diff --git a/build.gradle.kts b/build.gradle.kts
index 358630e67e..140e6fc35e 100644
--- a/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/build.gradle.kts
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ plugins {
 group = "ac.grim.grimac"
 version = "2.3.69"
 description = "Libre simulation anticheat designed for 1.21 with 1.8-1.21 support, powered by PacketEvents 2.0."
-java.sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
-java.targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_17
+java.sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
+java.targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
 
 // Set to false for debug builds
 // You cannot live reload classes if the jar relocates dependencies