diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/Char.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/Char.java
index 4a5a7a3c1..06c28443c 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/Char.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/Char.java
@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ public abstract class Char extends Actor {
 			
 			if (this instanceof Hero){
 				Hero h = (Hero)this;
-				if (h.belongings.weapon instanceof MissileWeapon
+				if (h.belongings.weapon() instanceof MissileWeapon
 						&& h.subClass == HeroSubClass.SNIPER
 						&& !Dungeon.level.adjacent(h.pos, enemy.pos)){
 					dr = 0;
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
index 3ab050b01..bb428dfde 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
@@ -168,8 +168,8 @@ public class Combo extends Buff implements ActionIndicator.Action {
 	@Override
 	public Image getIcon() {
 		Image icon;
-		if (((Hero)target).belongings.weapon != null){
-			icon = new ItemSprite(((Hero)target).belongings.weapon.image, null);
+		if (((Hero)target).belongings.weapon() != null){
+			icon = new ItemSprite(((Hero)target).belongings.weapon().image, null);
 		} else {
 			icon = new ItemSprite(new Item(){ {image = ItemSpriteSheet.WEAPON_HOLDER; }});
 		}
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Belongings.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Belongings.java
index 510e0a3f3..11432f796 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Belongings.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Belongings.java
@@ -44,18 +44,6 @@ import java.util.Iterator;
 public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 
 	private Hero owner;
-	
-	public Bag backpack;
-
-	//FIXME these need accessor methods so they can work in conjunction with the lost inventory debuff =I
-	public KindOfWeapon weapon = null;
-	public Armor armor = null;
-	public Artifact artifact = null;
-	public KindofMisc misc = null;
-	public Ring ring = null;
-
-	//used when thrown weapons temporary occupy the weapon slot
-	public KindOfWeapon stashedWeapon = null;
 
 	public static class Backpack extends Bag {
 		public int capacity(){
@@ -68,6 +56,8 @@ public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 			return cap;
 		}
 	}
+
+	public Backpack backpack;
 	
 	public Belongings( Hero owner ) {
 		this.owner = owner;
@@ -75,6 +65,69 @@ public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 		backpack = new Backpack();
 		backpack.owner = owner;
 	}
+
+	public KindOfWeapon weapon = null;
+	public Armor armor = null;
+	public Artifact artifact = null;
+	public KindofMisc misc = null;
+	public Ring ring = null;
+
+	//used when thrown weapons temporary become the current weapon
+	public KindOfWeapon thrownWeapon = null;
+
+	//*** these accessor methods are so that worn items can be affected by various effects/debuffs
+	// we still want to access the raw equipped items in cases where effects should be ignored though,
+	// such as when equipping something, showing an interface, or dealing with items from a dead hero
+
+	public KindOfWeapon weapon(){
+		//no point in lost invent check, if it's assigned it must be usable
+		if (thrownWeapon != null) return thrownWeapon;
+
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
+		if (!lostInvent || (weapon != null && weapon.keptThoughLostInvent)){
+			return weapon;
+		} else {
+			return null;
+		}
+	}
+
+	public Armor armor(){
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
+		if (!lostInvent || (armor != null && armor.keptThoughLostInvent)){
+			return armor;
+		} else {
+			return null;
+		}
+	}
+
+	public Artifact artifact(){
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
+		if (!lostInvent || (artifact != null && artifact.keptThoughLostInvent)){
+			return artifact;
+		} else {
+			return null;
+		}
+	}
+
+	public KindofMisc misc(){
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
+		if (!lostInvent || (misc != null && misc.keptThoughLostInvent)){
+			return misc;
+		} else {
+			return null;
+		}
+	}
+
+	public Ring ring(){
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
+		if (!lostInvent || (ring != null && ring.keptThoughLostInvent)){
+			return ring;
+		} else {
+			return null;
+		}
+	}
+
+	// ***
 	
 	private static final String WEAPON		= "weapon";
 	private static final String ARMOR		= "armor";
@@ -172,11 +225,13 @@ public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 	@SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
 	public<T extends Item> T getItem( Class<T> itemClass ) {
 
-		if (owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null) return null;
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
 
 		for (Item item : this) {
 			if (itemClass.isInstance( item )) {
-				return (T)item;
+				if (!lostInvent || item.keptThoughLostInvent) {
+					return (T) item;
+				}
 			}
 		}
 		
