diff --git a/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm b/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
index 63861b8e35..e4927349d8 100644
--- a/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ruins/lavaland_ruin_code.dm
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@
 	desc = "The incomplete body of a golem. Add ten sheets of any mineral to finish."
 	var/shell_type = /obj/effect/mob_spawn/human/golem
 	var/has_owner = FALSE //if the resulting golem obeys someone
+	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY 
 
 /obj/item/golem_shell/attackby(obj/item/I, mob/user, params)
 	..()