diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
index 3b0aec26e..7c16ece98 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
@@ -163,8 +163,8 @@ public class MagesStaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 		if (attacker instanceof Hero && ((Hero) attacker).hasTalent(Talent.MYSTICAL_CHARGE)){
 			Hero hero = (Hero) attacker;
 			for (Buff b : hero.buffs()){
-				if (b instanceof Artifact.ArtifactBuff) {
-					if (!((Artifact.ArtifactBuff) b).isCursed()) ((Artifact.ArtifactBuff) b).charge(hero, 4);
+				if (b instanceof Artifact.ArtifactBuff && !((Artifact.ArtifactBuff) b).isCursed() ) {
+					((Artifact.ArtifactBuff) b).charge(hero, hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.MYSTICAL_CHARGE)/2f);
 				}
 			}
 		}