diff --git a/data/sql/updates/pending_db_world/rev_1696922353340609300.sql b/data/sql/updates/pending_db_world/rev_1696922353340609300.sql
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..b545cf50b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/data/sql/updates/pending_db_world/rev_1696922353340609300.sql
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+-- Hex Lord Malacrass
+UPDATE `creature_template_addon` SET `bytes2` = 1 WHERE `entry` = 24239;
diff --git a/src/server/scripts/EasternKingdoms/ZulAman/boss_hexlord.cpp b/src/server/scripts/EasternKingdoms/ZulAman/boss_hexlord.cpp
index 12ebadca6..af90c050c 100644
--- a/src/server/scripts/EasternKingdoms/ZulAman/boss_hexlord.cpp
+++ b/src/server/scripts/EasternKingdoms/ZulAman/boss_hexlord.cpp
@@ -289,9 +289,6 @@ public:
             ResetTimer = 5000;
 
             SpawnAdds();
-
-            me->SetUInt32Value(UNIT_VIRTUAL_ITEM_SLOT_ID, 46916);
-            me->SetByteValue(UNIT_FIELD_BYTES_2, 0, SHEATH_STATE_MELEE);
         }
 
         void JustEngagedWith(Unit* /*who*/) override