diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/EtherealChains.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/EtherealChains.java
index 07d616308..fb9ff745d 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/EtherealChains.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/EtherealChains.java
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ public class EtherealChains extends Artifact {
 			exp += Math.round(levelPortion*100);
 			partialCharge += levelPortion*10f;
 
-			if (exp > 100+level*50){
+			if (exp > 100+level*50 && level < levelCap){
 				exp -= 100+level*50;
 				GLog.p("Your chains grow stronger!");
 				upgrade();