diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
index 337746399..29a74d073 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Mob.java
@@ -1166,6 +1166,7 @@ public abstract class Mob extends Char {
 			if (enemy == null || !enemyInFOV && 1 + Random.Int(Dungeon.level.distance(pos, target)) >= 6){
 				escaped();
 				if (state != FLEEING){
+					spend( TICK );
 					return true;
 				}