diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
index f4ca82b4e6..cbd0348743 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/beams.dm
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@
 	flag = "energy"
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/tap.ogg'
 	eyeblur = 0
+	speed = 0.7
 	impact_effect_type = /obj/effect/temp_visual/impact_effect/blue_laser
 	light_color = LIGHT_COLOR_BLUE
 	tracer_type = /obj/effect/projectile/tracer/disabler