diff --git a/game/modules/tome/data/general/objects/gloves.lua b/game/modules/tome/data/general/objects/gloves.lua
index 20c2891ef43e178303e27dd566d1f61084d2d94f..093eba1fdbe2367b5adb6477871e24fc4eb84bb4 100644
--- a/game/modules/tome/data/general/objects/gloves.lua
+++ b/game/modules/tome/data/general/objects/gloves.lua
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ newEntity{
 	moddable_tile = resolvers.moddable_tile("gloves"),
 	encumber = 1,
 	rarity = 9,
-	wielder={combat = {accuracy_effect = "axe"},},
+	wielder={combat = {accuracy_effect = "axe", physspeed = 0},},
 	desc = [[Light gloves which do not seriously hinder finger movements, while still protecting the hands somewhat.]],
 	randart_able = "/data/general/objects/random-artifacts/gloves.lua",
 	egos = "/data/general/objects/egos/gloves.lua", egos_chance = { prefix=resolvers.mbonus(40, 5), suffix=resolvers.mbonus(40, 5) },