diff --git a/src/engine/objects/Item.java b/src/engine/objects/Item.java
index 00c17479..0e819a65 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/Item.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/Item.java
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@ public class Item extends AbstractWorldObject {
 
     public Item(int templateID) {
         super();
+        this.templsteID = templateID;
         this.template = ItemTemplate.itemTemplates.get(templateID);
         this.chargesRemaining = this.template.item_initial_charges;
         this.durabilityCurrent = this.template.combat_health_full;