diff --git a/data/core/macros/animation-utils.cfg b/data/core/macros/animation-utils.cfg
index 4ab93b8354f..32dd0c60262 100644
--- a/data/core/macros/animation-utils.cfg
+++ b/data/core/macros/animation-utils.cfg
@@ -448,6 +448,9 @@
 
 #define MISSILE_FRAME_LIGHT_BEAM
     # Animate a beam of light coming down from the heavens.
+
+    missile_start_time=-245
+
     [if]
         direction=n,ne,nw
 
@@ -695,6 +698,8 @@
 #define MISSILE_FRAME_FIREBALL
     # Animate a projectile for a fireball attack.
 
+    missile_start_time=-350
+
 	[if]
 		direction=n,ne,nw
 		hits=yes