How to get & use Margit’s Shackle in Elden Ring

Marc Griffin
Margit’s Shackle

If you’re struggling to defeat Margit the Fell Omen in Elden Ring, Margit’s Shackle is an extremely helpful item to have. This is how you can get and use the Shackle in the latest FromSoftware game. 

There’s a huge array of items and tools you can find in Elden Ring to make certain parts of your journey easier. Whether it’s powerful weapons, Spirit Ashes you can summon, or simple crafting materials, it’s always worth picking up what you find.

Some tools are tailored to specific enemies in Elden Ring, including Margit’s Shackle which can be used to get an advantage over the demon during both of his boss battles in the game. This is exactly where you can find the Shackle, and how to use it.


Margit the Fell in Elden Ring Margit’s Shackle’s purpose is to vanquish two specific bosses in Elden Ring.

Where to find Margit’s Shackle in Elden Ring

Margit’s Shackle can be found by buying it from the character ‘Patches in Murkwater Cave after sparing his life. After you meet Patches in the cave and fight him, you’ll be able to spare his life, and then his shop will be unlocked.

The Shackle can then be purchased from Patches for 5,000 Runes.

Where to find Margit’s Shackle in Elden Ring
The journey for Margit’s Shackle begins at Murkwater Cave

On the off-chance that you vanquished our good friend Patches, fret not. You’ll still be able to acquire this tool by giving his Bell Bearing to the Twin Maiden Husks located at the Roundtable Hold in the game. It will prove extra valuable if you’ve been unable to defeat these bosses and progress.

How to use Magit’s Shackle in Elden Ring

The Shackle can be used to briefly bind Margit, The Fell Omen (and his later appearance as Morgott, the Omen King), to the ground during battle.

This will allow the player to get a few free swings uninterrupted. It can only be used twice per fight, and only during the first phase of the battle before he whips out his hammer.

For more Elden Ring content, check some of our other guides below:

Best early weapons for all builds & where to find them | Best Spirit Ashes ranked | Best starting class | New weapon types in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree | Elden Ring characters guide: All classes explained

Sign up to Dexerto for free and receive:
Fewer Ads|Dark Mode|Deals in Gaming, TV and Movies, and Tech