diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm
index d342779e8d5..a311a740891 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm
@@ -98,4 +98,5 @@
 	desc = "A defensive object that is little more than planks strapped your arm"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons.dmi'
 	icon_state = "buckler"
+	w_class = ITEMSIZE_LARGE
 	base_block_chance = 30