diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index 4a512f70e..ff4881410 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -842,8 +842,8 @@ items.quest.metalshard.desc=A shard of rusted cursed metal, which broke off DM-3
 items.quest.pickaxe.name=pickaxe
 items.quest.pickaxe.ac_mine=MINE
 items.quest.pickaxe.no_vein=There is no dark gold vein near you to mine.
-items.quest.pickaxe.ability_name=smash
-items.quest.pickaxe.ability_desc=The duelist can _smash_ an enemy with a pickaxe. This is guaranteed to hit, applies vulnerable for 3 turns, and deals double damage to enemies with rigid skin.
+items.quest.pickaxe.ability_name=pierce
+items.quest.pickaxe.ability_desc=The duelist can _pierce_ an enemy with a pickaxe. This is guaranteed to hit, applies vulnerable for 3 turns, and deals double damage to enemies with rigid skin.
 items.quest.pickaxe.desc=This is a sturdy and heavy tool for breaking rocks. It can probably be used as a weapon in a pinch.
 
 items.quest.ratskull.name=giant rat skull