diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/watertank.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/watertank.dm
index c02d3010ed9..7147a300f4b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/watertank.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/watertank.dm
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 	item_state = "waterbackpack"
 	w_class = 4.0
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
-	slowdown = 3
+	slowdown = 1
 	action_button_name = "Toggle Mister"
 
 	var/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/mister/noz