diff --git a/assets/common/abilities/hammer/retaliate.ron b/assets/common/abilities/hammer/retaliate.ron
index d6f5d99c77..8a06ff66df 100644
--- a/assets/common/abilities/hammer/retaliate.ron
+++ b/assets/common/abilities/hammer/retaliate.ron
@@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ RiposteMelee(
     block_strength: 5.0,
     melee_constructor: (
         kind: Bash(
-            damage: 20,
-            poise: 30,
+            damage: 8,
+            poise: 15,
             knockback: 5,
             energy_regen: 0,
         ),