diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatshield.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatshield.java
index 626f4feb7..38fc6956e 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatshield.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Greatshield.java
@@ -34,11 +34,11 @@ public class Greatshield extends MeleeWeapon {
 	@Override
 	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return  2*(tier+1) +    //12 base, down from 30
-				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unchanged
+				lvl*(tier-2);   //+3 per level, down from +6
 	}
 
 	@Override
 	public int defenceFactor(Hero hero) {
-		return 10+2*level();    //10 extra defence, plus 3 per level;
+		return 10+3*level();    //10 extra defence, plus 3 per level;
 	}
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java
index cc9a8aa46..b3779d869 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Quarterstaff.java
@@ -39,6 +39,6 @@ public class Quarterstaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	@Override
 	public int defenceFactor(Hero hero) {
-		return 2+level();       //2 extra defence, plus 1 per level;
+		return 2;	//2 extra defence
 	}
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/RoundShield.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/RoundShield.java
index 03c86e07d..b709cb89a 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/RoundShield.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/RoundShield.java
@@ -34,11 +34,11 @@ public class RoundShield extends MeleeWeapon {
 	@Override
 	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return  3*(tier+1) +    //12 base, down from 20
-				lvl*(tier+1);   //scaling unchanged
+				lvl*(tier-1);   //+2 per level, down from +4
 	}
 
 	@Override
 	public int defenceFactor(Hero hero) {
-		return 6+2*level();     //6 extra defence, plus 2 per level;
+		return 5+2*level();     //5 extra defence, plus 2 per level;
 	}
 }
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diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sai.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sai.java
index a2d40f682..2db7897f9 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sai.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/Sai.java
@@ -40,6 +40,6 @@ public class Sai extends MeleeWeapon {
 
 	@Override
 	public int defenceFactor(Hero hero) {
-		return 3+level();       //3 extra defence, plus 1 per level;
+		return 3;	//3 extra defence
 	}
 }
diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
index 067be6f5e..222a869fe 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -793,7 +793,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.greataxe.stats_desc=This weapon is incredibly heavy.
 items.weapon.melee.greataxe.desc=Meant to be wielded over the shoulder, this titanic axe is a powerful as it is heavy.
 
 items.weapon.melee.greatshield.name=greatshield
-items.weapon.melee.greatshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks a tremendous amount of damage.
+items.weapon.melee.greatshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks a tremendous amount of damage, which scales with upgrades.
 items.weapon.melee.greatshield.desc=More like a mobile wall than a shield, this gigantic mass of metal aids defense, but doesn't leave much room for attacking.
 
 items.weapon.melee.greatsword.name=greatsword
@@ -841,7 +841,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.stats_desc=This weapon blocks some damage.
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.desc=A staff of hardwood, its ends are shod with iron.
 
 items.weapon.melee.roundshield.name=round shield
-items.weapon.melee.roundshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks a significant amount of damage.
+items.weapon.melee.roundshield.stats_desc=This weapon blocks a significant amount of damage, which scales with upgrades.
 items.weapon.melee.roundshield.desc=This large shield effectively blocks attacks and makes a decent weapon in a pinch.
 
 items.weapon.melee.runicblade.name=runic blade