@@ -186,11 +241,13 @@ public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 	public<T extends Item> ArrayList<T> getAllItems( Class<T> itemClass ) {
 		ArrayList<T> result = new ArrayList<>();
 
-		if (owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null) return result;
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
 
 		for (Item item : this) {
 			if (itemClass.isInstance( item )) {
-				result.add((T) item);
+				if (!lostInvent || item.keptThoughLostInvent) {
+					result.add((T) item);
+				}
 			}
 		}
 
@@ -199,11 +256,13 @@ public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 	
 	public boolean contains( Item contains ){
 
-		if (owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null) return false;
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
 		
 		for (Item item : this) {
-			if (contains == item ) {
-				return true;
+			if (contains == item) {
+				if (!lostInvent || item.keptThoughLostInvent) {
+					return true;
+				}
 			}
 		}
 		
@@ -212,11 +271,13 @@ public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 	
 	public Item getSimilar( Item similar ){
 
-		if (owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null) return null;
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
 		
 		for (Item item : this) {
 			if (similar != item && similar.isSimilar(item)) {
-				return item;
+				if (!lostInvent || item.keptThoughLostInvent) {
+					return item;
+				}
 			}
 		}
 		
@@ -226,11 +287,13 @@ public class Belongings implements Iterable<Item> {
 	public ArrayList<Item> getAllSimilar( Item similar ){
 		ArrayList<Item> result = new ArrayList<>();
 
-		if (owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null) return result;
+		boolean lostInvent = owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null;
 		
 		for (Item item : this) {
 			if (item != similar && similar.isSimilar(item)) {
-				result.add(item);
+				if (!lostInvent || item.keptThoughLostInvent) {
+					result.add(item);
+				}
 			}
 		}
 		
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
index 414d58cfa..8c97197e7 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
@@ -359,8 +359,8 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 
 	@Override
 	public void hitSound(float pitch) {
-		if ( belongings.weapon != null ){
-			belongings.weapon.hitSound(pitch);
+		if ( belongings.weapon() != null ){
+			belongings.weapon().hitSound(pitch);
 		} else if (RingOfForce.getBuffedBonus(this, RingOfForce.Force.class) > 0) {
 			//pitch deepens by 2.5% (additive) per point of strength, down to 75%
 			super.hitSound( pitch * GameMath.gate( 0.75f, 1.25f - 0.025f*STR(), 1f) );
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 
 	@Override
 	public boolean blockSound(float pitch) {
-		if ( belongings.weapon != null && belongings.weapon.defenseFactor(this) >= 4 ){
+		if ( belongings.weapon() != null && belongings.weapon().defenseFactor(this) >= 4 ){
 			Sample.INSTANCE.play( Assets.Sounds.HIT_PARRY, 1, pitch);
 			return true;
 		}
@@ -387,10 +387,10 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	}
 	
 	public int tier() {
-		if (belongings.armor instanceof ClassArmor){
+		if (belongings.armor() instanceof ClassArmor){
 			return 6;
-		} else if (belongings.armor != null){
-			return belongings.armor.tier;
+		} else if (belongings.armor() != null){
+			return belongings.armor().tier;
 		} else {
 			return 0;
 		}
@@ -401,12 +401,11 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 		this.enemy = enemy;
 
 		//temporarily set the hero's weapon to the missile weapon being used
-		belongings.stashedWeapon = belongings.weapon;
-		belongings.weapon = wep;
+		//TODO improve this!
+		belongings.thrownWeapon = wep;
 		boolean hit = attack( enemy );
 		Invisibility.dispel();
-		belongings.weapon = belongings.stashedWeapon;
-		belongings.stashedWeapon = null;
+		belongings.thrownWeapon = null;
 		
 		if (hit && subClass == HeroSubClass.GLADIATOR){
 			Buff.affect( this, Combo.class ).hit( enemy );
@@ -417,7 +416,7 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	
 	@Override
 	public int attackSkill( Char target ) {
-		KindOfWeapon wep = belongings.weapon;
+		KindOfWeapon wep = belongings.weapon();
 		
 		float accuracy = 1;
 		accuracy *= RingOfAccuracy.accuracyMultiplier( this );
@@ -455,8 +454,8 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 			evasion /= 2;
 		}
 
