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44 The Shackle of Might is a One-Handed Weapon (Sword) in Crimson Desert obtained by defeating Fortain, the Cursed Knight. With ATK 19Critical Rate Lv.2, and three core slots, it is one of the strongest one-handed swords available in the mid-to-late game. One-handed weapons are characterized by their light weight and quick strikes, allowing Kliff to equip a Shield in the off-hand for a balanced offense-defense setup.
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88 StatValueTypeOne-Handed Weapon (Sword)Attack19Critical RateLv.2Core Slots3Max Refinement10Sell Price12.99 Silver CoinsBuy PriceNot available for purchase
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1313 AttributeValueWeapon TypeOne-Handed SwordGradeEpic (Purple)Attack Power10Critical RateLv. 1Price348 Silver Coins
1414 Core Slots
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1616 The Shackle of Might comes with three pre-assigned Abyss Core slots, which can be filled to further enhance the weapon's performance:
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1818 SlotCore Type1Spirit's Judgment2Attack 13Critical Rate 1
1919 The combination of Spirit's Judgment, Attack 1, and Critical Rate 1 slots makes this sword particularly well-suited for aggressive, damage-focused builds. Players can visit a witch to embed Abyss Cores into these slots or swap them freely from the inventory screen at no cost.
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2121 How to Obtain
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2323 The Shackle of Might is dropped by Fortain, the Cursed Knighta mandatory boss encountered during The Cursed Knight main quest (Mission 115) in Chapter 8: Blood Coronationunder the "To Demeniss" sub-chapter. Fortain is located at Thornbriar Fortress in the Hernand region. The quest becomes available after completing "Rebel Suppression."
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2525 Defeating Fortain also awards an Abyss Artifact. The Shackle of Might cannot be purchased from any merchant and cannot be crafted at a blacksmithit is exclusively a boss drop.
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2727 Boss Fight: Fortain, the Cursed Knight
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2929 Fortain is a challenging boss encounter. He is a gigantic warrior empowered by cursed warrior spirits, wielding a massive shield that reduces incoming damage until staggered. The arena also contains musket-wielding soldiers who fire large projectiles that stagger on hit.
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3131 Key Attack Patterns
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3333 AttackDescriptionCounterShield BashFrontal shield strike with knockdown chanceDodge roll to the sideSpirit SlamSpectral companion performs a ground slam (unblockable, high damage)Dodge to the side; cannot be blockedSpirit StrafeSpectral archer fires arrow volleys (unblockable)Keep moving laterally to avoid projectilesShield ChargeForward rush with knockdown potentialDodge perpendicular to his charge directionThree Slash ComboBlockable sword combinationParry the final hit for a counter windowAerial StrikeBoss leaps overhead and strikes from the skyTake cover behind pillars in the arenaSummon Warrior SpiritsFive-second summoning sequence creating two spectral beingsUse this window to deal heavy damage before spirits activate
3434 Strategy Tips
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3636 Use Force Palm to stagger Fortain and break through his shield defense, then follow up with heavy attack chains to maximize damage during the stagger window. Combining Force Palm with Skills like Nature's Echo (which duplicates heavy attacks) can significantly increase damage output.
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3838 The summoned spectral beings (one with an axe, one with a crossbow) cannot be killed. After each spirit performs 2 to 3 attacks, they temporarily dissipate. Focus on dodging their attacks rather than trying to engage them.
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4040 Consider clearing the musket soldiers at the edges of the arena first if possible, as their staggering shots can interrupt your combos and leave you vulnerable to Fortain's follow-up attacks.
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4242 Preparation
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4444 Equip at least Tier 4 or 5 gear before attempting this fight.Bring plenty of Recovery Itemsparticularly food-based healing like Chewy Rice Cakes and meat-based meals.Carry a Palmar Pill for emergency revival if health drops to zero.Visit an anvil and grindstone before the fight for temporary weapon and armor buffs that help offset Fortain's high damage output.
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4646 Usage Notes
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4848 At ATK 19 with Critical Rate Lv.2, the Shackle of Might delivers strong sustained damage. The critical rate bonus increases the frequency of critical hits, which is especially powerful when combined with skills that scale off critical damage or trigger additional effects on crits.
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5050 The three core slots provide significantly more build flexibility than Weapons with only one or two slots. This allows players to stack offensive bonuses or mix in defensive/utility Abyss Cores depending on the encounter.
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5252 As a one-handed weapon, the Shackle of Might allows Kliff to equip a shield in the off-hand. This pairs well with mobility shields like the Rattan Shield or the Sydmon Kite Shield for an agile combat style that capitalizes on quick strikes and repositioning.
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5454 The sell price of 12.99 Silver Coins reflects the weapon's high value, but given the effort required to defeat Fortain, selling it is not recommended unless a clearly superior weapon is already equipped. Players should invest in Refinement to push its attack even higher, as each refinement level adds approximately 2 to 3 ATK points.