diff --git a/vacuum_gambit.p8 b/vacuum_gambit.p8
index 391e095..63b3a5b 100644
--- a/vacuum_gambit.p8
+++ b/vacuum_gambit.p8
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ hpcols_lut = csv[[36
 -- call after any change to maxhp
 -- configures health gradient
 function init_hpcols()
- hpcols = hpcols_lut[min(primary_ship.maxhp,6)]
+ hpcols = hpcols_lut[min(primary_ship.maxhp,5)]
 end
 
 function wipe_game()