diff --git a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm
index f4914d4af0..ac9f26da00 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm
@@ -46,11 +46,11 @@
 /datum/nanite_program/aggressive_replication
 	name = "Aggressive Replication"
 	desc = "Nanites will consume organic matter to improve their replication rate, damaging the host. The efficiency increases with the volume of nanites, requiring 200 to break even."
-	use_rate = 1
+	use_rate = 0
 	rogue_types = list(/datum/nanite_program/necrotic)
 
 /datum/nanite_program/aggressive_replication/active_effect()
-	var/extra_regen = round(nanites.nanite_volume / 200, 0.1)
+	var/extra_regen = round(nanites.nanite_volume / 50, 0.1)
 	nanites.adjust_nanites(extra_regen)
 	host_mob.adjustBruteLoss(extra_regen / 2, TRUE)
 
@@ -197,4 +197,4 @@
 	if(host_mob.mind && host_mob.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/brainwashed))
 		host_mob.mind.remove_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/brainwashed)
 	log_game("[key_name(host_mob)] is no longer brainwashed by nanites.")
-	cooldown = world.time + 450
\ No newline at end of file
+	cooldown = world.time + 450