diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index e9327f34a..983feb4f8 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -851,7 +851,7 @@ 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=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.pickaxe.desc=This is a sturdy and heavy tool for breaking rocks. You don't need to equip the pickaxe to mine with it, but it can probably be equipped as a weapon in a pinch.
 
 items.quest.ratskull.name=giant rat skull
 items.quest.ratskull.desc=A surprisingly large rat skull. It would make a great hunting trophy, if you had a wall to mount it on.