diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm
index 1bb1b8533a..a4a8b9d2a7 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@
 //Cult Blood Spells
 /datum/action/innate/cult/blood_spell/stun
 	name = "Stun"
-	desc = "A potent spell that will stun and mute victims upon contact."
+	desc = "A potent spell that will stun and mute victims upon contact.  Becomes burn and knockback when the cult has ascended!"
 	button_icon_state = "hand"
 	magic_path = "/obj/item/melee/blood_magic/stun"
 	health_cost = 10
@@ -437,8 +437,15 @@
 			else
 				target.visible_message("<span class='warning'>[L] starts to glow in a halo of light!</span>", \
 									   "<span class='userdanger'>A feeling of warmth washes over you, rays of holy light surround your body and protect you from the flash of light!</span>")
-		else
-			if(!iscultist(L))
+		else // cult doesn't stun any longer when halos are out, instead it does burn damage + knockback!
+			var/datum/antagonist/cult/user_antag = user.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/cult,TRUE)
+			if(user_antag.cult_team.cult_ascendent)
+				if(!iscultist(L))
+					var/atom/throw_target = get_edge_target_turf(L, user.dir)
+					L.adjustFireLoss(20)
+					if(!L.anchored)
+						L.throw_at(throw_target, 7, 1, user)
+			else if(!iscultist(L))
 				L.Knockdown(160)
 				L.adjustStaminaLoss(140) //Ensures hard stamcrit
 				L.flash_act(1,1)