-		if (belongings.armor != null) {
-			evasion = belongings.armor.evasionFactor(this, evasion);
+		if (belongings.armor() != null) {
+			evasion = belongings.armor().evasionFactor(this, evasion);
 		}
 
 		return Math.round(evasion);
@@ -480,17 +479,17 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	public int drRoll() {
 		int dr = 0;
 
-		if (belongings.armor != null) {
-			int armDr = Random.NormalIntRange( belongings.armor.DRMin(), belongings.armor.DRMax());
-			if (STR() < belongings.armor.STRReq()){
-				armDr -= 2*(belongings.armor.STRReq() - STR());
+		if (belongings.armor() != null) {
+			int armDr = Random.NormalIntRange( belongings.armor().DRMin(), belongings.armor().DRMax());
+			if (STR() < belongings.armor().STRReq()){
+				armDr -= 2*(belongings.armor().STRReq() - STR());
 			}
 			if (armDr > 0) dr += armDr;
 		}
-		if (belongings.weapon != null)  {
-			int wepDr = Random.NormalIntRange( 0 , belongings.weapon.defenseFactor( this ) );
-			if (STR() < ((Weapon)belongings.weapon).STRReq()){
-				wepDr -= 2*(((Weapon)belongings.weapon).STRReq() - STR());
+		if (belongings.weapon() != null)  {
+			int wepDr = Random.NormalIntRange( 0 , belongings.weapon().defenseFactor( this ) );
+			if (STR() < ((Weapon)belongings.weapon()).STRReq()){
+				wepDr -= 2*(((Weapon)belongings.weapon()).STRReq() - STR());
 			}
 			if (wepDr > 0) dr += wepDr;
 		}
@@ -504,7 +503,7 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	
 	@Override
 	public int damageRoll() {
-		KindOfWeapon wep = belongings.weapon;
+		KindOfWeapon wep = belongings.weapon();
 		int dmg;
 
 		if (wep != null) {
@@ -525,8 +524,8 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 
 		speed *= RingOfHaste.speedMultiplier(this);
 		
-		if (belongings.armor != null) {
-			speed = belongings.armor.speedFactor(this, speed);
+		if (belongings.armor() != null) {
+			speed = belongings.armor().speedFactor(this, speed);
 		}
 		
 		Momentum momentum = buff(Momentum.class);
@@ -547,9 +546,9 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	}
 
 	public boolean canSurpriseAttack(){
-		if (belongings.weapon == null || !(belongings.weapon instanceof Weapon))    return true;
-		if (STR() < ((Weapon)belongings.weapon).STRReq())                           return false;
-		if (belongings.weapon instanceof Flail)                                     return false;
+		if (belongings.weapon() == null || !(belongings.weapon() instanceof Weapon))    return true;
+		if (STR() < ((Weapon)belongings.weapon()).STRReq())                             return false;
+		if (belongings.weapon() instanceof Flail)                                       return false;
 
 		return true;
 	}
@@ -564,7 +563,7 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 			return true;
 		}
 
-		KindOfWeapon wep = Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon;
+		KindOfWeapon wep = Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon();
 
 		if (wep != null){
 			return wep.canReach(this, enemy.pos);
@@ -579,9 +578,9 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 			return 0;
 		}
 
-		if (belongings.weapon != null) {
+		if (belongings.weapon() != null) {
 			
-			return belongings.weapon.delayFactor( this );
+			return belongings.weapon().delayFactor( this );
 			
 		} else {
 			//Normally putting furor speed on unarmed attacks would be unnecessary
@@ -1110,7 +1109,7 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	public int attackProc( final Char enemy, int damage ) {
 		damage = super.attackProc( enemy, damage );
 		
-		KindOfWeapon wep = belongings.weapon;
+		KindOfWeapon wep = belongings.weapon();
 
 		if (wep != null) damage = wep.proc( this, enemy, damage );
 
@@ -1158,8 +1157,8 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 			berserk.damage(damage);
 		}
 		
-		if (belongings.armor != null) {
-			damage = belongings.armor.proc( enemy, this, damage );
+		if (belongings.armor() != null) {
+			damage = belongings.armor().proc( enemy, this, damage );
 		}
 		
 		Earthroot.Armor armor = buff( Earthroot.Armor.class );
@@ -1198,9 +1197,9 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 		dmg = (int)Math.ceil(dmg * RingOfTenacity.damageMultiplier( this ));
 
