diff --git a/worlds/dark_souls_3/__init__.py b/worlds/dark_souls_3/__init__.py
index 57f6c3eccf..691b4647d6 100644
--- a/worlds/dark_souls_3/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/dark_souls_3/__init__.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ from .data.locations_data import dictionary_table, cemetery_of_ash_table, fire_l
     irithyll_dungeon_table, profaned_capital_table, anor_londo_table, lothric_castle_table, grand_archives_table, \
     untended_graves_table, archdragon_peak_table, firelink_shrine_bell_tower_table
 from ..AutoWorld import World, WebWorld
-from BaseClasses import MultiWorld, Location, Region, Item, RegionType, Entrance, Tutorial
+from BaseClasses import MultiWorld, Location, Region, Item, RegionType, Entrance, Tutorial, ItemClassification
 from ..generic.Rules import set_rule
 
 
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ class DarkSouls3World(World):
 
     def create_item(self, name: str) -> Item:
         data = self.item_name_to_id[name]
-        return DarkSouls3Item(name, name in key_items_list, data, self.player)
+        return DarkSouls3Item(name, ItemClassification.progression if name in key_items_list else ItemClassification.useful, data, self.player)
 
     def create_regions(self):
         menu_region = Region("Menu", RegionType.Generic, "Menu", self.player)