diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index a62155eb10d..dde2075f234 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -1459,7 +1459,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 
 /datum/uplink_item/device_tools/shield
 	name = "Energy Shield"
-	desc = "An incredibly useful personal shield projector, capable of reflecting energy projectiles and defending against other attacks."
+	desc = "A handheld personal shield projector, capable of reflecting energy projectiles but not other attacks."
 	item = /obj/item/shield/energy
 	reference = "ESD"
 	cost = 16
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm
index eebc8a0e512..4af74333095 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/shield/energy
 	name = "energy combat shield"
-	desc = "A shield capable of stopping most melee attacks. Protects user from almost all energy projectiles. It can be retracted, expanded, and stored anywhere."
+	desc = "A handheld shield projector which reflects energy bolts but will not stop other attacks. It can be retracted, expanded, and stored anywhere."
 	icon_state = "eshield0" // eshield1 for expanded
 	force = 3
 	throwforce = 3