From f92e7fffac323a34bfe47890715f2516ba71b733 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Anuken <arnukren@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 14:13:39 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Fixed #11603

---
 core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java | 4 +++-
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
index 48d601a47e..7e0ab67fb1 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
@@ -353,7 +353,9 @@ public class Turret extends ReloadTurret{
 
         @Override
         public boolean shouldConsume(){
-            return isShooting() || reloadCounter < reload;
+            //when the block is first placed, it shouldn't consume power/liquid just to "cool down" from the initial reload
+            //thus, it should only consume once it has actually shot at something
+            return isShooting() || (reloadCounter < reload && totalShots > 0);
         }
 
         @Override