diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
index b833fccf18..f0e2f58648 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
@@ -470,7 +470,7 @@ public class Turret extends ReloadTurret{
         @Override
         public void updateEfficiencyMultiplier(){
             if(heatRequirement > 0){
-                efficiency *= Math.min(heatReq / heatRequirement, maxHeatEfficiency);
+                efficiency *= Math.min(Math.max(heatReq / heatRequirement, cheating() ? 1f : 0f), maxHeatEfficiency);
             }
         }