diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/mind_flayer/powers/flayer_weapon_powers.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/mind_flayer/powers/flayer_weapon_powers.dm
index f7b32b24dba..30042c25a7b 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/mind_flayer/powers/flayer_weapon_powers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/mind_flayer/powers/flayer_weapon_powers.dm
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@
 
 /datum/spell/flayer/self/weapon/grapple_arm/on_apply()
 	..()
-	cooldown_handler.recharge_duration = initial(cooldown_handler.recharge_duration) - 10 SECONDS * level
+	cooldown_handler.recharge_duration = base_cooldown - 10 SECONDS * level //Level 1: 15 seconds, level 2: 5 seconds, level 3: No cooldown, just limited by travel time
 
 /*
  * A slightly slower (5 seconds) version of the basic access tuner