diff --git a/Source/monster.cpp b/Source/monster.cpp
index f17f28aea..c76b2fb8a 100644
--- a/Source/monster.cpp
+++ b/Source/monster.cpp
@@ -2553,6 +2553,7 @@ void FallenAi(int i)
 			}
 		}
 	} else if (monster._mgoal == MGOAL_RETREAT) {
+		monster._mdir = static_cast<Direction>(monster._mgoalvar2);
 		RandomWalk(i, monster._mdir);
 	} else if (monster._mgoal == MGOAL_ATTACK2) {
 		int xpos = monster.position.tile.x - monster.enemyPosition.x;