Margit is a wary fighter however don't let his slow pace or his sluggish cane fool you. He can punch incredibly hard not just with his cane but also through his ability to call in holy weapons at a moments need to strike you. You'll also be fighting a narrow bridge with chasms on both sides. He could knock you off of Elden Ring Runes when you aren't positioned with your back towards the center as much as you can.
Like we said earlier, Margit can sometimes be very cautious unlike many main bosses. Margit can slow strafe you at a distance, inviting attacks. This can be a good occasion to try ranged and magic attacks but you'll have to be ready to change direction at the whim of a whim in particular when he summons holy daggers to be thrown at you.
As you get closer you'll need to be prepared for many types of attacks he can unleash:
Getting close often prompts him to take a rapid upward swing from his staff . It's difficult to predict, but may still inflict damage even in the event your shield isn't absorption of the hits. He'll then follow by slamming the weapon down again however, this time with a shorter delay - meaning you can quickly catch him off guard and counter with a few blows as his animation plays as you watch for rapid tail lash following with a slap if you're behind the attacker for too long.
He could employ a succession of swings with his preferred weapon, in horizontal sweeps (which may be parried if you're timing things right) And often, he'll mix them up by making a holy dagger cut faster in a backwards jump before striking it directly at the target. You can also execute the retreating swing of his weapon, as he jumps back to increase distance from you. At other times, he could start to hold his staff high with Elden Ring Items one hand while walking forward before slamming it down vertically before him.
