diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
index 6909100161..05c2267b47 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
@@ -66,10 +66,11 @@
 
 	//stuff in the stomach
 	handle_stomach()
-	handle_traits() // eye, ear, brain damages
 
 	handle_block_parry(seconds)
 
+	handle_traits() // eye, ear, brain damages
+
 	return TRUE
 
 /**