diff --git a/common/combat/emitter.js b/common/combat/emitter.js
index 8da7d5a..1bdf0c1 100644
--- a/common/combat/emitter.js
+++ b/common/combat/emitter.js
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ export class DamageEmitter {
     const rot = new Proton.Rotate(0, 0, 0);
     rot.a = new Proton.Span(-.008, .008);
     const behaviors = [
-      new Proton.Alpha(1, .5),
+      new Proton.Alpha(1, .25),
       new Proton.Scale(.8, 1.2),
       new Proton.Force(0, -1, 0),
       rot,