diff --git a/engine/partcfgs/high.cfg b/engine/partcfgs/high.cfg
index f829d4c18..53ca8b2d5 100644
--- a/engine/partcfgs/high.cfg
+++ b/engine/partcfgs/high.cfg
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ r_part +tr_rocket
 	step 5
 	scale 30
 	alpha 0.2
-	die 1.5
+	die 0.75
 	//diesubrand 10.25
 	randomvel 0.2
 	rgb 5 5 5