diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index 9ec72bdb4..8a51214f1 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -875,7 +875,7 @@ items.rings.ringofaccuracy.desc=This ring increases your focus, making it easier
 items.rings.ringofarcana.name=ring of arcana
 items.rings.ringofarcana.stats=When worn, this ring will increase the power of enchantments and glyphs by _%s%%._
 items.rings.ringofarcana.typical_stats=When worn, this ring will typically increase the power of enchantments and glyphs by _%s%%._
-items.rings.ringofarcana.desc=This ring enhances magical enchantments on weapons and glyphs on armor, first increasing their activation chance and then the strength of their effects. A cursed ring will instead weaken enchantments and glyphs.
+items.rings.ringofarcana.desc=This ring enhances magical enchantments on weapons and glyphs on armor, including curses! It first increases activation chance, and then increases the strength of the effect once activation chance is 100%. A cursed ring will instead weaken enchantments, glyphs, and curses.
 
 items.rings.ringofelements.name=ring of elements
 items.rings.ringofelements.stats=When worn, this ring will provide _%s%%_ elemental resistance.