diff --git a/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm b/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm
index 43afcdd807..3c1f22de46 100644
--- a/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm
+++ b/code/datums/status_effects/buffs.dm
@@ -82,6 +82,7 @@
 
 /datum/status_effect/vanguard_shield/tick()
 	progbar.update(duration - world.time)
+	owner.adjustStaminaLoss(-2)
 
 /datum/status_effect/vanguard_shield/on_remove()
 	var/vanguard = owner.stun_absorption["vanguard"]