The Shackler
- Burst DPS
- 40
- Shot damage
- 24
- Ammo
- 15
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Shoot chains at enemies to pin them to the ground. Nobody escapes the Shackler!
Where to find The Shackler
Game dataThe Shackler has no loot entry of its own: it drops when Crossbow rolls Unique rarity (5% of regular Crossbow drops). Farm Crossbow in these areas.
Honeycomb Fields: 0.48% per fancy chest or mini-boss item (1 in 210), about 483 chests for a 90% chance. Drop calculator
| Area | Rec. level |
|---|---|
 Brave Haven | 1 |
 Honeycomb Fields | 2 |
 Humbler Huskland | 36 |
 Ravines | — |
The Shackler quick verdict
The Shackler ranks #10 of 10 Crossbow weapons by measured DPS (40), which puts it in D tier on our tier list.
- DPS rank
- #10 / 10Crossbow · 40 DPS
- Projectiles per second
- 1.671 per shot every 0.6 s · #8 of 10 in its class
- Range
- 7.5 blocks
The Shackler shot stats
Game dataPer-shot damage, fire rate, ammo and charged-shot bonus, read from the game data.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Shot damage | 24 |
| Time between shots | 0.6 s |
| Burst DPS | 40 |
| Ammo | 15 |
| Ammo recharge | +1 every 1.5 s (after 1 s without firing) |
| Charged shot | ×2.5 damage after 0 s |
| Range | 7.5 blocks |
Burst DPS assumes you fire as fast as the weapon allows until the ammo runs out; it excludes charged shots and enchantments.
Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.3.0. How we source this
How The Shackler compares
Bars show where The Shackler sits among the 10 weapons of its class (Crossbow): a full bar beats them all.
- Burst DPS
- 40
- Shot damage
- 24
- Time between shots
- 0.6 s
- Ammo
- 15
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- Reach & swing arc
- Matchup against every mob
Base item: Crossbow
The Shackler is the Unique version of Crossbow: same base stats and moves, plus a fixed effect.
The ranged weapon of choice for the Pillager warriors.
Enchantments for The Shackler
10 enchantments fit The Shackler's slot. Apply them with enchantment books at the Enchantsmith.
Projectile enchantments such as Chain Reaction, Piercing, Ricochet apply to every projectile: The Shackler fires 1.67 per second, #8 of 10 in its class.
| Enchantment | Triggers on | At tier III |
|---|---|---|
 Chain Reaction | Projectiles | Projectiles have a 40% chance to spawn 8 additional projectiles. |
 Ender Mines | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Weapon attacks deploy 4 mines that explode in proximity to enemies or after a short time. |
 Healing Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 50% chance to create a Regenerating well for allies. |
 Piercing | Projectiles | Projectiles can pierce up to 5 enemies. |
 Ricochet | Projectiles | Projectiles can bounce up to 3 times. |
 Shadowcloak | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 35% chance to enter Shadowcloaking when defeating enemies. |
 Shielding Smite | Defeating an enemy | Defeating an enemy has a 40% chance to create a Fortifying well for allies. |
 Swirling | Final combo hit, Jump attack, Projectiles | Swirl deals an additional 100% of weapon damage to nearby enemies. |
 Tempo Theft | Defeating an enemy | Grants a 50% chance to increase movement speed when defeating enemies. |
 Thundering | Dealing damage | Grants a 50% chance for 50% of weapon damage to spread as lightning damage. |
Similar to The Shackler
Closest by numbers, weight class and archetype.
The Shackler is a Crossbow that deals 24 damage per shot every 0.6 s (40 burst DPS) with 15 ammo. That ranks #10 of 10 in its class (Crossbow). As a Unique it always carries this effect: Attacks have a 30% chance to inflict the Chained status on hits. Look for it in Honeycomb Fields, Humbler Huskland, Ravines. 10 enchantments fit its slot.
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The Shackler FAQ
What is the DPS of The Shackler in Minecraft Dungeons II?
40 burst DPS: 24 damage per shot, one shot every 0.6 s, for as long as its 15 ammo lasts. Charged shots and enchantments come on top.
Is The Shackler good?
On damage per second it ranks #10 of 10 in its class (Crossbow) with 40 DPS. The tier list ranks every weapon in its class on the same measurement.
Where do you find The Shackler?
The Shackler drops when Crossbow rolls Unique rarity ( of regular drops). Crossbow drops in 4 areas, including Honeycomb Fields, Humbler Huskland, Ravines; bosses roll Unique more often.
What does The Shackler do?
The Shackler is the Unique version of Crossbow. Its fixed effect: Attacks have a 30% chance to inflict the Chained status on hits. Base stats and moves are the same as Crossbow.
What enchantments can go on The Shackler?
10 enchantments fit its slot, including Chain Reaction, Ender Mines, Healing Smite, Piercing, Ricochet. Each has tiers I–III and some have a Unique tier; the enchantment pages list the exact values.