diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm b/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
index b44f2dfa66..c5d8f714c4 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/combat.dm
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@
 /// how long they're staggered for
 #define SHOVE_STAGGER_DURATION 35
 /// how long they're off balance for
-#define SHOVE_OFFBALANCE_DURATION 25
+#define SHOVE_OFFBALANCE_DURATION 20
 
 
 //Embedded objects