diff --git a/apps/web/src/app/features/combat/combat-page/combat-page.component.ts b/apps/web/src/app/features/combat/combat-page/combat-page.component.ts
index 66e7907..a30fe7c 100644
--- a/apps/web/src/app/features/combat/combat-page/combat-page.component.ts
+++ b/apps/web/src/app/features/combat/combat-page/combat-page.component.ts
@@ -105,8 +105,9 @@ export class CombatPageComponent implements OnInit {
       }
 
       if (after.status === 'WON') {
-        // The server already granted silver and renown; pull the authoritative
-        // character so the HUD matches (spec §35).
+        // The server already granted silver and any item drops; pull the
+        // authoritative character so the HUD matches (spec §35). Renown is
+        // not granted here -- it comes from milestones only.
         void this.worldStore.refreshCharacter();
       }