 		//TODO improve this when I have proper damage source logic
-		if (belongings.armor != null && belongings.armor.hasGlyph(AntiMagic.class, this)
+		if (belongings.armor() != null && belongings.armor().hasGlyph(AntiMagic.class, this)
 				&& AntiMagic.RESISTS.contains(src.getClass())){
-			dmg -= AntiMagic.drRoll(belongings.armor.buffedLvl());
+			dmg -= AntiMagic.drRoll(belongings.armor().buffedLvl());
 		}
 
 		if (buff(Talent.WarriorFoodImmunity.class) != null){
@@ -1586,8 +1585,8 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	public float stealth() {
 		float stealth = super.stealth();
 		
-		if (belongings.armor != null){
-			stealth = belongings.armor.stealthFactor(this, stealth);
+		if (belongings.armor() != null){
+			stealth = belongings.armor().stealthFactor(this, stealth);
 		}
 		
 		return stealth;
@@ -1834,8 +1833,8 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 	@Override
 	public boolean isImmune(Class effect) {
 		if (effect == Burning.class
-				&& belongings.armor != null
-				&& belongings.armor.hasGlyph(Brimstone.class, this)){
+				&& belongings.armor() != null
+				&& belongings.armor().hasGlyph(Brimstone.class, this)){
 			return true;
 		}
 		return super.isImmune(effect);
@@ -1982,6 +1981,13 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 		Buff.affect(this, LostInventory.class);
 		Buff.affect(this, Invisibility.class, 3f);
 		//lost inventory is dropped in interlevelscene
+
+		//activate items that persist after lost inventory
+		if (belongings.weapon() != null)    belongings.weapon().activate(this);
+		if (belongings.armor() != null)     belongings.armor().activate(this);
+		if (belongings.artifact() != null)  belongings.artifact().activate(this);
+		if (belongings.misc() != null)      belongings.misc().activate(this);
+		if (belongings.ring() != null)      belongings.ring().activate(this);
 	}
 
 	@Override
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
index 7e24c2d63..c4256ebb2 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
@@ -239,8 +239,8 @@ public enum Talent {
 		}
 
 		if (talent == ARMSMASTERS_INTUITION && hero.pointsInTalent(ARMSMASTERS_INTUITION) == 2){
-			if (hero.belongings.weapon != null) hero.belongings.weapon.identify();
-			if (hero.belongings.armor != null)  hero.belongings.armor.identify();
+			if (hero.belongings.weapon() != null) hero.belongings.weapon().identify();
+			if (hero.belongings.armor() != null)  hero.belongings.armor.identify();
 		}
 		if (talent == THIEFS_INTUITION && hero.pointsInTalent(THIEFS_INTUITION) == 2){
 			if (hero.belongings.ring instanceof Ring) hero.belongings.ring.identify();
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@ public enum Talent {
 		}
 
 		if (hero.hasTalent(Talent.FOLLOWUP_STRIKE)) {
-			if (hero.belongings.weapon instanceof MissileWeapon) {
+			if (hero.belongings.weapon() instanceof MissileWeapon) {
 				Buff.affect(enemy, FollowupStrikeTracker.class);
 			} else if (enemy.buff(FollowupStrikeTracker.class) != null){
 				dmg += 1 + hero.pointsInTalent(FOLLOWUP_STRIKE);
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/rogue/ShadowClone.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/rogue/ShadowClone.java
index 122ecd136..15d374dd6 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/rogue/ShadowClone.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/rogue/ShadowClone.java
@@ -203,8 +203,8 @@ public class ShadowClone extends ArmorAbility {
 		public int attackProc( Char enemy, int damage ) {
 			damage = super.attackProc( enemy, damage );
 			if (Random.Int(4) < Dungeon.hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.SHADOW_BLADE)
-					&& Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon != null){
-				return Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon.proc( this, enemy, damage );
+					&& Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon() != null){
+				return Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon().proc( this, enemy, damage );
 			} else {
 				return damage;
 			}
@@ -225,8 +225,8 @@ public class ShadowClone extends ArmorAbility {
 		public int defenseProc(Char enemy, int damage) {
 			damage = super.defenseProc(enemy, damage);
 			if (Random.Int(4) < Dungeon.hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.CLONED_ARMOR)
-					&& Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor != null){
-				return Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor.proc( enemy, this, damage );
+					&& Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor() != null){
+				return Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor().proc( enemy, this, damage );
 			} else {
 				return damage;
 			}
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
index 2339ce553..7ac2f99cb 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
@@ -568,7 +568,7 @@ public abstract class Mob extends Char {
 	public int defenseProc( Char enemy, int damage ) {
 		
