diff --git a/src/engine/objects/PlayerCombatStats.java b/src/engine/objects/PlayerCombatStats.java
index 77c31869..86a4d866 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/PlayerCombatStats.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/PlayerCombatStats.java
@@ -589,7 +589,7 @@ public class PlayerCombatStats {
         defense += (1 + blockSkill / 100) * shieldDefense;
         defense += (weaponSkill / 2);
         defense += (masterySkill / 2);
-        defense += dexterity * 2;
+        defense += dexterity;// * 2;
         defense += flatBonuses;
         defense *= luckyRune;
         defense *= stanceMod;
@@ -699,6 +699,8 @@ public class PlayerCombatStats {
 
         float totalPenalty = dex *  penaltyFactor;
 
+        dex *= 2;
+
         float returnedDex = Math.round(dex - totalPenalty);
         return (int) returnedDex;