diff --git a/source/weapons.qc b/source/weapons.qc
index d7a1769..a0314d7 100644
--- a/source/weapons.qc
+++ b/source/weapons.qc
@@ -414,6 +414,8 @@ void() wep_fire_lightning = {
 	vector org;
 	float cells;
 
+	make_vectors(self.v_angle);
+
 	if(self.ammo_cells < 1) {
 		self.weapon = wep_best_weapon();
 		wep_set_current_ammo();