diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index c5778a0230..ed544def73 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -40,9 +40,10 @@
 /obj/item/projectile/energy/bolt
 	name = "bolt"
 	icon_state = "cbbolt"
-	damage = 15
+	damage = 10
 	damage_type = TOX
 	nodamage = 0
+	agony = 30
 	stutter = 10