diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
index 444fb9aae..dcea29a7c 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ public class Combo extends Buff implements ActionIndicator.Action {
 	public void hit( Char enemy ) {
 
 		count++;
-		comboTime = 5f;
+		comboTime = Math.max(comboTime, 5f);
 
 		if (!enemy.isAlive() || (enemy.buff(Corruption.class) != null && enemy.HP == enemy.HT)){
 			comboTime = 15f + 15f*((Hero)target).pointsInTalent(Talent.CLEAVE);