diff --git a/code/modules/organs/wound.dm b/code/modules/organs/wound.dm
index 4c2538f703c..060f1f045e0 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/wound.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/wound.dm
@@ -335,7 +335,7 @@ datum/wound/puncture/massive
 	stages = list("monumental bruise" = 80, "huge bruise" = 50, "large bruise" = 30,
 				  "moderate bruise" = 20, "small bruise" = 10, "tiny bruise" = 5)
 	bleed_threshold = 20
-	max_bleeding_stage = 3 //only large bruise and above can bleed.
+	max_bleeding_stage = 2 //only huge bruise and above can bleed.
 	autoheal_cutoff = 30
 	damage_type = BRUISE