diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index 5ef06276b..747431cf5 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -1841,8 +1841,8 @@ items.weapon.melee.shortsword.desc=A quite short sword, only a few inches longer
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.name=quarterstaff
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-2 damage.
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.ability_name=defensive stance
-items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.typical_ability_desc=The Duelist can assume a _defensive stance_ with a quarterstaff. This stance takes no times to activate and triples her evasion typically for _%d turns._
-items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.ability_desc=The Duelist can assume a _defensive stance_ with a quarterstaff. This stance takes no times to activate and triples her evasion for _%d turns._
+items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.typical_ability_desc=The Duelist can assume a _defensive stance_ with a quarterstaff. This stance takes no time to activate and triples her evasion typically for _%d turns._
+items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.ability_desc=The Duelist can assume a _defensive stance_ with a quarterstaff. This stance takes no time to activate and triples her evasion for _%d turns._
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.upgrade_ability_stat_name=Ability Duration
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff.desc=A staff of hardwood, its ends are shod with iron.
 items.weapon.melee.quarterstaff$defensivestance.name=defensive stance