Elden Ring Messmer: Boss location and how to beat

radiotimes.com:

If you've kept an eye on any of the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, then you will have seen Messmer the Impaler. The new demigod boss is the Son of Queen Marika and a former warlord, and is one of the biggest boss fights in the new DLC.

With the Elden Ring expansion not out that long, many people are already claiming the encounter with Messmer to be one of the toughest in the game. Considering FromSoftware's history of raising the difficulty even more when it comes to DLC, this isn't too surprising but will still need a lot of preparation for anyone looking to challenge the evil-doer.

To do this, you'll need to head to the Shadow Keep and then hone in on specific tactics to beat the boss for good.

We've broken down the exact location of Messmer as well as essential tips so you can leave victorious.

Messmer the Impaler can be found in the Shadow Keep, a legacy dungeon that houses the bosses' minions. The dungeon is positioned in the centre of the Scadu Atlus region with Messmer found at the very top of the building.

A Site of Grace known as the Dark Chamber Entrance will let you save before attempting to beat Messmer in battle. The Legacy Dungeon is filled with Black Knights, Messmer Soldiers, Giant Crabs and Bats, Vulgar Milltia, Fire Knights and more so take care when journeying throughout. It's best to up your resistance to fire damage to stand a chance.

FromSoftware has gone all out for Messmer the Impacer, with incredibly strong attacks and a variety of combos that will keep you on your toes throughout.

The first phase will see Messmer leap into the air, attack with his spear and shoot orbs of fire your way. Dodging at the precise time once the orb lights up will help with timing. Try to whittle away his damage during these valuable few seconds after an attack has taken place.

Ironically, it's recommended to dodge into Messmer to avoid many of the boss's ranged attacks and flame moves. If you've faced Messmer Knights on the way to Messmer himself, you will