diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
index 86ec7ee31d..69657cea09 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
@@ -2730,7 +2730,7 @@ local mob_punch = function(self, hitter, tflp, tool_capabilities, dir)
 
 			self.object:set_velocity({
 				x = dir.x * kb,
-				y = up,
+				y = dir.y * kb + up,
 				z = dir.z * kb
 			})