diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living_blocking_parrying.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living_blocking_parrying.dm
index 0ccc03982a..bdc44ab356 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living_blocking_parrying.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living_blocking_parrying.dm
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(block_parry_data)
 	/// Clickdelay duration post-parry if you fail to parry an attack
 	var/parry_failed_clickcd_duration = 0 SECONDS
 	/// Parry cooldown post-parry if failed. This is ADDED to parry_cooldown!!!
-	var/parry_failed_cooldown_duration = 0 SECONDS
+	var/parry_failed_cooldown_duration = 3.5 SECONDS
 
 	// Advanced
 	/// Flags added to return value