diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua
index 174208c3c..188035b99 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_bows/bow.lua
@@ -49,6 +49,8 @@ function mcl_bows.shoot_arrow(arrow_item, pos, dir, yaw, shooter, power, damage,
 		end
 		if enchantments.punch then
 			knockback = enchantments.punch * 21
+		else
+			knockback = 4.875
 		end
 		if enchantments.flame then
 			mcl_burning.set_on_fire(obj, math.huge)