diff --git a/discord/emoji.py b/discord/emoji.py
index 5f46b53ec..35ceef532 100644
--- a/discord/emoji.py
+++ b/discord/emoji.py
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ class Emoji(_EmojiTag, AssetMixin):
         -----------
         name: :class:`str`
             The new emoji name.
-        roles: Optional[List[:class:`~discord.abc.Snowflake`]]
+        roles: List[:class:`~discord.abc.Snowflake`]
             A list of roles that can use this emoji. An empty list can be passed to make it available to everyone.
         reason: Optional[:class:`str`]
             The reason for editing this emoji. Shows up on the audit log.