diff --git a/res/core/common/items.xml b/res/core/common/items.xml
index 6afd220ff..444ea26a1 100644
--- a/res/core/common/items.xml
+++ b/res/core/common/items.xml
@@ -100,14 +100,14 @@
   </resource>
 
 <!-- XE items -->
-  <resource name="skillpotion">
+  <resource name="skillpotion" appearance="vial">
     <!-- gives user one free learning attempt -->
     <item weight="0">
       <function name="use" value="use_skillpotion"/>
     </item>
   </resource>
 
-  <resource name="manacrystal">
+  <resource name="manacrystal" appearance="amulet">
     <!-- gives user free aura -->
     <item weight="0">
       <function name="use" value="use_manacrystal"/>