diff --git a/modules/wave_defense/threat_events.lua b/modules/wave_defense/threat_events.lua
index ab314c81..c003ec1a 100644
--- a/modules/wave_defense/threat_events.lua
+++ b/modules/wave_defense/threat_events.lua
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ end
 
 local function shred_simple_entities(entity)
     local threat = WD.get('threat')
-    if threat < 5000 then
+    if threat < 25000 then
         return
     end
     local simple_entities =