diff --git a/code/datums/components/crafting/weapons.dm b/code/datums/components/crafting/weapons.dm
index bac8dbfd518a..c2fc8e5c01cb 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/crafting/weapons.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/crafting/weapons.dm
@@ -420,7 +420,7 @@
 	name = "Depleted Uranium Slug Shell"
 	result = /obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/uraniumpenetrator
 	reqs = list(/obj/item/ammo_casing/shotgun/techshell = 1,
-				/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/uranium = 3,
+				/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/uranium = 2,
 				/obj/item/stack/rods = 2,
 				/datum/reagent/thermite = 5)
 	tools = list(TOOL_SCREWDRIVER)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/shotgun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/shotgun.dm
index 7b3a39fadc73..214598b19268 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/shotgun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/bullets/shotgun.dm
@@ -98,9 +98,9 @@
 /obj/item/projectile/bullet/shotgun_uraniumslug
 	name = "depleted uranium slug"
 	icon_state = "ubullet"
-	damage = 35
-	armour_penetration = 200 // he he funny round go through armor
-	wound_bonus = -30
+	damage = 30
+	armour_penetration = 60 // he he funny round go through armor
+	wound_bonus = -45
 
 /obj/item/projectile/bullet/shotgun_uraniumslug/on_hit(atom/target)
 	. = ..()