diff --git a/gods/items/burning_tail/burning_tail.arc b/gods/items/burning_tail/burning_tail.arc
index e830dbe35..674205b3a 100644
--- a/gods/items/burning_tail/burning_tail.arc
+++ b/gods/items/burning_tail/burning_tail.arc
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ magic 15
 resist_cold 25
 resist_fire 15
 attacktype 4101
+startequip 1
 editable 5120
 magicmap red
 end