diff --git a/src/k_botsearch.c b/src/k_botsearch.c
index e4227f777..bdc7ecf62 100644
--- a/src/k_botsearch.c
+++ b/src/k_botsearch.c
@@ -458,6 +458,7 @@ static BlockItReturn_t K_FindObjectsForNudging(mobj_t *thing)
 		case MT_BUBBLESHIELDTRAP:
 		case MT_DUELBOMB:
 		case MT_GACHABOM:
+		case MT_SPECIALSTAGEBOMB:
 			K_AddDodgeObject(thing, side, 20);
 			break;
 		case MT_SHRINK_GUN: