diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index 4ba72a1935..83d36879fe 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	name = "\improper X-ray beam"
 	icon_state = "xray"
 	damage = 15
-	irradiate = 300
+	irradiate = 25
 	range = 15
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE | PASSCLOSEDTURF