diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/DM300.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/DM300.java
index 50d1b22ff..c0fc5a4d9 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/DM300.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/DM300.java
@@ -535,6 +535,9 @@ public class DM300 extends Mob {
 		supercharged = false;
 		((DM300Sprite)sprite).updateChargeState(false);
 
+		//adjust turns since last ability to prevent DM immediately using an ability when charge ends
+		turnsSinceLastAbility = Math.max(turnsSinceLastAbility, MIN_COOLDOWN-3);
+
 		if (pylonsActivated < totalPylonsToActivate()){
 			yell(Messages.get(this, "charge_lost"));
 		} else {