the unveiling of Messmer's character and the epic battle that lies ahead. FromSoftware enthusiasts are poised to witness whether the DLC lives up to the sky-high expectations surrounding it.