diff --git a/source/enemy/nclam.cpp b/source/enemy/nclam.cpp
index a23645596..2fa3f1937 100644
--- a/source/enemy/nclam.cpp
+++ b/source/enemy/nclam.cpp
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ bool CNpcClamEnemy::processSensor()
 
 		default:
 			{
-				if ( playerXDistSqr + playerYDistSqr < 10000 )
+				if ( playerXDistSqr + playerYDistSqr < 40000 )
 				{
 					m_controlFunc = NPC_CONTROL_CLOSE;
 					m_extendDir = EXTEND_UP;