diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/wizard.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/wizard.dm
index 32322d339a3..6fac9730f36 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/wizard.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/wizard/wizard.dm
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@
 
 /datum/antagonist/wizard/on_gain()
 	register()
+	equip_wizard()
 	if(give_objectives)
 		create_objectives()
-	equip_wizard()
 	if(move_to_lair)
 		send_to_lair()
 	. = ..()