diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index dd452074045..1e17c037016 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ var/list/uplink_items = list()
 //Geneticist
 /datum/uplink_item/jobspecific/radgun
 	name = "Radgun"
-	desc = "An experimental energy gun that fires radioactive projectiles that deal toxin damage, irradiate, and scramble DNA, giving the victim a different appearance and name, and potentially harmful or beneficial mutations. Recharges automatically."
+	desc = "An experimental energy gun that fires radioactive projectiles that burn, irradiate, and scramble DNA, giving the victim a different appearance and name, and potentially harmful or beneficial mutations. Recharges automatically."
 	item = /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/radgun
 	cost = 6
 	job = list("Geneticist")
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ var/list/uplink_items = list()
 	name = "DNA Scrambler"
 	desc = "A syringe with one injection that randomizes appearance and name upon use. A cheaper but less versatile alternative to an agent card and voice changer."
 	item = /obj/item/weapon/dnascrambler
-	cost = 1
+	cost = 2
 
 /datum/uplink_item/stealthy_tools/chameleon_proj
 	name = "Chameleon-Projector"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index 0c05a69af85..1687e005596 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -62,8 +62,8 @@
 /obj/item/projectile/energy/rad
 	name = "rad"
 	icon_state = "rad"
-	damage = 10
-	damage_type = TOX
+	damage = 30
+	damage_type = BURN
 	nodamage = 0
 	weaken = 10
 	stutter = 10