diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/hierophant.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/hierophant.dm
index 3a495766ac..bb80e34d19 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/hierophant.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/megafauna/hierophant.dm
@@ -158,7 +158,8 @@ Difficulty: Normal
 				else
 					burst_range = 3
 					INVOKE_ASYNC(src, .proc/burst, get_turf(src), 0.25) //melee attacks on living mobs cause it to release a fast burst if on cooldown
-				OpenFire()
+				if(L.stat == CONSCIOUS && L.health >= 30)
+					OpenFire()
 			else
 				devour(L)
 		else