diff --git a/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt b/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt
index adab59c7b4..8f128cabfb 100644
--- a/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt
+++ b/wadsrc/static/actors/strife/strifeplayer.txt
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ ACTOR StrifePlayer : PlayerPawn
 	Player.ColorRange 128, 143
 	Player.DisplayName "Rebel"
 	Player.StartItem "PunchDagger"
+	Player.RunHealth 10
 	Player.WeaponSlot 1, PunchDagger
 	Player.WeaponSlot 2, StrifeCrossbow2, StrifeCrossbow
 	Player.WeaponSlot 3, AssaultGun