diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/aliens.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/aliens.dm
index 3c1a16787c0..106c451ca09 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/aliens.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/aliens.dm
@@ -79,7 +79,8 @@
 
 
 /obj/structure/alien/resin/bullet_act(obj/item/projectile/Proj)
-	health -= Proj.damage
+	if(Proj.damage_type == BRUTE || Proj.damage_type == BURN)
+		health -= Proj.damage
 	..()
 	healthcheck()