diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index d9ed934b1c1..f28879af0a4 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 	damage = 60
 	damage_type = BURN
 	range = 9
-	weaken = 2 SECONDS //This is going to knock you off your feet
+	knockdown = 4 SECONDS //This is going to knock you off your feet
 	eyeblur = 10 SECONDS
 	speed = 2
 	alwayslog = TRUE
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@
 			add_attack_logs(src, M, "Hit heavily by [src]")
 			if(floored)
 				to_chat(M, "<span class='userdanger'>You see a flash of briliant blue light as [src] explodes, knocking you to the ground and burning you!</span>")
-				M.Weaken(2 SECONDS)
+				M.KnockDown(4 SECONDS)
 			else
 				to_chat(M, "<span class='userdanger'>You see a flash of briliant blue light as [src] explodes, burning you!</span>")
 		else