diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
index 18b317cb4fb..ab563934ad6 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_helpers.dm
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ proc/hasorgans(A)
 
 	// you can only miss if your target is standing and not restrained
 	if(!target.buckled && !target.lying)
-		var/miss_chance = max(10 + miss_chance_mod, 0)
+		var/miss_chance = 10
 		switch(zone)
 			if("head")
 				miss_chance = 40
@@ -191,6 +191,7 @@ proc/hasorgans(A)
 				miss_chance = 50
 			if("r_foot")
 				miss_chance = 50
+		miss_chance = max(miss_chance + miss_chance_mod, 0)
 		if(prob(miss_chance))
 			if(prob(70))
 				return null