diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm b/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
index bd4ee0d35b..f0a233fea6 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/twohanded.dm
@@ -803,6 +803,7 @@
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	force_unwielded = 11
 	force_wielded = 20					//I have no idea how to balance
+	reach = 2
 	throwforce = 22
 	throw_speed = 4
 	embedding = list("embedded_impact_pain_multiplier" = 3)