diff --git a/src/game/g_monster.c b/src/game/g_monster.c
index 8b7df202..7ec40f8b 100644
--- a/src/game/g_monster.c
+++ b/src/game/g_monster.c
@@ -953,7 +953,10 @@ walkmonster_start_go(edict_t *self)
 		self->yaw_speed = 20;
 	}
 
-	self->viewheight = 25;
+	if (!self->viewheight)
+	{
+		self->viewheight = 25;
+	}
 
 	monster_start_go(self);