diff --git a/game.py b/game.py
index 14844ed..f1775ba 100644
--- a/game.py
+++ b/game.py
@@ -893,7 +893,9 @@ class Game:
     def select_item(self, items):
         # select the first match from items of inv
         # uses smallest stack of that match
+        # and optionally the most damaged item
         inv_items = list(self.g.inv.items())
+        inv_items.sort(key=lambda x: (x[1].nbt or {}).get('Damage', 0), reverse=True)
         inv_items.sort(key=lambda x: x[1].item_count or 0)
         for slot, item in inv_items:
             if item.item_id in items: