diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index eade424e..c0365b81 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@
 
 ### Head Chopper
 * No longer gets destroyed from kills
-* Gets destroyed after activating 15 times
+* Gets destroyed after activating 10 times
 * Does multiple swings when player activates
 * Kills zombies when placed on a ceiling
 * No longer deals damage during retract animations
diff --git a/scripts/zm/replaced/_zm_equip_headchopper.gsc b/scripts/zm/replaced/_zm_equip_headchopper.gsc
index 33d7540e..2a5e3adc 100644
--- a/scripts/zm/replaced/_zm_equip_headchopper.gsc
+++ b/scripts/zm/replaced/_zm_equip_headchopper.gsc
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ headchopperthink( weapon, electricradius, armed )
 
             weapon.headchopper_kills++;
 
-            if ( weapon.headchopper_kills >= 15 )
+            if ( weapon.headchopper_kills >= 10 )
                 self thread headchopper_expired( weapon );
 
             while ( isdefined( is_slicing ) && is_slicing )