diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index a3af75f..4dc34b5 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ guards.guard_data = {
 	water_damage = 0,
 	lava_damage = 0,
 	light_damage = 0,
-	view_range = 4,
+	view_range = 32, -- search for hostile mobs!
 	owner = "Guard Guild",
 	order = "stand",
 	fear_height = 3,