diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index f724a6ba2..b21009bb6 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -1746,6 +1746,7 @@ if built with DEBUG enabled and running in wizard mode, starting play with
 add wizard mode #wizkill command to remove monster(s) from play
 some quest nemeses release a cloud of poisonous gas when they die
 taming magic acting on an already tame creature might make it become tamer
+eliminate scimitar skill and have scimitars use saber skill
 
 
 Platform- and/or Interface-Specific New Features
diff --git a/include/patchlevel.h b/include/patchlevel.h
index 99b05254e..37a4a8e01 100644
--- a/include/patchlevel.h
+++ b/include/patchlevel.h
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
  * Incrementing EDITLEVEL can be used to force invalidation of old bones
  * and save files.
  */
-#define EDITLEVEL 61
+#define EDITLEVEL 62
 
 /*
  * Development status possibilities.