diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/UnstableSpellbook.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/UnstableSpellbook.java
index fd16f7293..82da0d152 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/UnstableSpellbook.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/artifacts/UnstableSpellbook.java
@@ -171,6 +171,7 @@ public class UnstableSpellbook extends Artifact {
 							//do nothing
 						}
 					});
+					hero.busy();
 				} else {
 					scroll.doRead();
 					Talent.onArtifactUsed(Dungeon.hero);