diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index adbd8ef05..182e7a0ef 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -503,8 +503,8 @@ actors.hero.heroclass.huntress_desc=The Huntress starts with a _unique spirit bo
 actors.hero.heroclass.huntress_unlock=To unlock the Huntress _hit enemies with thrown weapons 10 times in one game._
 
 actors.hero.heroclass.duelist=Duelist
-actors.hero.heroclass.duelist_desc_short=TODO
-actors.hero.heroclass.duelist_desc=TODO
+actors.hero.heroclass.duelist_desc_short=The Duelist is a weapons master who can use her weapon to trigger a _special weapon ability._ This special ability is _different for every weapon._
+actors.hero.heroclass.duelist_desc=The Duelist starts with a _unique Rapier_ with a special ability.\n\nThe Duelist gets a _different special ability_ for every weapon in the game.\n\nThe duelist also starts with _three throwing knives_, cloth armor, a waterskin, and a velvet pouch.\n\nThe Duelist automatically identifies:\n_-_ Scrolls of Identify\n_-_ Potions of Strength\n_-_ Scrolls of Mirror Image
 actors.hero.heroclass.duelist_unlock=To unlock the Duelist _equip a tier 2 or higher weapon with no strength penalty._
 
 actors.hero.herosubclass.berserker=berserker
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java
index 47f840763..3b7f56b06 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/HeroClass.java
@@ -213,8 +213,11 @@ public enum HeroClass {
 
 		(hero.belongings.weapon = new Rapier()).identify();
 
-		//thrown weapons?
+		ThrowingKnife knives = new ThrowingKnife();
+		knives.quantity(3).collect();
+
 		Dungeon.quickslot.setSlot(0, hero.belongings.weapon);
+		Dungeon.quickslot.setSlot(1, knives);
 
 		new PotionOfStrength().identify();
 		new ScrollOfMirrorImage().identify();
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndHeroInfo.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndHeroInfo.java
index 569a6436b..a314ecb3c 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndHeroInfo.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/windows/WndHeroInfo.java
@@ -194,7 +194,8 @@ public class WndHeroInfo extends WndTabbed {
 					break;
 				case DUELIST:
 					icons = new Image[]{ new ItemSprite(ItemSpriteSheet.RAPIER),
-							new ItemSprite(ItemSpriteSheet.RAPIER),
+							new ItemSprite(ItemSpriteSheet.WAR_HAMMER),
+							new ItemSprite(ItemSpriteSheet.THROWING_KNIFE),
 							new ItemSprite(ItemSpriteSheet.SCROLL_ISAZ)};
 					break;
 			}