diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Species/reptilian.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Species/reptilian.yml
index f362de3828..e1db3c0e4a 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Species/reptilian.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Mobs/Species/reptilian.yml
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
     animation: WeaponArcPunch
     damage:
       types:
-        Piercing: 5
+        Slash: 5
   - type: Temperature
     heatDamageThreshold: 400
     coldDamageThreshold: 285