diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm
index aa92793611f..39099fb7d44 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm
@@ -41,7 +41,6 @@
 	force = 15
 	throwforce = 25
 	embed_chance = 75
-	var/cooldown = 0
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/cultblade/dagger/attack(atom/target, mob/living/carbon/human/user)
 	..()