diff --git a/changelog.txt b/changelog.txt
index e24e7f97..2b0f2f9f 100644
--- a/changelog.txt
+++ b/changelog.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ Version 2.0.1-43
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 - Added an initial method to divine where a blood rune is missing for the next tier of altar.
 - Fixed an NPE with the Gathering of the Forsaken Souls
+- Fixed Absorption Hearts remaining after the absorption buff ends for the Steadfast Sentient Sword
 
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 Version 2.0.1-42
diff --git a/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/item/soul/ItemSentientSword.java b/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/item/soul/ItemSentientSword.java
index 5c760a9a..b1dd87dd 100644
--- a/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/item/soul/ItemSentientSword.java
+++ b/src/main/java/WayofTime/bloodmagic/item/soul/ItemSentientSword.java
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ public class ItemSentientSword extends ItemSword implements IDemonWillWeapon, IM
             if (!target.isEntityAlive())
             {
                 float absorption = attacker.getAbsorptionAmount();
-                attacker.addPotionEffect(new PotionEffect(MobEffects.ABSORPTION, absorptionTime[willBracket]));
+                attacker.addPotionEffect(new PotionEffect(MobEffects.ABSORPTION, absorptionTime[willBracket], 127));
                 attacker.setAbsorptionAmount((float) Math.min(absorption + target.getMaxHealth() * 0.05f, maxAbsorptionHearts));
             }
             break;