diff --git a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
index ff60337dd..3798c61c2 100644
--- a/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
+++ b/core/src/main/assets/messages/actors/actors.properties
@@ -319,15 +319,15 @@ actors.hero.talent.test_subject.desc=_+1:_ Whenever he identifies a potion by us
 actors.hero.talent.iron_will.title=iron will
 actors.hero.talent.iron_will.desc=_+1:_ The max shield provided by the Warrior's seal is _increased by 1_.\n\n_+2:_ The max shield provided by the Warrior's seal is _increased by 2_.
 actors.hero.talent.energizing_meal.title=energizing meal
-actors.hero.talent.energizing_meal.desc=_+1:_ Eating at below 50% health grants the Mage _4 turns of wand recharging_.\n\n_+2:_ Eating at below 50% health grants the Mage _6 turns of wand recharging_.
+actors.hero.talent.energizing_meal.desc=_+1:_ Eating food grants the Mage _4 turns of wand recharging_.\n\n_+2:_ Eating food grants the Mage _6 turns of wand recharging_.
 actors.hero.talent.scholars_intuition.title=scholar's intuition
 actors.hero.talent.scholars_intuition.desc=_+1:_ The Mage identifies wands _2x faster_.\n\n_+2:_ The Mage identifies wands _when he uses them_.
 actors.hero.talent.tested_hypothesis.title=tested hypothesis
 actors.hero.talent.tested_hypothesis.desc=_+1:_ Whenever he identifies a scroll by using it, the Mage gains _8 shielding_.\n\n_+2:_ Whenever he identifies a scroll by using it, the Mage gains _12 shielding_.
 actors.hero.talent.energizing_upgrade.title=energizing upgrade
-actors.hero.talent.energizing_upgrade.desc=_+1:_ The Mage's staff gains _1 extra charge_ whenever the Mage upgrades it.\n\n_+2:_ The Mage's staff gains _2 extra charges_ whenever the Mage upgrades it.
+actors.hero.talent.energizing_upgrade.desc=_+1:_ The Mage's staff recharges for _1 extra charge_ whenever the Mage upgrades it.\n\n_+2:_ The Mage's staff recharges for _2 extra charges_ whenever the Mage upgrades it.
 actors.hero.talent.rationed_meal.title=rationed meal
-actors.hero.talent.rationed_meal.desc=_+1:_ Eating at below 50% health gives the Rogue _20% more satiety_.\n\n_+2:_ Eating at below 50% health gives the Rogue _30% more satiety_.
+actors.hero.talent.rationed_meal.desc=_+1:_ Eating food gives the Rogue _15% more satiety_.\n\n_+2:_ Eating at below 50% health gives the Rogue _25% more satiety_.
 actors.hero.talent.thiefs_intuition.title=thief's intuition
 actors.hero.talent.thiefs_intuition.desc=_+1:_ The Rogue identifies rings _2x faster_, and identifies the type of a ring _when he equips it_.\n\n_+2:_ The Rogue identifies rings _when he equips them_, and identifies the type of a ring _when he picks it up_.
 actors.hero.talent.sucker_punch.title=sucker punch
@@ -335,11 +335,11 @@ actors.hero.talent.sucker_punch.desc=_+1:_ The Rogue deals _1 bonus damage_ the
 actors.hero.talent.mending_shadows.title=mending shadows
 actors.hero.talent.mending_shadows.desc=_+1:_ The Rogue heals for 1 HP every _5 consecutive turns_ that he is hidden by his cloak.\n\n_+2:_ The Rogue heals for 1 HP every _3 consecutive turns_ that he is hidden by his cloak.
 actors.hero.talent.invigorating_meal.title=invigorating meal
-actors.hero.talent.invigorating_meal.desc=_+1:_ Eating at below 50% health takes 1 turn and grants the Huntress _2 turns of haste_.\n\n_+2:_ Eating at below 50% health takes 1 turn and grants the Huntress _3 turns of haste_.
+actors.hero.talent.invigorating_meal.desc=_+1:_ Eating food takes 1 turn and grants the Huntress _1 turn of haste_.\n\n_+2:_ Eating food takes 1 turn and grants the Huntress _2 turns of haste_.
 actors.hero.talent.survivalists_intuition.title=survivalist's intuition
 actors.hero.talent.survivalists_intuition.desc=_+1:_ The Huntress identifies all equipment _1.5x faster_.\n\n_+2:_ The Huntress identifies all equipment _2x faster_.
 actors.hero.talent.followup_strike.title=followup strike
-actors.hero.talent.followup_strike.desc=_+1:_ When the Huntress hits an enemy with her bow or a thrown weapon, her next melee attack against that enemy deals _1 bonus damage_.\n\n_+2:_ When the Huntress hits an enemy with her bow or a thrown weapon, her next melee attack against that enemy deals _1-2 bonus damage_
+actors.hero.talent.followup_strike.desc=_+1:_ When the Huntress hits an enemy with her bow or a thrown weapon, her next melee attack against that enemy deals _1-2 bonus damage_.\n\n_+2:_ When the Huntress hits an enemy with her bow or a thrown weapon, her next melee attack against that enemy deals _2-3 bonus damage_
 actors.hero.talent.natures_aid.title=nature's aid
 actors.hero.talent.natures_aid.desc=_+1:_ The Huntress gains 2 armor of barkskin for _4 turns_ when a plant is trampled in her vision.\n\n_+2:_ The Huntress gains 2 armor of barkskin for _6 turns_ when a plant is trampled in her vision.
 
