diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/scrolls/Scroll.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/scrolls/Scroll.java
index 970f95720..1381e60af 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/scrolls/Scroll.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/scrolls/Scroll.java
@@ -195,9 +195,9 @@ public abstract class Scroll extends Item {
 	public abstract void doRead();
 
 	protected void readAnimation() {
+		Invisibility.dispel();
 		curUser.spend( TIME_TO_READ );
 		curUser.busy();
-		Invisibility.dispel();
 		((HeroSprite)curUser.sprite).read();
 	}