diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
index db147ccaff..adeb370738 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
@@ -468,6 +468,10 @@ public class BulletType extends Content implements Cloneable{
             }
         }
 
+        if(fragBullet != null){
+            fragBullet.keepVelocity = false;
+        }
+
         if(lightningType == null){
             lightningType = !collidesAir ? Bullets.damageLightningGround : Bullets.damageLightning;
         }