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
index 5cd9f9d48..0d007cc35 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
 
 package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero;
 
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Assets;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Dungeon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.Char;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs.Buff;
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.Weapon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.melee.MeleeWeapon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.missiles.MissileWeapon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.messages.Messages;
+import com.watabou.noosa.audio.Sample;
 import com.watabou.utils.Bundle;
 import com.watabou.utils.Random;
 
@@ -111,27 +113,25 @@ public enum Talent {
 
 	public static void onFoodEaten( Hero hero, float foodVal ){
 		if (hero.hasTalent(HEARTY_MEAL) && hero.HP <= hero.HT/2){
-			//3/5 HP healed
+			//3/5 HP healed, when hero is below 50% health
 			hero.HP = Math.min( hero.HP + 1 + 2*hero.pointsInTalent(HEARTY_MEAL), hero.HT );
 			hero.sprite.emitter().burst( Speck.factory( Speck.HEALING ), hero.pointsInTalent(HEARTY_MEAL) );
 		}
-		if (hero.hasTalent(ENERGIZING_MEAL) && hero.HP <= hero.HT/2){
+		if (hero.hasTalent(ENERGIZING_MEAL)){
 			//4/6 turns of recharging
 			Buff.affect( hero, Recharging.class, 2*(1+hero.pointsInTalent(ENERGIZING_MEAL)) );
 			ScrollOfRecharging.charge( hero );
 		}
-		if (hero.hasTalent(RATIONED_MEAL) && hero.HP <= hero.HT/2){
-			//20%/30% bonus food value
-			float bonusSatiety = foodVal * 0.1f*(1+hero.pointsInTalent(RATIONED_MEAL));
+		if (hero.hasTalent(RATIONED_MEAL)){
+			//15%/25% bonus food value
+			float bonusSatiety = foodVal * (0.05f + (0.1f * hero.pointsInTalent(RATIONED_MEAL)));
 			Buff.affect(hero, Hunger.class).affectHunger(bonusSatiety, true);
-			//TODO vfx
 		}
-		if (hero.hasTalent(INVIGORATING_MEAL) && hero.HP <= hero.HT/2){
+		if (hero.hasTalent(INVIGORATING_MEAL)){
 			//eating food takes 1 turn, instead of 3
 			hero.spend(-2);
-			//effectively 2/3 turns of haste
-			Buff.affect( hero, Haste.class, 1.67f+hero.pointsInTalent(INVIGORATING_MEAL));
-			//TODO VFX
+			//effectively 1/2 turns of haste
+			Buff.affect( hero, Haste.class, 0.67f+hero.pointsInTalent(INVIGORATING_MEAL));
 		}
 	}
 
@@ -183,7 +183,13 @@ public enum Talent {
 			if (hero.belongings.weapon instanceof MissileWeapon) {
 				Buff.affect(enemy, FollowupStrikeTracker.class);
 			} else if (enemy.buff(FollowupStrikeTracker.class) != null){
-				dmg += Random.IntRange(1 , hero.pointsInTalent(Talent.FOLLOWUP_STRIKE));
+				dmg += Random.IntRange(1, 2);
+				if (hero.pointsInTalent(FOLLOWUP_STRIKE) == 2){
+					dmg += 1;
+				}
+				if (!(enemy instanceof Mob) || !((Mob) enemy).surprisedBy(hero)){
+					Sample.INSTANCE.play(Assets.Sounds.HIT_STRONG, 0.75f, 1.2f);
+				}
 				enemy.buff(FollowupStrikeTracker.class).detach();
 			}
 		}
diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/EquipableItem.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/EquipableItem.java
index 16e7b0a27..590c7fba5 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/EquipableItem.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/items/EquipableItem.java
@@ -60,9 +60,6 @@ public abstract class EquipableItem extends Item {
 			//This is a special case as the item is being removed from inventory, but is staying with the hero.
 			int slot = Dungeon.quickslot.getSlot( this );
 			doEquip(hero);
-			if (isEquipped(hero)){
-				Talent.onItemEquipped(hero, this);
-			}
 			if (slot != -1) {
 				Dungeon.quickslot.setSlot( slot, this );
 				updateQuickslot();
@@ -122,6 +119,8 @@ public abstract class EquipableItem extends Item {
 			if (collect) Dungeon.level.drop( this, hero.pos );
 		}
 
+		Talent.onItemEquipped(hero, this);
+
 		return true;
 	}