diff --git a/common/src/comp/inventory/item.rs b/common/src/comp/inventory/item.rs
index 18181b2b11..1a5f7b2fe1 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/inventory/item.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/inventory/item.rs
@@ -87,19 +87,19 @@ impl ToolData {
                     needs_timing: true,
                 },
                 BasicMelee {
-                    energy_cost: 0,
+                    energy_cost: 100,
                     buildup_duration: Duration::from_millis(700),
                     recover_duration: Duration::from_millis(100),
-                    base_healthchange: -8,
+                    base_healthchange: -12,
                     range: 3.5,
                     max_angle: 30.0,
                 },
             ],
             Hammer(_) => vec![BasicMelee {
-                energy_cost: 50,
+                energy_cost: 0,
                 buildup_duration: Duration::from_millis(700),
                 recover_duration: Duration::from_millis(300),
-                base_healthchange: -15,
+                base_healthchange: -10,
                 range: 3.5,
                 max_angle: 60.0,
             }],