diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
index 57b339178f..867d1b8c8f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/special.dm
@@ -242,6 +242,7 @@
 	//Between normal and advanced for damage, made a beam so not the turret does not destroy glass
 	name = "plasma beam"
 	damage = 6
+	range = 7
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE