diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/melee/baton.dm b/code/game/objects/items/melee/baton.dm
index e17e1af4fc55..feffa7c06200 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/melee/baton.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/melee/baton.dm
@@ -423,10 +423,10 @@
 	armor_type = /datum/armor/baton_security
 	throwforce = 7
 	force_say_chance = 50
-	stamina_damage = 145
+	stamina_damage = 100 //monke edit
 	knockdown_time = 5 SECONDS
 	clumsy_knockdown_time = 15 SECONDS
-	cooldown = 1 SECONDS
+	cooldown = 1.5 SECONDS //monke edit
 	on_stun_sound = 'sound/weapons/egloves.ogg'
 	on_stun_volume = 50
 	active = FALSE