diff --git a/src/skill.c b/src/skill.c
index e9af1a4..0f5b1c0 100644
--- a/src/skill.c
+++ b/src/skill.c
@@ -652,7 +652,6 @@ skill_backstab(Skill *skill, SkillData *data)
 		player_monster_kill_check(data->player, m);
 		if (result.dmg) {
 			mixer_play_effect(SWORD_HIT);
-			monster_set_state(m, STUNNED, (Uint8)(2 + player_has_artifact(data->player, INCREASED_STUN)));
 			monster_set_bleeding(m);
 		}
 	}