diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/combat.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/combat.lua
index c625ee9fa..d59081f12 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/combat.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/combat.lua
@@ -685,7 +685,7 @@ function mob_class:on_punch(hitter, tflp, tool_capabilities, dir)
 			local up = 2.75
 
 			if die==true then
-				kb=kb*2
+				kb=kb*1.25
 			end
 
 			-- if already in air then dont go up anymore when hit