diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/melee/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/melee/misc.dm
index 1f0c1c49..aa1f49a0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/melee/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/melee/misc.dm
@@ -273,7 +273,7 @@
 		icon_state = "telebaton_1"
 		item_state = "nullrod"
 		w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY //doesnt fit in backpack when its on for balance
-		force = 10 //stunbaton damage
+		force = 50 //stunbaton damage
 		attack_verb = list("smacked", "struck", "cracked", "beaten")
 	else
 		to_chat(user, "<span class ='notice'>You collapse the baton.</span>")