Margit, the Fell Omen
Complete walkthrough with step-by-step instructions, tips, and strategies.
Margit the Fell Omen is the first major skill check in Elden Ring. He guards the entrance to Stormveil Castle, and most new players hit a wall here. The key is knowing which attacks to punish and which to avoid.
Recommended Preparation
| Requirement | Why |
|---|---|
| Level 25+ | Vigor 20+ lets you survive his combos |
| Weapon +3 or higher | Less than +3 and your damage tickles him |
| Spirit Ashes (Lone Wolf) | Distraction while you heal and attack from behind |
| Margit's Shackle | Buy from Patches or find in Murkwater Cave — stuns Margit twice in Phase 1 |
Attack Patterns
| Attack | Phase | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Walking Staff Combo | 1 | Block or dodge through, punish after the third swing |
| Jumping Slam | 1 | Roll to the side (not backward) |
| Dagger Charge | 1 | Margit rushes with a magic dagger — roll left |
| Staff Spin | Both | Back up — the spin has massive reach |
| Hammer Summon (Phase 2) | 2 | He summons a magic hammer — roll INTO the swing |
| Holy Sword Combo (Phase 2) | 2 | He creates a holy sword and does 4 swings — dodge each one, punish the last |
Strategy
Phase 1 — Use Margit's Shackle
Use Margit's Shackle at the start. It stuns him for 3 seconds — hit him 3-4 times. The Shackle works twice per fight. Save the second use for when you need breathing room.
Play Defensively
Margit delays his swings to catch panic rollers. Watch his hand — the weapon comes down when his hand reaches the bottom, not on visual wind-up. Roll on the hand-drop timing, not the weapon's peak.
Phase 2 — New Moves, Same Punishes
At 50% HP, Margit adds the hammer and holy sword. Keep close — his ranged attacks are deadlier than his melee. When he summons the hammer, roll INTO the swing for a free hit afterward.