diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_vr.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_vr.dm
index 084813b2d18..0bc5c60563c 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_vr.dm
@@ -152,6 +152,7 @@
 	body_parts_covered = UPPER_TORSO|LOWER_TORSO|LEGS|ARMS
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = SPACE_SUIT_MIN_COLD_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
 	cold_protection = UPPER_TORSO|LOWER_TORSO|LEGS|ARMS
+	slowdown=0
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.9
 	armor = list(melee = 30, bullet = 20, laser = 20, energy = 20, bomb = 35, bio = 75, rad = 35) // Inferior to sec vests in bullet/laser but better for environmental protection.
 	allowed = list(