diff --git a/spell/BlessCurse/bless_effect.arc b/spell/BlessCurse/bless_effect.arc
index 2da1e06a7..d346e1282 100644
--- a/spell/BlessCurse/bless_effect.arc
+++ b/spell/BlessCurse/bless_effect.arc
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name blessing
 face bless_effect.111
 animation bless_effect
 speed 0.5
-food 6
+food 5
 is_used_up 1
 no_pick 1
 map_layer fly
diff --git a/spell/BlessCurse/curse_effect.arc b/spell/BlessCurse/curse_effect.arc
index 578ce2846..96a4384d6 100644
--- a/spell/BlessCurse/curse_effect.arc
+++ b/spell/BlessCurse/curse_effect.arc
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ name curse
 face curse_effect.111
 animation curse_effect
 speed 0.5
-food 6
+food 5
 is_used_up 1
 no_pick 1
 map_layer fly