diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
index 29e7ab4ee1..caee6d3cc7 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/bullet/BulletType.java
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ public class BulletType extends Content implements Cloneable{
     public boolean fragOnHit = true;
     /** If false, this bullet will not create fraags when absorbed by a shield. */
     public boolean fragOnAbsorb = true;
-    /** If true, unit armor is ignored in damage calculations. Ignored for building armor. */
+    /** If true, unit armor is ignored in damage calculations. */
     public boolean pierceArmor = false;
     /** Whether status and despawnHit should automatically be set. */
     public boolean setDefaults = true;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/ShieldComp.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/ShieldComp.java
index 5739a4f81c..98974396b8 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/ShieldComp.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/comp/ShieldComp.java
@@ -34,14 +34,14 @@ abstract class ShieldComp implements Healthc, Posc{
     public void damagePierce(float amount, boolean withEffect){
         float pre = hitTime;
 
-        rawDamage(amount);
+        rawDamage(amount / healthMultiplier);
 
         if(!withEffect){
             hitTime = pre;
         }
     }
 
-    private void rawDamage(float amount){
+    protected void rawDamage(float amount){
         boolean hadShields = shield > 0.0001f;
 
         if(hadShields){