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Shackle of Might
March 22, 2026 at 03:22 AM
Initial version with verified stats, boss drop source, and usage notes
The Shackle of Might is a One-Handed Weapon (Sword) in Crimson Desert obtained by defeating Fontaine, the Cursed Knight. With ATK 19, Critical Rate Lv.2, and three core slots, it is a powerful weapon that rewards players for overcoming one of the game's challenging boss encounters. One-handed weapons are characterized by their light weight and quick strikes, making them suitable for fast-paced combat.
Stat | Value |
|---|---|
Type | One-Handed Weapon (Sword) |
Attack | 19 |
Critical Rate | Lv.2 |
Core Slots | 3 |
Max Refinement | 10 |
Sell Price | 12.99 Silver Coins |
Buy Price | Not available for purchase |
The Shackle of Might comes with three pre-assigned core slots:
Slot | Core Type |
|---|---|
1 | Spirit's Judgment |
2 | Attack 1 |
3 | Critical Rate 1 |
These core slots can be filled with Abyss Cores to further enhance the weapon's performance. The combination of Spirit's Judgment, Attack 1, and Critical Rate 1 slots makes this sword particularly well-suited for aggressive, damage-focused builds.
The Shackle of Might is dropped by Fontaine, the Cursed Knight (also written as Fortain in some translations), a mandatory boss encountered during The Cursed Knight main quest in Chapter 8. Fontaine is located at Thornbriar Fortress in the Hernand region. Defeating Fontaine also awards an Abyss Artifact.
The Shackle of Might cannot be purchased from any merchant and cannot be crafted at a blacksmith. It is exclusively obtained as a boss drop.
Fontaine is a challenging encounter. He uses a single HP bar but possesses tough armor that reduces incoming damage. His cursed warrior spirits deal significant damage, and most of his attacks inflict knockdown effects. Key attack patterns to watch for include:
Shield Bash: a frontal knockdown attack that can be blocked.
Spirit Slam: an unblockable melee strike from a spectral companion. Dodge to the side.
Spirit Strafe: an unblockable ranged attack from a spectral archer. Keep moving laterally.
Shield Charge: a directional rush. Dodge perpendicular to his charge direction.
Three Slash Combo: a blockable sword combination. Parry the final hit for a counter window.
Summon Warrior Spirits: a five-second summoning sequence that creates additional threats. Use this window to deal heavy damage.
Bring plenty of HP recovery items and consider carrying a Palmar Pill for emergency revival. Visiting an anvil and grindstone before the fight provides temporary armor and weapon buffs that help offset Fontaine's high damage output.
At ATK 19 with Critical Rate Lv.2, the Shackle of Might delivers strong sustained damage, particularly when paired with Skills that benefit from critical hits.
The three core slots provide significant build flexibility compared to weapons with only one or two slots.
As a one-handed weapon, the Shackle of Might allows Kliff to equip a Shield in the off-hand for a balanced offense-defense setup.
The sell price of 12.99 Silver Coins reflects its high value, but given the effort required to defeat Fontaine, selling it is not recommended unless a clearly superior weapon is already equipped.
This weapon pairs well with the Rattan Shield or other movement-speed shields for an agile combat style that capitalizes on quick strikes and repositioning.
