diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm
index 4be3401983..43d940d5e5 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/cult/cult_items.dm
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/cultblade/ghost
 	name = "eldritch sword"
-	force = 20
+	force = 19
 	flags = NODROP|DROPDEL
 
 /obj/item/weapon/melee/cultblade/pickup(mob/living/user)