diff --git a/rogue5/sticks.c b/rogue5/sticks.c
index e337cd8..bd2919d 100644
--- a/rogue5/sticks.c
+++ b/rogue5/sticks.c
@@ -310,6 +310,8 @@ fire_bolt(const coord *start, coord *dir, const char *name)
     bolt.o_type = WEAPON;
     bolt.o_which = FLAME;
     strncpy(bolt.o_hurldmg,"6x6",sizeof(bolt.o_hurldmg));
+    strncpy(bolt.o_damage,"0x0",sizeof(bolt.o_damage));
+    bolt.o_launch = -1;
     bolt.o_hplus = 100;
     bolt.o_dplus = 0;
     weap_info[FLAME].oi_name = name;