diff --git a/src/state/index.js b/src/state/index.js
index 24f0ad7..00357b4 100644
--- a/src/state/index.js
+++ b/src/state/index.js
@@ -473,7 +473,7 @@ function difficultyComparator (a, b) {
 function takeDamage (state) {
   if (!state.isPlaying) { return; }
   state.score.combo = 0;
-  state.score.multiplier = 1;
+  state.score.multiplier = Math.ceil(state.score.multiplier / 2);
   if (AFRAME.utils.getUrlParameter('godmode')) { return; }
   state.damage++;
   checkGameOver(state);