diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm
index 573657b9513..e083e802189 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/hostile.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 	var/rapid = 0 //How many shots per volley.
 	var/rapid_fire_delay = 2 //Time between rapid fire shots
 
-	var/dodging = FALSE
+	var/dodging = TRUE
 	var/approaching_target = FALSE //We should dodge now
 	var/in_melee = FALSE	//We should sidestep now
 	var/dodge_prob = 30