diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/Wand.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/Wand.java
index a31cdf7d8..2ed0bef54 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/Wand.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/wands/Wand.java
@@ -416,7 +416,9 @@ public abstract class Wand extends Item {
 		//inside staff
 		if (charger != null && charger.target == Dungeon.hero && !Dungeon.hero.belongings.contains(this)){
 			if (Dungeon.hero.hasTalent(Talent.EXCESS_CHARGE) && curCharges >= maxCharges){
-				Buff.affect(Dungeon.hero, Barrier.class).setShield(Math.round(buffedLvl()*0.67f*Dungeon.hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.EXCESS_CHARGE)));
+				int shieldToGive = Math.round(buffedLvl()*0.67f*Dungeon.hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.EXCESS_CHARGE));
+				Buff.affect(Dungeon.hero, Barrier.class).setShield(shieldToGive);
+				Dungeon.hero.sprite.showStatusWithIcon(CharSprite.POSITIVE, Integer.toString(shieldToGive), FloatingText.SHIELDING);
 			}
 		}