diff --git a/Source/monster.cpp b/Source/monster.cpp
index 712164e5f..a4d5c4e94 100644
--- a/Source/monster.cpp
+++ b/Source/monster.cpp
@@ -927,7 +927,6 @@ static void PlaceUniques()
 			if (done)
 				break;
 		}
-		mt--;
 		if (u == UMT_GARBUD && quests[Q_GARBUD]._qactive == QUEST_NOTAVAIL)
 			done = false;
 		if (u == UMT_ZHAR && quests[Q_ZHAR]._qactive == QUEST_NOTAVAIL)