diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
index 16262d61c3..4549dc73b6 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/melee/energy.dm
@@ -374,7 +374,7 @@
 			It appears to have a wooden grip and a shaved down guard."
 	icon_state = "cxsword_hilt_traitor"
 	force_on = 30
-	armour_penetration = 50
+	armour_penetration = 35
 	embedding = list("embedded_pain_multiplier" = 10, "embed_chance" = 75, "embedded_fall_chance" = 0, "embedded_impact_pain_multiplier" = 10)
 	block_chance = 50
 	hitsound_on = 'sound/weapons/blade1.ogg'