 		if (enemy instanceof Hero
-				&& ((Hero) enemy).belongings.weapon instanceof MissileWeapon
+				&& ((Hero) enemy).belongings.weapon() instanceof MissileWeapon
 				&& !hitWithRanged){
 			hitWithRanged = true;
 			Statistics.thrownAssists++;
@@ -580,8 +580,8 @@ public abstract class Mob extends Char {
 			Badges.validateRogueUnlock();
 			//TODO this is somewhat messy, it would be nicer to not have to manually handle delays here
 			// playing the strong hit sound might work best as another property of weapon?
-			if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon instanceof SpiritBow.SpiritArrow
-				|| Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon instanceof Dart){
+			if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon() instanceof SpiritBow.SpiritArrow
+				|| Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon() instanceof Dart){
 				Sample.INSTANCE.playDelayed(Assets.Sounds.HIT_STRONG, 0.125f);
 			} else {
 				Sample.INSTANCE.play(Assets.Sounds.HIT_STRONG);
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/MirrorImage.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/MirrorImage.java
index 92773bf09..e25c543d5 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/MirrorImage.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/MirrorImage.java
@@ -102,8 +102,8 @@ public class MirrorImage extends NPC {
 	@Override
 	public int damageRoll() {
 		int damage;
-		if (hero.belongings.weapon != null){
-			damage = hero.belongings.weapon.damageRoll(this);
+		if (hero.belongings.weapon() != null){
+			damage = hero.belongings.weapon().damageRoll(this);
 		} else {
 			damage = hero.damageRoll(); //handles ring of force
 		}
@@ -135,13 +135,13 @@ public class MirrorImage extends NPC {
 	
 	@Override
 	protected boolean canAttack(Char enemy) {
-		return super.canAttack(enemy) || (hero.belongings.weapon != null && hero.belongings.weapon.canReach(this, enemy.pos));
+		return super.canAttack(enemy) || (hero.belongings.weapon() != null && hero.belongings.weapon().canReach(this, enemy.pos));
 	}
 	
 	@Override
 	public int drRoll() {
-		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.weapon != null){
-			return Random.NormalIntRange(0, hero.belongings.weapon.defenseFactor(this)/2);
+		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.weapon() != null){
+			return Random.NormalIntRange(0, hero.belongings.weapon().defenseFactor(this)/2);
 		} else {
 			return 0;
 		}
@@ -159,8 +159,8 @@ public class MirrorImage extends NPC {
 		if (enemy instanceof Mob) {
 			((Mob)enemy).aggro( this );
 		}
-		if (hero.belongings.weapon != null){
-			damage = hero.belongings.weapon.proc( this, enemy, damage );
+		if (hero.belongings.weapon() != null){
+			damage = hero.belongings.weapon().proc( this, enemy, damage );
 			if (!enemy.isAlive() && enemy == Dungeon.hero){
 				Dungeon.fail(getClass());
 				GLog.n( Messages.capitalize(Messages.get(Char.class, "kill", name())) );
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/PrismaticImage.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/PrismaticImage.java
index 8e88862a2..e3098226d 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/PrismaticImage.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/PrismaticImage.java
@@ -185,8 +185,8 @@ public class PrismaticImage extends NPC {
 	@Override
 	public int defenseProc(Char enemy, int damage) {
 		damage = super.defenseProc(enemy, damage);
-		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.armor != null){
-			return hero.belongings.armor.proc( enemy, this, damage );
+		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.armor() != null){
+			return hero.belongings.armor().proc( enemy, this, damage );
 		} else {
 			return damage;
 		}
@@ -196,9 +196,9 @@ public class PrismaticImage extends NPC {
 	public void damage(int dmg, Object src) {
 		
 		//TODO improve this when I have proper damage source logic
-		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.armor != null && hero.belongings.armor.hasGlyph(AntiMagic.class, this)
+		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.armor() != null && hero.belongings.armor().hasGlyph(AntiMagic.class, this)
 				&& AntiMagic.RESISTS.contains(src.getClass())){
-			dmg -= AntiMagic.drRoll(hero.belongings.armor.buffedLvl());
+			dmg -= AntiMagic.drRoll(hero.belongings.armor().buffedLvl());
 		}
 		
 		super.damage(dmg, src);
@@ -206,8 +206,8 @@ public class PrismaticImage extends NPC {
 	
