diff --git a/src/monster/infantry/infantry.c b/src/monster/infantry/infantry.c
index 224373a..5913d42 100644
--- a/src/monster/infantry/infantry.c
+++ b/src/monster/infantry/infantry.c
@@ -504,6 +504,7 @@ infantry_die(edict_t *self, edict_t *inflictor /* unused */,
 	/* regular death */
 	self->deadflag = DEAD_DEAD;
 	self->takedamage = DAMAGE_YES;
+	self->s.skinnum = 1; /* switch to bloody skin */
 
 	n = rand() % 3;