diff --git a/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java b/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java
index df80727a..bf97f9f5 100644
--- a/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java
+++ b/src/engine/net/client/handlers/DestroyBuildingHandler.java
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ public class DestroyBuildingHandler extends AbstractClientMsgHandler {
         // destorying a shrine will yield a rubble pile for looting
         if (blueprint.getBuildingGroup() == BuildingGroup.SHRINE) {
             building.modifyHealth(-building.getHealth(), origin.getPlayerCharacter());
+            building.destroyOrDerank(origin.getPlayerCharacter());
             return true;
         }