 	@Override
 	public float speed() {
-		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.armor != null){
-			return hero.belongings.armor.speedFactor(this, super.speed());
+		if (hero != null && hero.belongings.armor() != null){
+			return hero.belongings.armor().speedFactor(this, super.speed());
 		}
 		return super.speed();
 	}
@@ -238,8 +238,8 @@ public class PrismaticImage extends NPC {
 	public boolean isImmune(Class effect) {
 		if (effect == Burning.class
 				&& hero != null
-				&& hero.belongings.armor != null
-				&& hero.belongings.armor.hasGlyph(Brimstone.class, this)){
+				&& hero.belongings.armor() != null
+				&& hero.belongings.armor().hasGlyph(Brimstone.class, this)){
 			return true;
 		}
 		return super.isImmune(effect);
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/RatKing.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/RatKing.java
index b9b2975a7..51e08a037 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/RatKing.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/npcs/RatKing.java
@@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ public class RatKing extends NPC {
 			yell( Messages.get(this, "not_sleeping") );
 			state = WANDERING;
 		} else if (crown != null){
-			if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor == null){
+			if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor() == null){
 				yell( Messages.get(RatKing.class, "crown_clothes") );
 			} else {
 				Badges.validateRatmogrify();
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ public class RatKing extends NPC {
 							@Override
 							protected void onSelect(int index) {
 								if (index == 0){
-									crown.upgradeArmor(Dungeon.hero, Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor, new Ratmogrify());
+									crown.upgradeArmor(Dungeon.hero, Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor(), new Ratmogrify());
 									((RatKingSprite)sprite).resetAnims();
 									yell(Messages.get(RatKing.class, "crown_thankyou"));
 								} else if (index == 1) {
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Item.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Item.java
index e3a7fca4d..ce74b1dd5 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Item.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/Item.java
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.Char;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.Blindness;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.Buff;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.Degrade;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.LostInventory;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Hero;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Talent;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.effects.Speck;
@@ -87,6 +88,9 @@ public class Item implements Bundlable {
 	// Unique items persist through revival
 	public boolean unique = false;
 
+	// These items are preserved even if the hero's inventory is lost via unblessed ankh
+	public boolean keptThoughLostInvent = false;
+
 	// whether an item can be included in heroes remains
 	public boolean bones = false;
 	
@@ -484,6 +488,7 @@ public class Item implements Bundlable {
 	private static final String CURSED			= "cursed";
 	private static final String CURSED_KNOWN	= "cursedKnown";
 	private static final String QUICKSLOT		= "quickslotpos";
+	private static final String KEPT_LOST       = "kept_lost";
 	
 	@Override
 	public void storeInBundle( Bundle bundle ) {
@@ -495,6 +500,7 @@ public class Item implements Bundlable {
 		if (Dungeon.quickslot.contains(this)) {
 			bundle.put( QUICKSLOT, Dungeon.quickslot.getSlot(this) );
 		}
+		bundle.put( KEPT_LOST, keptThoughLostInvent );
 	}
 	
 	@Override
@@ -518,6 +524,8 @@ public class Item implements Bundlable {
 				Dungeon.quickslot.setSlot(bundle.getInt(QUICKSLOT), this);
 			}
 		}
+
+		keptThoughLostInvent = bundle.getBoolean( KEPT_LOST );
 	}
 
 	public int targetingPos( Hero user, int dst ){
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java
index 7028a2a44..5f1975c09 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindOfWeapon.java
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ abstract public class KindOfWeapon extends EquipableItem {
 	
 	@Override
 	public boolean isEquipped( Hero hero ) {
-		return hero.belongings.weapon == this || hero.belongings.stashedWeapon == this;
+		return hero.belongings.weapon() == this;
 	}
 	
 	@Override
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindofMisc.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindofMisc.java
index 89c28e3dd..87bf1b0c6 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindofMisc.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindofMisc.java
@@ -174,9 +174,9 @@ public abstract class KindofMisc extends EquipableItem {
 
 	@Override
 	public boolean isEquipped( Hero hero ) {
-		return hero.belongings.artifact == this
-				|| hero.belongings.misc == this
-				|| hero.belongings.ring == this;
+		return hero.belongings.artifact() == this
+				|| hero.belongings.misc() == this
+				|| hero.belongings.ring() == this;
 	}
 
