diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfTransfusion.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfTransfusion.java
index 520ce399a..f39c78159 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfTransfusion.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/WandOfTransfusion.java
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ public class WandOfTransfusion extends Wand {
 		if (defender.buff(Charm.class) != null && defender.buff(Charm.class).object == attacker.id()){
 			//grants a free use of the staff and shields self
 			freeCharge = true;
-			Buff.affect(curUser, Barrier.class).setShield(2*(5 + buffedLvl()));
+			Buff.affect(attacker, Barrier.class).setShield(2*(5 + buffedLvl()));
 			GLog.p( Messages.get(this, "charged") );
 			attacker.sprite.emitter().burst(BloodParticle.BURST, 20);
 		}