diff --git a/src/server/scripts/Outland/BlackTemple/boss_illidan.cpp b/src/server/scripts/Outland/BlackTemple/boss_illidan.cpp
index 1e1e0935b..c40ea1c5d 100644
--- a/src/server/scripts/Outland/BlackTemple/boss_illidan.cpp
+++ b/src/server/scripts/Outland/BlackTemple/boss_illidan.cpp
@@ -216,6 +216,7 @@ struct boss_illidan_stormrage : public BossAI
         me->SetStandState(UNIT_STAND_STATE_KNEEL);
         me->SetSheath(SHEATH_STATE_UNARMED);
         me->SetControlled(false, UNIT_STATE_ROOT);
+        me->SetCombatMovement(true);
 
         ScheduleHealthCheckEvent(90, [&] {
             // Call for minions