diff --git a/doc/fixes36.2 b/doc/fixes36.2
index 3c514a8a4..a8202713e 100644
--- a/doc/fixes36.2
+++ b/doc/fixes36.2
@@ -117,6 +117,9 @@ for hilite_status of string status fields (title, dungeon-level, alignment),
 jumping into or over a Sokoban pit, or over a fire trap, triggers trap twice
 mimics created by #wizgenesis could block or not block vision incorrectly
 handle monsters inside the invocation area
+give monsters who have had a worn item stolen or who have been life-saved
+	(used up amulet) a chance to wear replacement gear on next move
+	instead of having to wait until they pick something up
 
 
 Fixes to Post-3.6.1 Problems that Were Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/src/mhitm.c b/src/mhitm.c
index 3b0f11855..95413843c 100644
--- a/src/mhitm.c
+++ b/src/mhitm.c
@@ -1268,6 +1268,9 @@ register struct attack *mattk;
                     mwepgone(mdef);
                 otmp->owornmask = 0L;
                 update_mon_intrinsics(mdef, otmp, FALSE, FALSE);
+                /* give monster a chance to wear other equipment on its next
+                   move instead of waiting until it picks something up */
+                mdef->misc_worn_check |= I_SPECIAL;
             }
             /* add_to_minv() might free otmp [if it merges] */
             if (vis)
diff --git a/src/mon.c b/src/mon.c
index 39e777a26..335e5b6b8 100644
--- a/src/mon.c
+++ b/src/mon.c
@@ -731,6 +731,17 @@ movemon()
         if (minliquid(mtmp))
             continue;
 
+        /* after losing equipment, try to put on replacement */
+        if (mtmp->misc_worn_check & I_SPECIAL) {
+            long oldworn;
+
+            mtmp->misc_worn_check &= ~I_SPECIAL;
+            oldworn = mtmp->misc_worn_check;
+            m_dowear(mtmp, FALSE);
+            if (mtmp->misc_worn_check != oldworn || !mtmp->mcanmove)
+                continue;
+        }
+
         if (is_hider(mtmp->data)) {
             /* unwatched mimics and piercers may hide again  [MRS] */
             if (restrap(mtmp))
@@ -1796,6 +1807,8 @@ struct monst *mtmp;
             pline_The("medallion crumbles to dust!");
         }
         m_useup(mtmp, lifesave);
+        /* equip replacement amulet, if any, on next move */
+        mtmp->misc_worn_check |= I_SPECIAL;
 
         surviver = !(mvitals[monsndx(mtmp->data)].mvflags & G_GENOD);
         mtmp->mcanmove = 1;
@@ -1806,13 +1819,14 @@ struct monst *mtmp;
         if (mtmp->mhpmax <= 0)
             mtmp->mhpmax = 10;
         mtmp->mhp = mtmp->mhpmax;
-        if (surviver)
-            return;
 
-        /* genocided monster can't be life-saved */
-        if (cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my))
-            pline("Unfortunately, %s is still genocided...", mon_nam(mtmp));
-        mtmp->mhp = 0;
+        if (!surviver) {
+            /* genocided monster can't be life-saved */
+            if (cansee(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my))
+                pline("Unfortunately, %s is still genocided...",
+                      mon_nam(mtmp));
+            mtmp->mhp = 0;
+        }
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/src/uhitm.c b/src/uhitm.c
index 0e482d6ec..b240eef26 100644
--- a/src/uhitm.c
+++ b/src/uhitm.c
@@ -1484,6 +1484,9 @@ struct attack *mattk;
                 setmnotwielded(mdef, otmp);
             otmp->owornmask = 0L;
             update_mon_intrinsics(mdef, otmp, FALSE, FALSE);
+            /* give monster a chance to wear other equipment on its next
+               move instead of waiting until it picks something up */
+            mdef->misc_worn_check |= I_SPECIAL;
 
             if (otmp == stealoid) /* special message for final item */
                 pline("%s finishes taking off %s suit.", Monnam(mdef),