diff --git a/code/modules/unit_tests/combat.dm b/code/modules/unit_tests/combat.dm
index 0ad01c2cb9f8..639da01c200f 100644
--- a/code/modules/unit_tests/combat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/unit_tests/combat.dm
@@ -94,5 +94,4 @@
 	victim.attack_hand(attacker)
 
 	TEST_ASSERT_EQUAL(victim.loc.x, run_loc_bottom_left.x + 2, "Victim was moved after being pushed against a wall")
-	TEST_ASSERT(victim.has_status_effect(STATUS_EFFECT_KNOCKDOWN), "Victim was not knocked down after being pushed against a wall")
 	TEST_ASSERT_EQUAL(victim.get_active_held_item(), null, "Victim didn't drop toolbox after being pushed against a wall")