diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/throw/crossbow.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/throw/crossbow.dm
index afb1b99bb83..b9d55b82ea9 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/throw/crossbow.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/throw/crossbow.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/gun/throw/crossbow/emp_act(severity)
 	if(cell && severity)
-		emp_act(severity)
+		cell.emp_act(severity)
 
 /obj/item/gun/throw/crossbow/update_icon_state()
 	if(!tension)