diff --git a/src/engine/objects/ItemTemplate.java b/src/engine/objects/ItemTemplate.java
index f19ef567..57676d62 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/ItemTemplate.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/ItemTemplate.java
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ public class ItemTemplate {
     public EnumSet<Enum.CharacterSkills> item_skill_mastery_used = EnumSet.noneOf(Enum.CharacterSkills.class);
     // Armor specific fields
     public float item_bulk_factor;
-    public float item_defense_rating;
+    public int item_defense_rating;
     // Weapon specific fields
     public float item_weapon_wepspeed;
     public float item_weapon_max_range;
@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ public class ItemTemplate {
 
             if (item_type.equals(Enum.ItemType.ARMOR)) {
                 item_bulk_factor = ((Double) jsonObject.get("item_bulk_factor")).floatValue();
-                item_defense_rating = ((Double) jsonObject.get("item_defense_rating")).floatValue();
+                item_defense_rating = ((Long) jsonObject.get("item_defense_rating")).intValue();
             }
 
             if (item_type.equals(Enum.ItemType.WEAPON)) {