diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
index 43de5d7988b7..a3faae850e92 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_general.dm
@@ -957,7 +957,10 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	Can be used to parry incoming melee attacks."
 	reference = "MBK"
 	item = /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/syndie_mantis
-	cost = 60
+	cost = 75
+	surplus = 0
+	can_discount = FALSE
+	excludefrom = list(UPLINK_TYPE_NUCLEAR)
 
 ////////////////////////////////////////
 // MARK: POINTLESS BADASSERY
diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm
index d3a4834906dd..fea781e8ccff 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organs/augments_arms.dm
@@ -892,7 +892,7 @@
 	name = "'Naginata' mantis blade"
 	icon_state = "syndie_mantis"
 	item_state = "syndie_mantis"
-	force = 20
+	force = 15
 	armour_penetration_percentage = 30
 
 /obj/item/melee/mantis_blade/syndicate/Initialize(mapload)
@@ -903,7 +903,7 @@
 	name = "'Scylla' mantis blade"
 	icon_state = "mantis"
 	item_state = "mantis"
-	force = 18
+	force = 12
 
 /obj/item/melee/mantis_blade/nt/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()