diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp
index e43bfe40dd..5222eac443 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwclass/npc.cpp
@@ -624,6 +624,8 @@ namespace MWClass
         if (!attacker.isEmpty() && ptr.getClass().isNpc() && ptr.getClass().getCreatureStats(ptr).getAiSetting(MWMechanics::CreatureStats::AI_Fight).getModified() <= 30)
             MWBase::Environment::get().getMechanicsManager()->commitCrime(attacker, ptr, MWBase::MechanicsManager::OT_Assault);
 
+        getCreatureStats(ptr).setAttacked(true);
+
         if(!successful)
         {
             // TODO: Handle HitAttemptOnMe script function
@@ -659,7 +661,6 @@ namespace MWClass
             {
                 MWBase::Environment::get().getDialogueManager()->say(ptr, "hit");
             }
-            getCreatureStats(ptr).setAttacked(true);
 
             // Check for knockdown
             float agilityTerm = getCreatureStats(ptr).getAttribute(ESM::Attribute::Agility).getModified() * fKnockDownMult->getFloat();