diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/flashbang.dm b/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/flashbang.dm
index 92c33d8e0777..de4af15667e9 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/flashbang.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/explosives/grenades/flashbang.dm
@@ -135,9 +135,9 @@
 		deafen_amount = 0
 		to_chat(M, SPAN_HELPFUL("Your gear protects you from the worst of the 'bang'."))
 
-	M.apply_effect(weaken_amount, STUN)
-	M.apply_effect(weaken_amount, WEAKEN)	
-	M.apply_effect(paralyze_amount, PARALYZE)
+	M.Stun(weaken_amount)
+	M.KnockDown(weaken_amount)	
+	M.KnockOut(paralyze_amount)
 	if(deafen_amount)
 		M.SetEarDeafness(max(M.ear_deaf, deafen_amount))