diff --git a/zone/spell_effects.cpp b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
index f3701f316..01520dc3e 100644
--- a/zone/spell_effects.cpp
+++ b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
@@ -8248,7 +8248,7 @@ void Mob::SendCastRestrictionMessage(int requirement_id, bool target_requirement
 
 	*/
 
-	std::string msg = "";
+	const char *msg = "";
 
 	if (target_requirement) {
 		msg = "Your target does not meet the spell requirements. ";