diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index 68ffd8707..c1ee274f1 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -1411,7 +1411,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.shortsword.name=shortsword
 items.weapon.melee.shortsword.desc=A quite short sword, only a few inches longer than a dagger.
 
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.name=quarterstaff
-items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-3 damage.
+items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-2 damage.
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.desc=A staff of hardwood, its ends are shod with iron.
 
 items.weapon.melee.roundshield.name=round shield