diff --git a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/GreatCrab.java b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/GreatCrab.java
index f73a0b880..f87ea6c29 100644
--- a/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/GreatCrab.java
+++ b/src/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/GreatCrab.java
@@ -66,7 +66,8 @@ public class GreatCrab extends Crab {
 	public void damage( int dmg, Object src ){
 		//crab blocks all attacks originating from the hero or enemy characters or traps if it is alerted.
 		//All direct damage from these sources is negated, no exceptions. blob/debuff effects go through as normal.
-		if (enemySeen && (src instanceof Wand || src instanceof LightningTrap.Electricity || src instanceof Char)){
+		if ((enemySeen && state != SLEEPING && paralysed == 0)
+				&& (src instanceof Wand || src instanceof LightningTrap.Electricity || src instanceof Char)){
 			GLog.n( Messages.get(this, "noticed") );
 			sprite.showStatus( CharSprite.NEUTRAL, Messages.get(this, "blocked") );
 		} else {