diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
index 09b17748dfd..1384e193f8b 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/weapon_designs.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	name = "Energy Crossbow"
 	desc = "A reverse-engineered energy crossbow favored by syndicate infiltration teams and carp hunters."
 	id = "largecrossbow"
-	req_tech = list("combat" = 5, "engineering" = 3, "magnet" = 5, "syndicate" = 3)
+	req_tech = list("combat" = 5, "engineering" = 3, "magnets" = 5, "syndicate" = 3)
 	build_type = PROTOLATHE
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL = 5000, MAT_GLASS = 1500, MAT_URANIUM = 1500, MAT_SILVER = 1500)
 	build_path = /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/kinetic_accelerator/crossbow/large