diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
index 1f926781f..d50f18cdd 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/melee/MagesStaff.java
@@ -65,6 +65,15 @@ public class MagesStaff extends MeleeWeapon {
 		this.wand = wand;
 	}
 
+	@Override
+	public Item upgrade(boolean enchant) {
+		MIN++;
+		MAX++;
+		//does not lose strength requirement
+
+		return super.upgrade( enchant );
+	}
+
 	@Override
 	public ArrayList<String> actions(Hero hero) {
 		ArrayList<String> actions = super.actions( hero );