diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index 26a743b8c..4666f7839 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -865,8 +865,8 @@ items.rings.ringofmight.typical_stats=When worn, this ring will typically increa
 items.rings.ringofmight.desc=This ring enhances the physical traits of the wearer, granting them greater physical strength and constitution. A cursed ring will weaken the wearer.
 
 items.rings.ringofsharpshooting.name=ring of sharpshooting
-items.rings.ringofsharpshooting.stats=When worn, this ring will increase the effective level of your thrown weapons by _%1$d_ and will increase their durability by _%2$s%%._
-items.rings.ringofsharpshooting.typical_stats=When worn, this ring will typically increase the effective level of your thrown weapons by _%1$d_ and will increase their durability by _%2$s%%._
+items.rings.ringofsharpshooting.stats=When worn, this ring will boost the damage of your thrown weapons as if their level was increased by _%1$d_, and will increase their durability by _%2$s%%._
+items.rings.ringofsharpshooting.typical_stats=When worn, this ring will typically boost the damage of your thrown weapons as if their level was increased by _%1$d_ and will increase their durability by _%2$s%%._
 items.rings.ringofsharpshooting.desc=This ring enhances the wearer's precision and aim, which will make all projectile weapons more damaging and durable. A cursed ring will have the opposite effect.
 
 items.rings.ringoftenacity.name=ring of tenacity