diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
index 87197426495..4526af7f98d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
@@ -341,6 +341,7 @@
 	if(G)
 		explosive = G
 		name = "explosive lance"
+		embed_chance = 0
 		desc = "A makeshift spear with [G] attached to it. Alt+click on the spear to set your war cry!"
 		update_icon()