diff --git a/code/datums/gamemode/factions/bloodcult/bloodcult_buildings.dm b/code/datums/gamemode/factions/bloodcult/bloodcult_buildings.dm
index c218ea46c068..276be4cfce2b 100644
--- a/code/datums/gamemode/factions/bloodcult/bloodcult_buildings.dm
+++ b/code/datums/gamemode/factions/bloodcult/bloodcult_buildings.dm
@@ -705,6 +705,7 @@
 			to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>Another shade was faster, and is currently possessing \the [blade].</span>")
 			return
 		var/mob/living/simple_animal/shade/shadeMob = new(blade)
+		blade.shade = shadeMob
 		shadeMob.status_flags |= GODMODE
 		shadeMob.canmove = 0
 		var/datum/role/cultist/cultist = M.mind.GetRole(CULTIST)