Messmer

Shadow of the Erdtree

Messmer is a boss associated with the realm of shadow, where his mother hid him after replacing his eye with a seal of grace to contain the malevolent snake within him. Rellana chose to stand at his side and became known as the Sword of Messmer, while Gaius was his friend and leader of his men. The fight is accessed by opening his doors, and Hornsent can be summoned if still alive, with Jolan also available; summoning Hornsent for Messmer can advance Hornsent’s questline and redirect Leda’s atte [Steam Guides 2962429869,3292574189,3298712005]

Boss fight video

Messmer the Impaler Boss Guide - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Messmer the Impaler Boss Fight — Fextralife · 9:25 · via YouTube

Drops

Messmers Kindling [Steam Guide 3298712005]
Remembrance of the Impaler [Steam Guide 3298712005]

Located in

Shadow Keep — Named as the Shadow Keep boss [Steam Guide 3275702178]

Required for

Gourmet Scorpion Stew — Requires killing Messmer before talking to Hornsent Grandam [Steam Guide 3275702178]

Sources

Steam Guide 3275702178
Steam Guide 3298712005
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Messmers Kindling Messmer drops this key item, hinting at what his defeat unlocks next. Shadow Keep Find where Messmer waits within Shadow Keep’s dangerous depths. Gourmet Scorpion Stew See why this unusual stew requires Messmer before its purpose becomes clear.