diff --git a/src/k_terrain.c b/src/k_terrain.c
index e4f311a11..f9194835f 100644
--- a/src/k_terrain.c
+++ b/src/k_terrain.c
@@ -979,10 +979,10 @@ void K_HandleFootstepParticles(mobj_t *mo)
 			// No TERRAIN effects for this object.
 			return;
 		}
-
-		fs = K_GetFootstepByIndex(mo->terrain->footstepID);
 	}
 
+	fs = K_GetFootstepByIndex(mo->terrain->footstepID);
+
 	if (mo->player != NULL)
 	{
 		// Match behaviour of the previous entry in the series: