diff --git a/src/engine/gameManager/CombatManager.java b/src/engine/gameManager/CombatManager.java
index 49dcd971..7c422c06 100644
--- a/src/engine/gameManager/CombatManager.java
+++ b/src/engine/gameManager/CombatManager.java
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ public enum CombatManager {
             }
         }
 
-        attacker.getTimestamps().put("Attack" + slot, System.currentTimeMillis() + delay);
+        attacker.getTimestamps().put("Attack" + slot, System.currentTimeMillis() + delay - 500L);
 
         target.combatLock.writeLock().lock();