diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
index 61eb80c6a..d80a1324c 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
@@ -205,6 +205,8 @@ public class MagesStaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 			Dungeon.quickslot.setSlot( slot, this );
 			updateQuickslot();
 		}
+		
+		Badges.validateItemLevelAquired(this);
 
 		return this;
 	}