diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfForce.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfForce.java
index 66a986c57..3d70e69e1 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfForce.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/rings/RingOfForce.java
@@ -171,7 +171,8 @@ public class RingOfForce extends Ring {
 	public String info() {
 		String info = super.info();
 
-		if (Dungeon.hero.heroClass == HeroClass.DUELIST){
+		if (Dungeon.hero.heroClass == HeroClass.DUELIST
+			&& (isIdentified() || isEquipped(Dungeon.hero))){
 			info += "\n\n" + Messages.get(this, "ability_desc");
 		}