diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index a694f7a9163..03ac61f8adb 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -172,6 +172,7 @@
 	name = "disabler beam"
 	icon_state = "omnilaser"
 	damage = 30
+	speed = 1.6
 	damage_type = STAMINA
 	armor_flag = ENERGY
 	hitsound = 'sound/items/weapons/sear_disabler.ogg'