diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
index f246a8563c..dd290af26e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/helmet.dm
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@
 	name = "tactical light helmet"
 	desc = "A tan helmet made from advanced ceramic with an integrated tactical flashlight."
 	icon_state = "flexitac"
-	armor = list(40, bullet = 40, laser = 60, energy = 35, bomb = 30, bio = 0, rad = 0)
+	armor = list(melee = 40, bullet = 40, laser = 60, energy = 35, bomb = 30, bio = 0, rad = 0)
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.6
 	brightness_on = 6
 	light_overlay = "helmet_light_dual_green"