diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm
index 8dabcd428f..7c51c8004f 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/ash_lore.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/ashen_grasp)
 	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade,/obj/item/match)
 	result_atoms = list(/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/ash)
-	cost = 1
+	cost = 0
 	route = PATH_ASH
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/ashen_shift
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 			if(!istype(X,/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/touch/mansus_grasp))
 				continue
 			var/obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/targeted/touch/mansus_grasp/MG = X
-			MG.charge_counter = min(round(MG.charge_counter + MG.charge_max * 0.5),MG.charge_max) // refunds 50% of charge.
+			MG.charge_counter = min(round(MG.charge_counter + MG.charge_max * 0.75),MG.charge_max) // refunds 75% of charge.
 	var/atom/throw_target = get_edge_target_turf(C, user.dir)
 	if(!C.anchored)
 		. = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
index 36996a498d..81a4b4dee3 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	next_knowledge = list(/datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_fist)
 	required_atoms = list(/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade,/obj/item/trash)
 	result_atoms = list(/obj/item/melee/sickly_blade/rust)
-	cost = 1
+	cost = 0
 	route = PATH_RUST
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/rust_fist
@@ -28,10 +28,11 @@
 			E.on_effect()
 			H.adjustOrganLoss(pick(ORGAN_SLOT_BRAIN,ORGAN_SLOT_EARS,ORGAN_SLOT_EYES,ORGAN_SLOT_LIVER,ORGAN_SLOT_LUNGS,ORGAN_SLOT_STOMACH,ORGAN_SLOT_HEART),25)
 	target.rust_heretic_act()
+	target.emp_act(EMP_HEAVY)
 	return TRUE
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/area_conversion
-	name = "Agressive Spread"
+	name = "Aggressive Spread"
 	desc = "Spreads rust to nearby turfs. Destroys already rusted walls."
 	gain_text = "All wise men know not to touch the bound king."
 	cost = 1
@@ -41,7 +42,7 @@
 
 /datum/eldritch_knowledge/spell/rust_wave
 	name = "Patron's Reach"
-	desc = "You can now send a bolt of rust that corrupts the immediate area, and lightly c the first target hit."
+	desc = "You can now send a bolt of rust that corrupts the immediate area, and poisons the first target hit."
 	gain_text = "Messengers of hope fear the rustbringer."
 	cost = 1
 	spell_to_add = /obj/effect/proc_holder/spell/aimed/rust_wave