diff --git a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
index f6d1893a93..5cc79c7de6 100644
--- a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
@@ -298,7 +298,6 @@
 	desc = "Used in the construction of computers and other devices with a interactive console."
 	icon_state = "screen"
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MATERIAL = 1)
-	rating = 5 // these are actually Really Important for some things??
 	matter = list(MAT_GLASS = 200)
 
 /obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor