diff --git a/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
index bed2f3a0b..44773ff29 100644
--- a/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/resources/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -801,7 +801,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.glaive.desc=A massive polearm consisting of a sword blade on
 
 items.weapon.melee.greataxe.name=greataxe
 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.greataxe.desc=Meant to be wielded over the shoulder, this titanic axe is as 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, which scales with upgrades.