Summary
In a display of skill, YouTuber and Twitch streamer Skumnut has achieved an incredible feat by beatingElden Ring’s New Game+ 1,000 andShadows of the ErdtreeDLC without taking a single hit. This is a massive accomplishment for theElden Ringplayer, who tackled the game’s challenging world and completed it with a level 1 character.
Elden Ringis known for its challenging gameplayand vast open world. ItsShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion builds on this, adding new areas, bosses, and lore. Both the base game and its expansion feature FromSoftware’s signature difficulty system, where players cannot choose a difficulty level and must face the challenges set by the developer with no help. This tough combat system punishes mistakes but rewards strategy and persistence, encouraging players to learn through trial and error. Despite the high difficulty, some dedicated players still manage to achieve impressive feats.
YouTuber and Twitch streamer Skumnut has just made history inElden Ring, setting a new record by completing the base game on New Game Plus 1,000 and thechallengingShadow of the ErdtreeDLCwithout taking a single hit. This wasn’t something that happened overnight. Skumnut spent over 48 hours and 729 attempts carefully making his way through the main game and the DLC. His accomplishment is the first time anyone has managed to defeat every boss inElden Ringand its DLC under these extreme conditions, securing him a place among the game’s best players.
Elden Ring Player Beats New Game+ 1,000 and DLC Without Taking a Single Hit
For those unfamiliar with how NG+ works, in this mode, players keep their equipment and progress, butElden Ring’s enemiesbecome much tougher, with more health and damage. This mode lets players earn better rewards but pushes even the most experienced of them to their limits. Skumnut made it even harder by staying at Level 1 the whole time, avoiding the usual benefits of leveling up.
Moreover, this accomplishment is particularly impressive considering themixed reactions surroundingElden Ring’sShadow of the Erdtreedifficulty. While the expansion has been praised for many reasons, it’s also been criticized for its tough difficulty. Players have complained about enemies and bosses being more aggressive and having harder attack patterns. These complaints even made FromSoftware take action and release several patches to ease the difficulty, including changes to the final boss.
Skumnut’s achievement once again highlights the dedication of theElden Ringcommunity and the game’s enduring appeal. As players continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, Skumnut’s run will be incredibly difficult to beat.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
