Elden Ring has an extensive and sprawling open world filled with many secrets and surprises to uncover as you explore the Lands Between. As you explore and pick apart the massive regions present in the game, you will undoubtedly find valuable items, weapons, and equipment that will help give you the edge in combat.
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An excellent example of this is Margit's Shackle, an item you can obtain by heading off the beaten path that can help you overcome one of the game's more formidable foes Margit, the Fell Omen. While this item won't completely trivialize the encounter, it is still a tremendous help and can allow you to save precious resources for the second stage of the battle.
To obtain Margit's Shackle, you must first reach Murkwater Cave, which you can get to by taking several different routes. For the purpose of this guide, however, we will be guiding you to the cave's entrance as if you are coming from Dragon-Burnt Ruins in Limgrave, where the Flying Dragon Agheel boss fight is located.
When at the Dragon-Burnt Ruins, look for a narrow path to the left in the shallow, murky water and head towards it. You should see a bridge with several hanging bodies strewn underneath it, pass underneath it, and follow the pathway up. Here, you will get invaded by an NPC, which you will have to defeat to continue. This encounter can be particularly challenging for some players, especially if you have barely leveled, so be prepared for it!
After defeating the NPC, continue following the path up until you see an opening on the left-hand side, slightly obstructed by a tree. Head inside to discover Murkwater Cave. Once inside, you will see a couple of bandits with branching
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