diff --git a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/UnitAutomation.kt b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/UnitAutomation.kt
index 876511c628..de39d0a77f 100644
--- a/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/UnitAutomation.kt
+++ b/core/src/com/unciv/logic/automation/UnitAutomation.kt
@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ class UnitAutomation{
 
     private fun tryHeadTowardsEncampment(unit: MapUnit): Boolean {
         if(unit.civInfo.isBarbarian()) return false
+        if(unit.type==UnitType.Missile) return false // don't use missiles against barbarians...
         val knownEncampments = unit.civInfo.gameInfo.tileMap.values.asSequence()
                 .filter { it.improvement==Constants.barbarianEncampment && unit.civInfo.exploredTiles.contains(it.position) }
         val cities = unit.civInfo.cities