diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/holy_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/holy_weapons.dm
index 879e82f9ee0..ed2f0fb33e8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/holy_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/holy_weapons.dm
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@
 	item_state = "claymore"
 	name = "holy claymore"
 	desc = "A weapon fit for a crusade!"
-	w_class = 5
+	w_class = 4
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK|SLOT_BELT
 	sharp = 1
 	edge = 1