diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
index 69120c569..536f27006 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -513,7 +513,7 @@ items.scrolls.scrollofterror.desc=A flash of red light will overwhelm all creatu
 items.scrolls.scrollofupgrade.name=scroll of upgrade
 items.scrolls.scrollofupgrade.inv_title=Select an item to upgrade
 items.scrolls.scrollofupgrade.looks_better=your %s certainly looks better now
-items.scrolls.scrollofupgrade.desc=This scroll will upgrade a single item, improving its quality. A wand will increase in power and in number of charges; a weapon will inflict more damage or find its mark more frequently; a suit of armor will deflect additional blows; the effect of a ring on its wearer will intensify. Weapons and armor will also require less strength to use, and any curses on the item will be lifted.
+items.scrolls.scrollofupgrade.desc=This scroll will upgrade a single item, improving its quality. A wand will increase in power and in number of charges; a weapon will inflict more damage; a suit of armor will better absorb damage; the effect of a ring on its wearer will intensify. Weapons and armor will also require less strength to use, and any curses on the item will be lifted.