diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/summon_spiders.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/summon_spiders.dm
index abbd67db1b4..b9e0b3e4852 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/summon_spiders.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/changeling/powers/summon_spiders.dm
@@ -5,18 +5,17 @@
 
 /datum/action/changeling/spiders
 	name = "Spread Infestation"
-	desc = "Our form divides, creating an aggressive arachnid which will regard us as a friend. Costs 45 chemicals."
-	helptext = "The spiders are thoughtless creatures, but will not attack their creators. Requires at least 7 stored DNA. Their orders can be changed via remote hivemind (Alt+Shift click)."
+	desc = "Our form divides, creating an aggressive arachnid which will regard us as a friend. Costs 30 chemicals."
+	helptext = "The spiders are thoughtless creatures, but will not attack their creators. Their orders can be changed via remote hivemind (Alt+Shift click)."
 	button_icon_state = "spread_infestation"
-	chemical_cost = 45
+	chemical_cost = 30
 	dna_cost = 4
-	req_dna = 7
 	/// This var keeps track of the changeling's spider count
 	var/spider_counter = 0
 	/// Checks if changeling is already spawning a spider
 	var/is_operating = FALSE
 	power_type = CHANGELING_PURCHASABLE_POWER
-	category = /datum/changeling_power_category/utility
+	category = /datum/changeling_power_category/offence
 
 /// Makes a spider. Good for setting traps and combat.
 /datum/action/changeling/spiders/sting_action(mob/user)