We’ve had a blast navigating the array of problem runs and unorthodox boss kills emerging from Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree update, which dropped late last month – and the great news is that it doesn’t appear we’ll see a slowdown anytime soon. Currently, a streamer is preparing to attempt a potentially groundbreaking feat: executing a no-hit run of the game using an unconventional controller – a musical instrument.
After completing Shadow of the Erdtree in an unconventional manner on July 1, streamer DrDootPhD, previously known as DrDecomposing, is now focused on guiding a no-hit run utilizing his saxophone skills, having achieved the world’s first musical no-hit run in the game’s bottom sport last summer.
How’s that coaching going? Skillfully, they’ve successfully dispatched Messmer without sustaining any damage themselves, their spiky ball fists proving effective as they emerged victorious with no signs of wear. It’s clear they invested considerable time honing their skills during their three-hour livestream, and their accomplishment is all the more impressive given the duration.
“That’s going to be a challenging No-Hit Run, thankfully the bosses are incredibly fun to overcome,” they tweeted, and judging by how many times they came close to beating the boss only to have their single hit of health taken away at the last second, I concur with that assessment.”
In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the protagonist’s construct is a blindfolded novice wearing minimal attire, employing star-shaped fist projectiles to engage enemies in combat – a characteristic consistent with the studio’s reputation for innovative gameplay mechanics.
Having witnessed this phenomenon, I felt compelled to investigate the neighborhood’s current state through no-hit runs in Shadow of the Erdtree, as far as my knowledge extends; surprisingly, there appears to be no dedicated class for the DLC dwell on Crew Hitless’ website, a community specializing in documenting and accomplishing this unique type of run across various games.
While some individuals have made attempts, only one has successfully achieved this feat, albeit under a condition where the run was divided into segments rather than being a single continuous effort, making it ineligible for consideration as a world’s first according to Team Hitless’ criteria? Within just 17 days of Shadow of the Erdtree’s release, a notable no-hit run for its primary DLC emerged on July 8.
Seeking assistance in overcoming the challenges of Shadow of the Erdtree? If you’re struggling to progress despite your best efforts, and whether or not you’re allowed to take hits, we’ve got a comprehensive collection of guides designed to provide the support you need to successfully complete the game.
