diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
index e9bfb12b84..84bd0d096a 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/crossbow.dm
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@
 
 	if(!..()) return //Only do this on a successful shot.
 	icon_state = "crossbow"
+	tension = 0
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/launcher/crossbow/attack_self(mob/living/user as mob)
 	if(tension)