diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs/soulstone.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs/soulstone.dm
index 5859969d03..d5c7ad1149 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs/soulstone.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/constructs/soulstone.dm
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 			if(C.imprinted != "empty")
 				U << "\red <b>Capture failed!</b>: \black The soul stone has already been imprinted with [C.imprinted]'s mind!"
 			else
-				if ((T.health + T.halloss) > config.health_threshold_crit)
+				if ((T.health + T.halloss) > config.health_threshold_crit || T.stat == DEAD)
 					U << "\red <b>Capture failed!</b>: \black Kill or maim the victim first!"
 				else
 					if(T.client == null)