diff --git a/pc/nzp/particles/weapons.cfg b/pc/nzp/particles/weapons.cfg
index 3b7ff98..85c7081 100644
--- a/pc/nzp/particles/weapons.cfg
+++ b/pc/nzp/particles/weapons.cfg
@@ -70,8 +70,9 @@ r_part +explode
 	die 2
 	scalefactor 1
 	scale 256
-	alpha 0.15
+	alpha 0.25
 	alphadelta -0.15
+	gravity -16
 	rgb 150 150 150
 	randomvel 64
 	spawnmode ball
@@ -87,8 +88,9 @@ r_part +explode
 	die 2
 	scalefactor 1
 	scale 256
-	alpha 0.15
+	alpha 0.25
 	alphadelta -0.15
+	gravity -16
 	rgb 150 50 0
 	randomvel 64
 	spawnmode ball