diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/xeno.dm b/code/__DEFINES/xeno.dm
index c91ee490247f..9580342e7586 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/xeno.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/xeno.dm
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@
 #define HUD_ARMOR_STATES_XENO  10
 
 /// Multiplier for time taken for a xeno to place down a resin structure
-#define BUILD_TIME_MULT_LESSER_DRONE 0.5
+#define BUILD_TIME_MULT_LESSER_DRONE 2
 #define BUILD_TIME_MULT_XENO 1
 #define BUILD_TIME_MULT_BUILDER 1
 #define BUILD_TIME_MULT_HIVELORD 0.5