diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index ac77bb169..891295794 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -396,6 +396,7 @@ actors.hero.abilities.warrior.endure.short_desc=The Warrior _Endures_, skipping
 actors.hero.abilities.warrior.endure.desc=The Warrior endures for 3 turns, taking half damage from all sources. This reduction is applied before damage resisting effects like armor.\n\nAfter enduring, the warrior's next hit within 10 turns gains bonus damage. This bonus damage is equal to half of all the damage inflicted on him while enduring, before any damage reduction effects!\n\nIf the Warrior has any combo, using this ability increases its remaining time by 3 turns.
 
 actors.hero.abilities.mage.elementalblast.name=elemental blast
+actors.hero.abilities.mage.elementalblast.no_staff=You can't use this ability without your staff.
 actors.hero.abilities.mage.elementalblast.short_desc=The Mage emits an _Elemental Blast_ from his staff, covering a large area around him in an effect that varies based on the wand in his staff.
 actors.hero.abilities.mage.elementalblast.desc=The Mage emits a blast of magic, which covers a circular region up to 4 tiles away and deals up to 15-25 damage. The specific effect of elemental blast will vary by the wand imbued in the Mage's staff.
 actors.hero.abilities.mage.elementalblast.generic_desc=The effect of elemental blast will be similar to the effect of the wand when zapped at an enemy or ally.
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/ElementalBlast.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/ElementalBlast.java
index 210253214..ea9ad55a1 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/ElementalBlast.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/ElementalBlast.java
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.messages.Messages;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.scenes.GameScene;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.sprites.CharSprite;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.ui.HeroIcon;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.utils.GLog;
 import com.watabou.noosa.Game;
 import com.watabou.noosa.audio.Sample;
 import com.watabou.utils.Callback;
@@ -142,6 +143,7 @@ public class ElementalBlast extends ArmorAbility {
 		}
 
 		if (wandCls == null){
+			GLog.w(Messages.get(this, "no_staff"));
 			return;
 		}