Messmer the Impaler Extreme
Location: Shadow Keep (DLC)
Health: 28,000 HP
DLC Boss
Weaknesses
Resistances
Battle Strategies
- Messmer's spear has massive reach — respect his range advantage
- His fire snake summons in Phase 2 create dangerous persistent AoE
- Phase 2 adds airborne dive attacks — look up and dodge when he jumps
- His impale grab is devastating — roll sideways, never backward
- Bleed is extremely effective but requires getting past his spear range
- Patience is key — punish only his obvious recovery animations
Rewards
Remembrance of the Impaler
400,000 Runes
Best Builds for Messmer the Impaler
These builds exploit Messmer the Impaler's weaknesses and match the fight's demands.
Bleed is Messmer's biggest vulnerability. Corpse Piler's range can match his spear, letting you trade effectively.
Transient Moonlight punishes Messmer's recovery frames from safe distance. Magic damage is neutral.
Holy damage is effective against Messmer. Wave of Gold can catch him during spear recovery animations.
Frost sorceries work well and the absorption debuff helps break through his high HP pool.
Builds to Avoid Against Messmer the Impaler
These archetypes struggle in this fight. Consider respeccing if you're stuck.
Fire damage is resisted. Your primary weapon and incantation buffs are weakened against Messmer.
Fire breath is resisted and the long cast times invite Messmer's devastating punishes.