diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp
index 994b2b015a..7ae26c82b8 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@ namespace MWMechanics
                 MWMechanics::CastSpell cast(attacker, victim, fromProjectile);
                 cast.mHitPosition = hitPosition;
                 cast.cast(object, false);
+                // Apply magic effects directly instead of waiting a frame to allow soul trap to work on one-hit kills
+                MWBase::Environment::get().getMechanicsManager()->updateMagicEffects(victim);
                 return true;
             }
         }