 }
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KingsCrown.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KingsCrown.java
index 4dbebb74a..ea7d1ebb9 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KingsCrown.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KingsCrown.java
@@ -67,8 +67,8 @@ public class KingsCrown extends Item {
 		if (action.equals(AC_WEAR)) {
 
 			curUser = hero;
-			if (hero.belongings.armor != null){
-				GameScene.show( new WndChooseAbility(this, hero.belongings.armor, hero));
+			if (hero.belongings.armor() != null){
+				GameScene.show( new WndChooseAbility(this, hero.belongings.armor(), hero));
 			} else {
 				GLog.w( Messages.get(this, "naked"));
 			}
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java
index b4195d083..081475855 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/LostBackpack.java
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items;
 
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Assets;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Dungeon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.Buff;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.LostInventory;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Hero;
@@ -20,6 +21,17 @@ public class LostBackpack extends Item {
 		if (hero.buff(LostInventory.class) != null){
 			hero.buff(LostInventory.class).detach();
 		}
+
+		for (Item i : hero.belongings){
+			if (i.keptThoughLostInvent){
+				i.keptThoughLostInvent = false;
+			} else {
+				if (i instanceof EquipableItem && i.isEquipped(hero)){
+					((EquipableItem) i).activate(hero);
+				}
+			}
+		}
+
 		Item.updateQuickslot();
 		Sample.INSTANCE.play( Assets.Sounds.DEWDROP );
 		hero.spendAndNext(TIME_TO_PICK_UP);
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
index 03b0b8bcc..4a59ea60b 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ public class Armor extends EquipableItem {
 	
 	@Override
 	public boolean isEquipped( Hero hero ) {
-		return hero.belongings.armor == this;
+		return hero.belongings.armor() == this;
 	}
 
 	public final int DRMax(){
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/glyphs/Viscosity.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/glyphs/Viscosity.java
index 0f45310bd..5fe6af47b 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/glyphs/Viscosity.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/glyphs/Viscosity.java
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ public class Viscosity extends Glyph {
 
 		//account for huntress armor piercing
 		if (attacker instanceof Hero
-				&& ((Hero) attacker).belongings.weapon instanceof MissileWeapon
+				&& ((Hero) attacker).belongings.weapon() instanceof MissileWeapon
 				&& ((Hero) attacker).subClass == HeroSubClass.SNIPER
 				&& !Dungeon.level.adjacent(attacker.pos, defender.pos)){
 			realDamage = damage;
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/bags/Bag.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/bags/Bag.java
index 5a34fdddd..c9d6d11b4 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/bags/Bag.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/bags/Bag.java
@@ -167,7 +167,8 @@ public class Bag extends Item implements Iterable<Item> {
 	}
 
 	public boolean canHold( Item item ){
-		if (!loading && owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null){
+		if (!loading && owner != null && owner.buff(LostInventory.class) != null
+			&& !item.keptThoughLostInvent){
 			return false;
 		}
 
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/darts/Dart.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/darts/Dart.java
index 8d8053fb2..cf8f31309 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/darts/Dart.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/darts/Dart.java
@@ -98,8 +98,8 @@ public class Dart extends MissileWeapon {
 	private static Crossbow bow;
 	
 	private void updateCrossbow(){
-		if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon instanceof Crossbow){
-			bow = (Crossbow) Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon;
+		if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon() instanceof Crossbow){
+			bow = (Crossbow) Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon();
 		} else {
 			bow = null;
 		}
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/features/HighGrass.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/features/HighGrass.java
index 2d463ab15..73b47bb3a 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/features/HighGrass.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/features/HighGrass.java
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ public class HighGrass {
 				
 				//Camouflage
 				//FIXME doesn't work with sad ghost
-				if (hero.belongings.armor != null && hero.belongings.armor.hasGlyph(Camouflage.class, hero)) {
+				if (hero.belongings.armor() != null && hero.belongings.armor().hasGlyph(Camouflage.class, hero)) {
 					Buff.prolong(hero, Invisibility.class, 3 + hero.belongings.armor.buffedLvl()/2);
 					Sample.INSTANCE.play( Assets.Sounds.MELD );
 				}
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/traps/CursingTrap.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/traps/CursingTrap.java
index 9fdc199f6..83330d6d9 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/traps/CursingTrap.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/levels/traps/CursingTrap.java
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ public class CursingTrap extends Trap {
 		//items the trap can curse if nothing else is available.
 		ArrayList<Item> canCurse = new ArrayList<>();
 
