diff --git a/src/fixed/enemy.h b/src/fixed/enemy.h
index a0e7a7fe..4325cac0 100644
--- a/src/fixed/enemy.h
+++ b/src/fixed/enemy.h
@@ -139,9 +139,6 @@ struct Enemy : ItemObj
         tinfo.canAttack = false;
         tinfo.rotHead = 0;
 
-        if (health <= 0)
-            return;
-
         // update navigation target
         const uint16* zones = getZones();
 
@@ -152,6 +149,9 @@ struct Enemy : ItemObj
 
         //@TODO blocking
 
+        if (health <= 0)
+            return;
+
         if (tinfo.target->health <= 0)
         {
             hitMask = 0;