diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
index 29a037d14f50..0c6c3bf7f1ff 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/holy_weapons.dm
@@ -764,8 +764,10 @@
 	name = "monk's staff"
 	desc = "A long, tall staff made of polished wood. Traditionally used in ancient old-Earth martial arts, it is now used to harass the clown."
 	w_class = WEIGHT_CLASS_BULKY
-	force = 15
+	damtype = STAMINA
+	force = 18
 	block_chance = 40
+	armour_penetration = 20
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BACK
 	sharpness = SHARP_NONE
 	hitsound = "swing_hit"