diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index e215874e8..9ac8ce482 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -1606,7 +1606,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.handaxe.ability_desc=The Duelist can perform a _heavy blow_ w
 items.weapon.melee.handaxe.desc=A light axe, most commonly used for felling trees. The wide blade works well against foes as well.
 
 items.weapon.melee.katana.name=katana
-items.weapon.melee.katana.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-4 damage.
+items.weapon.melee.katana.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-3 damage.
 items.weapon.melee.katana.ability_name=lunge
 items.weapon.melee.katana.ability_desc=The Duelist can _lunge_ with a katana at an enemy 1 tile away. This moves toward the enemy, deals +35% damage, and is guaranteed to hit.
 items.weapon.melee.katana.desc=A slender sword with a large metal guard above the handle.