diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java
index 489691d39..0581f45a1 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java
@@ -117,8 +117,7 @@ public class Monk extends Mob {
 			return super.defenseVerb();
 		} else {
 			f.detach();
-			//TODO this might be a bit too fast
-			focusCooldown = Random.NormalFloat( 4, 6 );
+			focusCooldown = Random.NormalFloat( 6, 7 );
 			return Messages.get(this, "parried");
 		}
 	}