diff --git a/common/src/comp/ability.rs b/common/src/comp/ability.rs
index 1669418d67..b25f345d86 100644
--- a/common/src/comp/ability.rs
+++ b/common/src/comp/ability.rs
@@ -386,11 +386,11 @@ impl CharacterAbility {
 
     pub fn default_block() -> CharacterAbility {
         CharacterAbility::BasicBlock {
-            buildup_duration: 0.35,
-            recover_duration: 0.3,
+            buildup_duration: 0.25,
+            recover_duration: 0.2,
             max_angle: 60.0,
             block_strength: 0.5,
-            energy_cost: 50.0,
+            energy_cost: 2.5,
         }
     }