diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index 1a126fee4..148436a20 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -703,7 +703,7 @@ actors.hero.talent.shield_battery.title=shield battery
 actors.hero.talent.shield_battery.desc=_+1:_ The Mage can self-target with a wand to convert all of its charges into shielding at a rate of _4% max HP per charge_.\n\n_+2:_ The Mage can self-target with a wand to convert all of its charges into shielding at a rate of _6% max HP per charge_.
 
 actors.hero.talent.desperate_power.title=desperate power
-actors.hero.talent.desperate_power.desc=_+1:_ The Mage's wands and staff gain _+1 level_ when they are down to their last charge.\n\n_+2:_ The Mage's wands and staff gain _+2 levels_ when they are down to their last charge.\n\n_+3:_ The Mage's wands and staff gain _+3 levels_ when they are down to their last charge.
+actors.hero.talent.desperate_power.desc=_+1:_ The Mage's wands and staff gain _+1 level_ on their final zap when they are down to their last charge.\n\n_+2:_ The Mage's wands and staff gain _+2 levels_ on their final zap when they are down to their last charge.\n\n_+3:_ The Mage's wands and staff gain _+3 levels_ on their final zap when they are down to their last charge.
 actors.hero.talent.ally_warp.title=ally warp
 actors.hero.talent.ally_warp.desc=_+1:_ The Mage can select an ally to instantly swap places with them, with a _2 tile range_.\n\n_+2:_ The Mage can select an ally to instantly swap places with them, with a _4 tile range_.\n\n_+3:_ The Mage can select an ally to instantly swap places with them, with a _6 tile range_.\n\nThe Mage cannot swap places with immobile allies.
 
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 1bd472ba8..8a0234e25 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
@@ -156,11 +156,11 @@ public class MagesStaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 	}
 
 	@Override
-	public int buffedLvl() {
+	public int buffedVisiblyUpgraded() {
 		if (wand != null){
-			return Math.max(super.buffedLvl(), wand.buffedLvl());
+			return Math.max(super.buffedVisiblyUpgraded(), wand.buffedVisiblyUpgraded());
 		} else {
-			return super.buffedLvl();
+			return super.buffedVisiblyUpgraded();
 		}
 	}