diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/RipperDemon.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/RipperDemon.java
index adcc4a564..64e938646 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/RipperDemon.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/RipperDemon.java
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ public class RipperDemon extends Mob {
 								leapVictim.sprite.flash();
 								Sample.INSTANCE.play(Assets.Sounds.HIT);
 							} else {
-								enemy.sprite.showStatus( CharSprite.NEUTRAL, enemy.defenseVerb() );
+								leapVictim.sprite.showStatus( CharSprite.NEUTRAL, leapVictim.defenseVerb() );
 								Sample.INSTANCE.play(Assets.Sounds.MISS);
 							}
 						}