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 8e1769308..cf9c50d10 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindofMisc.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/KindofMisc.java
@@ -50,11 +50,9 @@ public abstract class KindofMisc extends EquipableItem {
 						protected void onSelect(int index) {
 
 							KindofMisc equipped = (index == 0 ? m1 : m2);
-							detach( hero.belongings.backpack );
 							if (equipped.doUnequip(hero, true, false)) {
+								//fully re-execute rather than just call doEquip as we want to preserve quickslot
 								execute(hero, AC_EQUIP);
-							} else {
-								collect( hero.belongings.backpack );
 							}
 						}
 					});