diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
index ca1a26fa07..66d3154ee3 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@
 	parry_efficiency_to_counterattack = 0.01
 	parry_max_attacks = INFINITY
 	parry_failed_cooldown_duration =  1.5 SECONDS
-	parry_failed_stagger_duration = 2
+	parry_failed_stagger_duration = 1 SECONDS
 	parry_cooldown = 0
 	parry_failed_clickcd_duration = 0.8