diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
index b31f015cb..0f1d1a440 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/Combo.java
@@ -264,6 +264,7 @@ public class Combo extends Buff implements ActionIndicator.Action {
 			}
 			
 			dmg = target.attackProc(enemy, dmg);
+			boolean wasAlly = enemy.alignment == target.alignment;
 			enemy.damage( dmg, this );
 
 			//special effects
@@ -323,8 +324,9 @@ public class Combo extends Buff implements ActionIndicator.Action {
 			//Post-attack behaviour
 			switch(type){
 				case CLEAVE:
-					if (!enemy.isAlive()) {
-						//combo isn't reset, but rather increments with a cleave kill, and grants more time.
+					//combo isn't reset, but rather increments with a cleave kill, and grants more time.
+					//this includes corrupting kills (which is why we check alignment
+					if (!enemy.isAlive() || (!wasAlly && enemy.alignment == target.alignment)) {
 						hit( enemy );
 						comboTime = 12f;
 					} else {