diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
index fdc980a491..559f2e703d 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mobs_mc/creeper.lua
@@ -171,7 +171,8 @@ mobs:register_mob("mobs_mc:creeper_charged", {
 	explosion_radius = 12,
 	explosion_damage_radius = 18,
 	explosiontimer_reset_radius = 10,
-	reach = 2,
+	reach = 1.5,
+	defuse_reach = 4,
 	explosion_timer = 0.3,
 	allow_fuse_reset = true,
 	stop_to_explode = true,