diff --git a/scripts/tests/e3/rules.lua b/scripts/tests/e3/rules.lua
index 4f44bc3a4..0888aa0b9 100644
--- a/scripts/tests/e3/rules.lua
+++ b/scripts/tests/e3/rules.lua
@@ -1011,6 +1011,7 @@ end
 function test_demons_using_mallornlance()
     -- bug 2392
     set_rule("skillchange.demon.up", "0")
+    set_rule("NewbieImmunity", "0")
     local r = region.create(0, 0, "plain")
     local f = faction.create('goblin')
     local u = unit.create(f, r, 1, 'demon')
@@ -1019,5 +1020,9 @@ function test_demons_using_mallornlance()
     u:add_item('mallornlance', 1)
     u:add_order('BEWACHE')
     process_orders()
+    if not u.guard then
+        init_reports()
+        write_report(f)
+    end
     assert_true(u.guard)
 end