diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
index 2f4f569e69..8496a8a216 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weaponry.dm
@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ for further reading, please see: https://github.com/tgstation/tgstation/pull/301
 	name = "purified longsword"
 	desc = "A hastily-purified longsword. While not as holy as it could be, it's still a formidable weapon against those who would rather see you dead."
 	force = 25
+	block_chance = 0
 
 /obj/item/claymore/highlander //ALL COMMENTS MADE REGARDING THIS SWORD MUST BE MADE IN ALL CAPS
 	desc = "<b><i>THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE, AND IT WILL BE YOU!!!</i></b>\nActivate it in your hand to point to the nearest victim."