diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm
index ddafa19248..ccfbb2cec2 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/slaughter/slaughter.dm
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
 	if(slam_cooldown + slam_cooldown_time > world.time)
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>Your slam ability is still on cooldown!</span>")
 		return
-	if(phased)
+	if(src.phased)
 		return
 
 	face_atom(A)