diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/protector.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/protector.dm
index c5b0b905f1c..734ed6eae66 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/protector.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/guardian/types/protector.dm
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
 		melee_damage_lower = initial(melee_damage_lower)
 		melee_damage_upper = initial(melee_damage_upper)
 		obj_damage = initial(obj_damage)
+		move_resist = initial(move_resist)
 		speed = initial(speed)
 		damage_transfer = 0.4
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>You switch to combat mode.</span>")
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@
 		melee_damage_lower = 2
 		melee_damage_upper = 2
 		obj_damage = 6 //40/7.5 rounded up, we don't want a protector guardian 2 shotting blob tiles while taking 5% damage, thats just silly.
+		move_resist = MOVE_FORCE_STRONG
 		speed = 1
 		damage_transfer = 0.05 //damage? what's damage?
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>You switch to protection mode.</span>")