diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/NuclearReactor.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/NuclearReactor.java
index 53630c4cd0..2a53e1b4c0 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/NuclearReactor.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/power/NuclearReactor.java
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ public class NuclearReactor extends PowerGenerator{
         hasLiquids = true;
         rebuildable = false;
         flags = EnumSet.of(BlockFlag.reactor, BlockFlag.generator);
+        schematicPriority = -5;
     }
 
     @Override