-		KindOfWeapon weapon = hero.belongings.weapon;
+		KindOfWeapon weapon = hero.belongings.weapon();
 		if (weapon instanceof Weapon && !(weapon instanceof MagesStaff)){
 			if (((Weapon) weapon).enchantment == null)
 				priorityCurse.add(weapon);
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ public class CursingTrap extends Trap {
 				canCurse.add(weapon);
 		}
 
-		Armor armor = hero.belongings.armor;
+		Armor armor = hero.belongings.armor();
 		if (armor != null){
 			if (armor.glyph == null)
 				priorityCurse.add(armor);
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/sprites/MissileSprite.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/sprites/MissileSprite.java
index 3d76ae02e..243c39702 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/sprites/MissileSprite.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/sprites/MissileSprite.java
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ public class MissileSprite extends ItemSprite implements Tweener.Listener {
 		}
 		
 		float speed = SPEED;
-		if (item instanceof Dart && Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon instanceof Crossbow){
+		if (item instanceof Dart && Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon() instanceof Crossbow){
 			speed *= 3f;
 			
 		} else if (item instanceof SpiritBow.SpiritArrow
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/ui/QuickSlotButton.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/ui/QuickSlotButton.java
index f5c42d60b..8a70876fe 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/ui/QuickSlotButton.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/ui/QuickSlotButton.java
@@ -216,7 +216,9 @@ public class QuickSlotButton extends Button {
 	}
 	
 	private void enableSlot() {
-		slot.enable(Dungeon.quickslot.isNonePlaceholder( slotNum ) && Dungeon.hero.buff(LostInventory.class) == null);
+		//TODO check if item persists!
+		slot.enable(Dungeon.quickslot.isNonePlaceholder( slotNum )
+				&& (Dungeon.hero.buff(LostInventory.class) == null || Dungeon.quickslot.getItem(slotNum).keptThoughLostInvent));
 	}
 
 	public static void useTargeting(int idx){
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndBag.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndBag.java
index f10d65aa5..cdeeb0e19 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndBag.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndBag.java
@@ -388,7 +388,8 @@ public class WndBag extends WndTabbed {
 					enable( false );
 				} else if (selector != null && !selector.itemSelectable(item)) {
 					enable(false);
-				} else if (Dungeon.hero.buff(LostInventory.class) != null){
+				} else if (Dungeon.hero.buff(LostInventory.class) != null
+						&& !item.keptThoughLostInvent){
 					enable(false);
 				}
 			} else {
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndCombo.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndCombo.java
index 74837dedd..b3de25e2b 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndCombo.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndCombo.java
@@ -55,8 +55,8 @@ public class WndCombo extends Window {
 		pos = title.bottom() + 3*MARGIN;
 
 		Image icon;
-		if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon != null){
-			icon = new ItemSprite(Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon.image, null);
+		if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon() != null){
+			icon = new ItemSprite(Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon().image, null);
 		} else {
 			icon = new ItemSprite(new Item(){ {image = ItemSpriteSheet.WEAPON_HOLDER; }});
 		}
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java
index acbfa8f72..da0190e6f 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndQuickBag.java
@@ -198,8 +198,9 @@ public class WndQuickBag extends Window {
 					}
 				}
 
-				if (Dungeon.hero.buff(LostInventory.class) != null){
-					enable(false); //TODO enable when hero has selected this item to keep
+				if (Dungeon.hero.buff(LostInventory.class) != null
+						&& !item.keptThoughLostInvent){
+					enable(false);
 				}
 
 			} else {
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndResurrect.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndResurrect.java
index 427fa1495..e3eff6d18 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndResurrect.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndResurrect.java
@@ -69,6 +69,14 @@ public class WndResurrect extends Window {
 				hide();
 				
 				Statistics.ankhsUsed++;
+
+				//TODO let the player choose their items, instead of rigid weapon or armor
+				if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon() != null){
+					Dungeon.hero.belongings.weapon().keptThoughLostInvent = true;
+				}
+				if (Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor() != null){
+					Dungeon.hero.belongings.armor().keptThoughLostInvent = true;
+				}
 				
 				InterlevelScene.mode = InterlevelScene.Mode.RESURRECT;
 				Game.switchScene( InterlevelScene.class );