diff --git a/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java b/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java
index d25f40cf..df80727a 100644
--- a/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java
+++ b/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java
@@ -71,9 +71,11 @@ public class DestroyBuildingHandler extends AbstractClientMsgHandler {
         if (blueprint.getBuildingGroup() == BuildingGroup.TOL)
             return true;
 
-        // Can't destroy a shrine
-        if (blueprint.getBuildingGroup() == BuildingGroup.SHRINE)
+        // destorying a shrine will yield a rubble pile for looting
+        if (blueprint.getBuildingGroup() == BuildingGroup.SHRINE) {
+            building.modifyHealth(-building.getHealth(), origin.getPlayerCharacter());
             return true;
+        }
 
         // Cannot destroy  mines outside of normal mine mechanics