diff --git a/wadsrc/static/zscript/actors/inventory/armor.zs b/wadsrc/static/zscript/actors/inventory/armor.zs
index 8509c5bf23..29c82a1fc8 100644
--- a/wadsrc/static/zscript/actors/inventory/armor.zs
+++ b/wadsrc/static/zscript/actors/inventory/armor.zs
@@ -468,11 +468,12 @@ class HexenArmor : Armor
 
 	override Inventory CreateCopy (Actor other)
 	{
-		// Like BasicArmor, HexenArmor is used in the inventory but not the map.
-		// health is the slot this armor occupies.
+		// Unlike BasicArmor, Hexen's armor pieces directly inherit from this class.
+		// Health is the slot this armor occupies.
 		// Amount is the quantity to give (0 = normal max).
-		let copy = HexenArmor(Spawn(GetHexenArmorClass()));
-		copy.AddArmorToSlot (health, Amount);
+		let copy = HexenArmor(Spawn(GetClass()));
+		copy.Health = Health;
+		copy.Amount = Amount;
 		GoAwayAndDie ();
 		return copy;
 	}