diff --git a/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm b/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm
index 07c00d460a..68c475f67b 100644
--- a/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm
+++ b/code/datums/wires/_wires.dm
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@
 	var/remaining_pulses = MAXIMUM_EMP_WIRES
 
 	for(var/wire in possible_wires)
-		if(prob(10 + severity/5))
+		if(prob(10 + severity/3.5))
 			pulse(wire)
 			remaining_pulses--
 			if(!remaining_pulses)