diff --git a/code/datums/ammo/bullet/special_ammo.dm b/code/datums/ammo/bullet/special_ammo.dm
index 10eb5abe0e75..ae5d63c79569 100644
--- a/code/datums/ammo/bullet/special_ammo.dm
+++ b/code/datums/ammo/bullet/special_ammo.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 	name = "armor-piercing smartgun bullet"
 	icon_state = "bullet"
 
+	damage_falloff = DAMAGE_FALLOFF_TIER_8
 	accurate_range = 12
 	accuracy = HIT_ACCURACY_TIER_2
 	damage = 20