diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm
index a27f911163..eb7f83735d 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/clockcult/clock_effects/clock_sigils.dm
@@ -319,9 +319,9 @@
 				L.dust()
 			else
 				if(!GLOB.ratvar_awakens && L.stat == CONSCIOUS)
-					vitality_drained = L.adjustToxLoss(1)
+					vitality_drained = L.adjustToxLoss(1, forced = TRUE)
 				else
-					vitality_drained = L.adjustToxLoss(1.5)
+					vitality_drained = L.adjustToxLoss(1.5, forced = TRUE)
 			if(vitality_drained)
 				GLOB.clockwork_vitality += vitality_drained
 			else