diff --git a/modular_ss220/species/serpentids/code/organs/internal/implants/serpentid_mantis_chest.dm b/modular_ss220/species/serpentids/code/organs/internal/implants/serpentid_mantis_chest.dm
index 8a8a8443470e..63c8284329c3 100644
--- a/modular_ss220/species/serpentids/code/organs/internal/implants/serpentid_mantis_chest.dm
+++ b/modular_ss220/species/serpentids/code/organs/internal/implants/serpentid_mantis_chest.dm
@@ -105,7 +105,6 @@
 						item_datum.retract(owner, TRUE)
 					else
 						var/obj/item/shield/changeling/armshield = arm_item
-						armshield.remaining_uses = 0
 						qdel(armshield)