diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index b7854d90e13..b34364c4c93 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -79,7 +79,7 @@
 	name = "laser tag beam"
 	icon_state = "omnilaser"
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/tap.ogg'
-	damage = 0
+	nodamage = 1
 	damage_type = STAMINA
 	flag = "laser"
 	var/suit_types = list(/obj/item/clothing/suit/redtag, /obj/item/clothing/suit/bluetag)