diff --git a/engine/class_modules/sc_mage.cpp b/engine/class_modules/sc_mage.cpp
index 0fd9c11c6ce..960e4c6581a 100644
--- a/engine/class_modules/sc_mage.cpp
+++ b/engine/class_modules/sc_mage.cpp
@@ -1668,7 +1668,7 @@ struct mage_spell_t : public spell_t
       std::swap( snapshot_flags, impact_flags );
 
     if ( !harmful )
-      target = player;
+      default_target = target = player;
   }
 
   void init_finished() override