diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm
index 435a85d3badd..96e9f4578444 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_antag.dm
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@
 	Your book allows you to gain abilities with research points. You cannot undo research, so choose your path wisely!<br>\
 	You gain research points by collecting influences or sacrificing targets by using a living heart and a transmutation rune.<br>\
 	You can find a basic guide at : https://wiki.yogstation.net/wiki/Heretic </span><br>\
-	If you need to quickly check your unlocked transmutation recipes, ALT + CLICK your Codex Cicatrix.")
+	If you need to quickly check your unlocked transmutation recipes, use your Codex Cicatrix in hand with Z.")
 
 /datum/antagonist/heretic/get_preview_icon()
 	var/icon/icon = render_preview_outfit(preview_outfit)
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
index 91ca21695328..fe61fff7a4af 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_book.dm
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
 	. += "Use it on the floor to create a transmutation rune, used to perform rituals."
 	. += "Hit an influence in the black part with it to gain a charge."
 	. += "Hit a transmutation rune to destroy it."
-	. += "Alt+click this book to check the list of currently available transmutations and their ingredients."
+	. += "Use this book in hand with Z to check the list of currently available transmutations and their ingredients."
 
 /obj/item/forbidden_book/afterattack(atom/target, mob/user, proximity_flag, click_parameters)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_transmutations.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_transmutations.dm
index e9b26b36d3f6..6b318a3b1a15 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_transmutations.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/eldritch_transmutations.dm
@@ -185,11 +185,8 @@
 			var/datum/antagonist/heretic/EC = carbon_user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/heretic)
 
 			EC.total_sacrifices++
-			for(var/X in carbon_user.get_all_gear())
-				if(!istype(X,/obj/item/forbidden_book))
-					continue
-				EC.charge += 2
-				break
+			EC.charge += 2
+			
 
 		if(QDELETED(LH.target))
 			var/datum/objective/A = new
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
index 44e52712efd6..19dbc5bbe462 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/eldritch_cult/knowledge/rust_lore.dm
@@ -46,9 +46,9 @@
 	if(!istype(user_loc_turf, /turf/open/floor/plating/rust) || !isliving(user))
 		return
 	var/mob/living/living_user = user
-	living_user.adjustBruteLoss(-2, FALSE)
-	living_user.adjustFireLoss(-2, FALSE)
-	living_user.adjustToxLoss(-2, FALSE, TRUE)
+	living_user.adjustBruteLoss(-2, FALSE, TRUE, BODYPART_ANY)
+	living_user.adjustFireLoss(-2, FALSE, TRUE, BODYPART_ANY)
+	living_user.adjustToxLoss(-2, FALSE, TRUE, BODYPART_ANY)
 	living_user.adjustOxyLoss(-0.5, FALSE)
 	living_user.adjustStaminaLoss(-2)