diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/energy/laser.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/energy/laser.dm
index 05c47fc3bb..f6eca57e29 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/energy/laser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/ammunition/energy/laser.dm
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/xray
 	projectile_type = /obj/item/projectile/beam/xray
-	e_cost = 50
+	e_cost = 100
 	fire_sound = 'sound/weapons/laser3.ogg'
 
 /obj/item/ammo_casing/energy/mindflayer
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index 4ba72a1935..79e9ab8b4b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 	name = "\improper X-ray beam"
 	icon_state = "xray"
 	damage = 15
-	irradiate = 300
+	irradiate = 100
 	range = 15
 	pass_flags = PASSTABLE | PASSGLASS | PASSGRILLE | PASSCLOSEDTURF