diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mimic.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mimic.java
index 4b6d635d0..0ca90418a 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mimic.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mimic.java
@@ -169,6 +169,15 @@ public class Mimic extends Mob {
 		}
 	}
 
+	@Override
+	public int defenseProc(Char enemy, int damage) {
+		if (state == PASSIVE){
+			alignment = Alignment.ENEMY;
+			stopHiding();
+		}
+		return super.defenseProc(enemy, damage);
+	}
+
 	@Override
 	public void damage(int dmg, Object src) {
 		if (state == PASSIVE){