diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
index c5e3d47c8..7a34f585a 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/items/items.properties
@@ -1591,6 +1591,7 @@ items.weapon.melee.handaxe.desc=A light axe, most commonly used for felling tree
 
 items.weapon.melee.katana.name=katana
 items.weapon.melee.katana.stats_desc=This weapon blocks 0-3 damage.
+items.weapon.melee.katana.ability_name=lunge
 items.weapon.melee.katana.ability_desc=The Duelist can _lunge_ with a katana at an enemy 1 tile away. This moves toward the enemy, deals +50% damage, and is guaranteed to hit.
 items.weapon.melee.katana.desc=A slender sword with a large metal guard above the handle.