diff --git a/project/objects/enemies/enemy_wretched.tscn b/project/objects/enemies/enemy_wretched.tscn
index 6b701f07..37c9e471 100644
--- a/project/objects/enemies/enemy_wretched.tscn
+++ b/project/objects/enemies/enemy_wretched.tscn
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ script/source = "extends EnemyWretched
 var is_dead := false
 
 func on_death() -> void:
-	%StateMachine.process_mode = Node.PROCESS_MODE_DISABLED
+	%StateMachine.switch_to_state(null)
 	%NavigationAgent3D.process_mode = Node.PROCESS_MODE_DISABLED
 	$CollisionShape3D.disabled = true
 	set_movement_direction(Vector2())