diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/AlchemistsToolkit.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/AlchemistsToolkit.java
index 90927399f..5665b8587 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/AlchemistsToolkit.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/AlchemistsToolkit.java
@@ -155,13 +155,11 @@ public class AlchemistsToolkit extends Artifact {
 	
 	@Override
 	public void charge(Hero target, float amount) {
-		if (charge < chargeCap){
-			partialCharge += 0.5f*amount;
-			if (partialCharge >= 1){
-				partialCharge--;
-				charge++;
-				updateQuickslot();
-			}
+		partialCharge += 0.25f*amount;
+		if (partialCharge >= 1){
+			partialCharge--;
+			charge++;
+			updateQuickslot();
 		}
 	}