diff --git a/src/main/java/vazkii/botania/common/entity/EntityMagicMissile.java b/src/main/java/vazkii/botania/common/entity/EntityMagicMissile.java
index 275bbe225..bf5a9608d 100644
--- a/src/main/java/vazkii/botania/common/entity/EntityMagicMissile.java
+++ b/src/main/java/vazkii/botania/common/entity/EntityMagicMissile.java
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ public class EntityMagicMissile extends EntityThrowable {
 	public void onUpdate() {
 		super.onUpdate();
 
-		if(!worldObj.isRemote && !getTarget()) {
+		if(!worldObj.isRemote && (!getTarget() || ticksExisted > 40)) {
 			setDead();
 			return;
 		}