diff --git a/player.gd b/player.gd
index e13bf99..c535671 100644
--- a/player.gd
+++ b/player.gd
@@ -1090,6 +1090,7 @@ func take_sword_hit(cause: String = "", hit_pos: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO) -> void
 		_huff_player.play()
 	if _hp <= 0:
 		if _bull_anim.current_animation != _ANIM_DEATH:
+			_bull_anim.speed_scale = 0.8
 			_bull_anim.play(_ANIM_DEATH)
 		_dead = true
 		died.emit(cause)