diff --git a/zone/special_attacks.cpp b/zone/special_attacks.cpp
index d29206db0..6f99acc9e 100644
--- a/zone/special_attacks.cpp
+++ b/zone/special_attacks.cpp
@@ -403,10 +403,16 @@ void Client::OPCombatAbility(const CombatAbility_Struct *ca_atk)
 				}
 				wuchance /= 4;
 			}
-			// They didn't add a string ID for this.
-			std::string msg = StringFormat("The spirit of Master Wu fills you!  You gain %d additional attack(s).", extra);
-			// live uses 400 here -- not sure if it's the best for all clients though
-			SendColoredText(400, msg);
+			if (extra) {
+				SendColoredText(
+					400,
+					fmt::format(
+						"The spirit of Master Wu fills you! You gain {} additional attack{}.",
+						extra,
+						extra != 1 ? "s" : ""
+					)
+				);
+			}
 			auto classic = RuleB(Combat, ClassicMasterWu);
 			while (extra) {
 				MonkSpecialAttack(GetTarget(), (classic ? MonkSPA[zone->random.Int(0, 4)] : ca_atk->m_skill));