diff --git a/code/datums/elements/tool_flash.dm b/code/datums/elements/tool_flash.dm
index fd7c298d6c5..f17d60970bf 100644
--- a/code/datums/elements/tool_flash.dm
+++ b/code/datums/elements/tool_flash.dm
@@ -34,4 +34,4 @@
 	SIGNAL_HANDLER
 
 	if(user && get_dist(get_turf(source), get_turf(user)) <= 1)
-		user.flash_act(min(flash_strength,1))
+		user.flash_act(max(flash_strength,1))