diff --git a/code/__defines/misc.dm b/code/__defines/misc.dm
index 698ed5c1b2..2345d895fa 100644
--- a/code/__defines/misc.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/misc.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 #define AGE_MIN 17
 #define AGE_MAX 85
 
-#define MAX_GEAR_COST 15 // Used in chargen for accessory loadout limit.
+#define MAX_GEAR_COST 10 // Used in chargen for accessory loadout limit.
 
 // Preference toggles.
 #define SOUND_ADMINHELP 0x1