diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index 2c7214a5d..c24554f09 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -2160,7 +2160,8 @@ items.weapon.missiles.fishingspear.desc=Tiny throwing spears that work well as a
 
 items.weapon.missiles.forcecube.name=force cube
 items.weapon.missiles.forcecube.ondeath=You killed yourself with your own Force Cube...
-items.weapon.missiles.forcecube.desc=This oddly-shaped weapon is small enough to hold in your hand, but is incredibly heavy. When thrown, it will spread the force of its impact over a small area, damaging everything in the blast.
+items.weapon.missiles.forcecube.stats_desc=This weapon spreads the force of its impact over a small area, hitting everything nearby.
+items.weapon.missiles.forcecube.desc=These oddly-shaped magical cubes are small enough to hold in your hand, but are incredibly heavy.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.heavyboomerang.name=heavy boomerang
 items.weapon.missiles.heavyboomerang,stats_desc=This weapon circles back to the location it was thrown from after a few turns.
@@ -2198,7 +2199,7 @@ items.weapon.missiles.throwingclub.name=throwing club
 items.weapon.missiles.throwingclub.desc=A fairly simple but durable thrown weapon, essentially a large rock fastened to a stick.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.throwinghammer.name=throwing hammer
-items.weapon.missiles.throwinghammer.desc=These hefty hammers are designed to be thrown at an enemy. While they are a bit lacking in damage, their smooth all-metal construction means they are quite durable, and won't stick to enemies.
+items.weapon.missiles.throwinghammer.desc=These hefty hammers are designed to be thrown at an enemy. Their smooth all-metal construction means they are quite durable.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.throwingknife.name=throwing knife
 items.weapon.missiles.throwingknife.stats_desc=This weapon is stronger against unaware enemies.
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ForceCube.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ForceCube.java
index 634d7b9d7..a77637aa0 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ForceCube.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ForceCube.java
@@ -47,6 +47,12 @@ public class ForceCube extends MissileWeapon {
 		sticky = false;
 	}
 
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  4 * tier +                  //20 base, down from 25
+				(tier) * lvl;               //scaling unchanged
+	}
+
 	@Override
 	public void hitSound(float pitch) {
 		//no hitsound as it never hits enemies directly
@@ -59,6 +65,7 @@ public class ForceCube extends MissileWeapon {
 			return;
 		}
 
+		//TODO ID progress is pretty screwy here
 		rangedHit( null, cell );
 		Dungeon.level.pressCell(cell);
 		
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ThrowingHammer.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ThrowingHammer.java
index ff46e38f4..4cbc310fa 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ThrowingHammer.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/ThrowingHammer.java
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ public class ThrowingHammer extends MissileWeapon {
 		hitSoundPitch = 0.8f;
 		
 		tier = 5;
-		baseUses = 15;
+		baseUses = 12;
 		sticky = false;
 	}