diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/Ratmogrify.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/Ratmogrify.java
index f38e73e4a..730c225ce 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/Ratmogrify.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/Ratmogrify.java
@@ -161,6 +161,11 @@ public class Ratmogrify extends ArmorAbility {
 			Sample.INSTANCE.play(Assets.Sounds.PUFF);
 
 			Dungeon.level.occupyCell(rat);
+
+			//for rare cases where a buff was keeping a mob alive (e.g. gnoll brutes)
+			if (!rat.isAlive()){
+				rat.die(this);
+			}
 		}
 
 		armor.charge -= chargeUse(hero);