diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index 5992cdf16..0a2adecd2 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -576,7 +576,7 @@ actors.hero.spells.flash.desc=The Cleric channels their ascended form at a nearb
 
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.name=guiding light
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.short_desc=Deals ranged magic damage and guarantees a hit.
-actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.desc=The Cleric fires a bolt of magical energy which strikes a target, dealing 2-6 damage and illuminating them. The next physical attack made against an illuminated enemy is guaranteed to hit them.
+actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.desc=The Cleric fires a bolt of magical energy which strikes a target, dealing 2-6 damage and illuminating them. The next non-encumbered physical attack made against an illuminated enemy is guaranteed to hit them.
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight.desc_priest=_This spell is more powerful when cast by the Priest._ The first cast of the spell every 100 turns costs no tome charges, and illumination can be triggered by wands, other characters, and artifacts that directly affect enemies. When triggered in this way, illuminated deals bonus magic damage equal to the Priest's level.
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$guidinglightpriestcooldown.name=Guiding Light
 actors.hero.spells.guidinglight$guidinglightpriestcooldown.desc=The Priest will be able to cast Guiding Light for free again after 100 turns elapse.\n\nTurns remaining: %s.
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
index de9f43530..c020a099a 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
@@ -665,9 +665,21 @@ public abstract class Mob extends Char {
 	
 	@Override
 	public int defenseSkill( Char enemy ) {
+		if (buff(GuidingLight.Illuminated.class) != null){
+			//if the attacker is the hero, they must be using a weapon they have the str for
+			if (enemy instanceof Hero){
+				Hero h = (Hero) enemy;
+				if (!(h.belongings.attackingWeapon() instanceof Weapon)
+						|| ((Weapon) h.belongings.attackingWeapon()).STRReq() <= h.STR()){
+					return 0;
+				}
+			} else {
+				return 0;
+			}
+		}
+
 		if ( !surprisedBy(enemy)
 				&& paralysed == 0
-				&& buff(GuidingLight.Illuminated.class) == null
 				&& !(alignment == Alignment.ALLY && enemy == Dungeon.hero)) {
 			return this.defenseSkill;
 		} else {