diff --git a/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py b/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py
index fbe63fafab00..3d1973beb375 100644
--- a/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py
+++ b/worlds/tunic/er_rules.py
@@ -337,7 +337,7 @@ def set_er_region_rules(world: "TunicWorld", regions: Dict[str, Region], portal_
 
     regions["Overworld"].connect(
         connecting_region=regions["Cube Cave Entrance Region"],
-        rule=lambda state: state.has(gun, player) or has_sword(state, player))
+        rule=lambda state: state.has(gun, player) or can_shop(state, world))
     regions["Cube Cave Entrance Region"].connect(
         connecting_region=regions["Overworld"])