diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm
index dcb945b8ec3..b8479581aea 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser.dm
@@ -74,8 +74,7 @@ obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/retro
 //	requires_two_hands = 1
 	one_handed_penalty = 6 // The thing's heavy and huge.
 	accuracy = 3
-	self_recharge = 1
-	recharge_time = 60
+	charge_cost = 400
 
 
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/lasercannon/mounted