diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
index d241f8bc9..88f68572b 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java
@@ -228,8 +228,6 @@ public class Armor extends EquipableItem {
 
 	@Override
 	public boolean doEquip( Hero hero ) {
-		
-		detach(hero.belongings.backpack);
 
 		// 15/25% chance
 		if (hero.heroClass != HeroClass.CLERIC && hero.hasTalent(Talent.HOLY_INTUITION)
@@ -240,6 +238,8 @@ public class Armor extends EquipableItem {
 			return false;
 		}
 
+		detach(hero.belongings.backpack);
+
 		Armor oldArmor = hero.belongings.armor;
 		if (hero.belongings.armor == null || hero.belongings.armor.doUnequip( hero, true, false )) {