diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index a53504e4d..17667be2f 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -1570,6 +1570,8 @@ clarify in the #quit message that it doesn't save the game
 cursed potion of invisibility removes intrinsic invisibility
 fix bug which caused engulf damage from air elementals and fog clouds to
         ignore damage reduction from armor class
+elementals do double damage on their home plane
+water elementals move slightly more slowly
 
 
 Fixes to 3.7.0-x General Problems Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/include/monsters.h b/include/monsters.h
index d13cc9178..bf4d30c3d 100644
--- a/include/monsters.h
+++ b/include/monsters.h
@@ -1600,7 +1600,7 @@
         M2_STRONG | M2_NEUTER, 0,
         10, CLR_BROWN, EARTH_ELEMENTAL),
     MON(NAM("water elemental"), S_ELEMENTAL,
-        LVL(8, 6, 2, 30, 0), (G_NOCORPSE | 1),
+        LVL(8, 5, 2, 30, 0), (G_NOCORPSE | 1),
         A(ATTK(AT_CLAW, AD_PHYS, 5, 6),
           NO_ATTK, NO_ATTK, NO_ATTK, NO_ATTK, NO_ATTK),
         SIZ(2500, 0, MS_SILENT, MZ_HUGE), MR_POISON | MR_STONE, 0,
diff --git a/src/mhitu.c b/src/mhitu.c
index 89f6006dd..160864c23 100644
--- a/src/mhitu.c
+++ b/src/mhitu.c
@@ -431,6 +431,13 @@ getmattk(
 
     }
 
+    /* elementals on their home plane do double damage */
+    if (attk != alt_attk_buf && is_home_elemental(mptr)) {
+        *alt_attk_buf = *attk;
+        attk = alt_attk_buf;
+        attk->damn *= 2;
+    }
+
     return attk;
 }