diff --git a/monster/angel/archangel2.arc b/monster/angel/archangel2.arc
index dd3fa97b6..aaac41d48 100644
--- a/monster/angel/archangel2.arc
+++ b/monster/angel/archangel2.arc
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ resist_fear 100
 resist_physical 75
 resist_fire 75
 resist_cold 75
-resist_holyword 50
+resist_holyword 30
 resist_godpower 80
 weight 150000
 flying 1
diff --git a/monster/angel/destroying_angel.arc b/monster/angel/destroying_angel.arc
index a153d62ee..292bb8391 100644
--- a/monster/angel/destroying_angel.arc
+++ b/monster/angel/destroying_angel.arc
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ see_invisible 1
 no_pick 1
 alive 1
 resist_magic 80
-resist_holyword 95
+resist_holyword 80
 weight 75000
 flying 1
 run_away 18