diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/spellpriority.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/spellpriority.cpp
index 79606fda6..6cda51ac8 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/spellpriority.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/spellpriority.cpp
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ namespace MWMechanics
 
             float rating = rateEffects(enchantment->mEffects, actor, enemy);
 
-            rating *= 2; // prefer rechargable magic items over spells
+            rating *= 1.25f; // prefer rechargable magic items over spells
             return rating;
         }