diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
index d7a5ae1de70..f07bc8b87d2 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/special.dm
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/staff/focus
 	origin_tech = "combat=6;materials=5;powerstorage=4"
 	projectile_type = "/obj/item/projectile/beam/sniper"
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
-	charge_cost = 250
+	charge_cost = 2500
 	fire_delay = 35
 	w_class = 4.0
 	var/zoom = 0