diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index 3be445f264..de52c5d4e5 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -275,6 +275,7 @@
 	range = 6
 	damage = 5
 	SA_bonus_damage = 45	// 50 total on animals
+	SA_vulnerability = SA_ANIMAL
 	hud_state = "laser_heat"
 
 /obj/item/projectile/energy/phase/light