diff --git a/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt b/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt
index 8f128cabf..83d8110dd 100644
--- a/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt
+++ b/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ACTOR StrifePlayer : PlayerPawn
 	Player.ColorRange 128, 143
 	Player.DisplayName "Rebel"
 	Player.StartItem "PunchDagger"
-	Player.RunHealth 10
+	Player.RunHealth 16
 	Player.WeaponSlot 1, PunchDagger
 	Player.WeaponSlot 2, StrifeCrossbow2, StrifeCrossbow
 	Player.WeaponSlot 3, AssaultGun