diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index f3a1b4e6a..f7c2b0e4a 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+Adjust the spawn rate for literacy and use magic item scrolls.
+literacy chance 15 -> 8, use magic item chance 1 -> 8.
+Since barbarians no longer get UMI out-of-the-box, there
+needs to be a reasonable chance to get it.
+treasures.trs
+Daniel Hawkins 2021-02-25
+
 Adjust the value on spell rings to not be insanely expensive.
 spell/Wand/spell_ring.arc
 Daniel Hawkins 2021-02-25
diff --git a/treasures.trs b/treasures.trs
index 1b7f72382..79b4a6af8 100644
--- a/treasures.trs
+++ b/treasures.trs
@@ -131,8 +131,11 @@ treasureone random_knowledge
     chance 8
   more
 # levitation is not something to be learned
+# Everyone but barbarians start with literacy.
+# And the libraries have a skill scroll there every time.
+# So we can reduce this a little without too much issue.
   arch scroll_literacy
-    chance 15
+    chance 8
   more
 # not knowledge per se, but is a random skill
   arch lockpicks
@@ -189,9 +192,9 @@ treasureone random_knowledge
   arch scroll_two_handed_weapons
     chance 10
   more
-# use magic is a native ability, but give slight chance for unclassed players
+# Barbarians lack use magic item. So they should have a viable path to get this.
   arch scroll_use_magic_item
-    chance 1
+    chance 8
   more
   arch scroll_woodsman
     chance 10