diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index dde2075f234..00dd2d813ad 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -1459,7 +1459,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 
 /datum/uplink_item/device_tools/shield
 	name = "Energy Shield"
-	desc = "A handheld personal shield projector, capable of reflecting energy projectiles but not other attacks."
+	desc = "An incredibly useful personal shield projector, capable of reflecting energy projectiles, but it cannot block other attacks. Pair with an Energy Sword for a killer combination."
 	item = /obj/item/shield/energy
 	reference = "ESD"
 	cost = 16
@@ -1758,4 +1758,4 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	reference = "RTCB"
 	item = /obj/item/stack/telecrystal/fifty
 	cost = 50
-	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
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+	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)