diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index 3c9ed15c6..78c078837 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -2148,7 +2148,8 @@ items.weapon.missiles.darts.tippeddart.discover_hint=You can buy this item in a
 
 
 items.weapon.missiles.bolas.name=bolas
-items.weapon.missiles.bolas.desc=These unusual ranged weapons aren't very damaging, but they do an excellent job of slowing their targets.
+items.weapon.missiles.bolas.stats_desc=This weapon inflicts cripple on its target.
+items.weapon.missiles.bolas.desc=These unusual ranged weapons aren't very damaging, but do an excellent job of slowing their target.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.boomerang.name=boomerang
 items.weapon.missiles.boomerang.desc=Thrown to the enemy this flat curved wooden missile will return to the hands of its thrower.
@@ -2168,7 +2169,8 @@ items.weapon.missiles.javelin.name=javelin
 items.weapon.missiles.javelin.desc=These larger throwing spears are weighted to keep the spike at their tip foremost as they sail through the air.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.kunai.name=kunai
-items.weapon.missiles.kunai.desc=These small knives are very powerful in the hands of a skilled user. They are most effective against unaware enemies.
+items.weapon.missiles.kunai.stats_desc=This weapon is stronger against unaware enemies.
+items.weapon.missiles.kunai.desc=These small knives are very powerful in the hands of a skilled user.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.missileweapon.stats_known=This set of _tier-%1$d_ thrown weapons deals _%2$d-%3$d damage_ and requires _%4$d strength_ to use.
 items.weapon.missiles.missileweapon.stats_unknown=Typically this set of _tier-%1$d_ thrown weapons deals _%2$d-%3$d damage_ and requires _%4$d strength_ to use.
@@ -2203,7 +2205,7 @@ items.weapon.missiles.throwingknife.desc=These lightweight knives are balanced t
 items.weapon.missiles.throwingknife.discover_hint=One of the heroes starts with this item.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.throwingspear.name=throwing spear
-items.weapon.missiles.throwingspear.desc=These lightweight spears have thin frames which are clearly designed to be thrown, and not thrusted.
+items.weapon.missiles.throwingspear.desc=These lightweight spears have thin frames which are designed to be thrown, and not thrusted.
 
 items.weapon.missiles.throwingspike.name=throwing spike
 items.weapon.missiles.throwingspike.desc=These durable pointed shafts of metal are meant to be thrown into distant enemies.
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Bolas.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Bolas.java
index d6c8b48b0..0db7c434a 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Bolas.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Bolas.java
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ public class Bolas extends MissileWeapon {
 	@Override
 	public int max(int lvl) {
 		return  3 * tier +                      //9 base, down from 15
-				(tier == 1 ? 2*lvl : tier*lvl); //scaling unchanged
+				(tier-1)*lvl;                   //2 scaling, down from 3
 	}
 	
 	@Override
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Kunai.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Kunai.java
index 7eea0243d..e5b576d49 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Kunai.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/weapon/missiles/Kunai.java
@@ -37,6 +37,12 @@ public class Kunai extends MissileWeapon {
 		tier = 3;
 		baseUses = 5;
 	}
+
+	@Override
+	public int max(int lvl) {
+		return  4 * tier +                      //12 base, down from 15
+				(tier-1)*lvl;                   //scaling unchanged
+	}
 	
 	@Override
 	public int damageRoll(Char owner) {