diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
index 27cae71883b..ce066c0501e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/melee/energy.dm
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@
 	name = "energy blade"
 	desc = "A concentrated beam of energy in the shape of a blade. Very stylish... and lethal."
 	icon_state = "blade"
-	force = 70.0//Normal attacks deal very high damage.
+	force = 30	//Normal attacks deal esword damage
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/blade1.ogg'
 	throwforce = 1//Throwing or dropping the item deletes it.
 	throw_speed = 3