diff --git a/spell/Golem/spell_golem.arc b/spell/Golem/spell_golem.arc
index 0476e1e28..c2f2bdf89 100644
--- a/spell/Golem/spell_golem.arc
+++ b/spell/Golem/spell_golem.arc
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ casting_time 10
 path_attuned 64
 other_arch golem
 dam 40
-dam_modifier 5
+dam_modifier 2
 duration 75
 duration_modifier 5
 range_modifier 20
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ attacktype 1
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
 skill summoning
-wc_increase_rate 4
+wc_increase_rate 2
 msg
 Golem summons a magical creature that does the caster's wishes.  The caster can have it attack other creatures, bash down doors, detonate runes, etc.  The golem has a finite lifetime, and this life is shortened any time it takes damage.  This golem is a bit more powerful than the lesser golem.
 endmsg
diff --git a/spell/Golem/spell_lesser_golem.arc b/spell/Golem/spell_lesser_golem.arc
index b9d4e3d53..8e0b2ae49 100644
--- a/spell/Golem/spell_lesser_golem.arc
+++ b/spell/Golem/spell_lesser_golem.arc
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ path_attuned 64
 other_arch golem
 dam 20
 duration 75
-duration_modifier 5
+duration_modifier 2
 range_modifier 10
 maxsp 15
 type 101
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ attacktype 1
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
 skill summoning
-wc_increase_rate 5
+wc_increase_rate 2
 msg
 Lesser golem summons a magical creature that does the caster's wishes.  The caster can have it attack other creatures, bash down doors, detonate runes, etc.  The golem has a finite lifetime, and this life is shortened any time it takes damage.
 endmsg