diff --git a/scripts/tests/common.lua b/scripts/tests/common.lua
index d76c2cfdf..b77606266 100644
--- a/scripts/tests/common.lua
+++ b/scripts/tests/common.lua
@@ -1160,3 +1160,19 @@ function test_bug_2393_cart()
     process_orders()
     assert_equal(r1, u.region)
 end
+
+function test_immunity_stops_guard()
+    eressea.settings.set("NewbieImmunity", 2)
+    local f = faction.create('human')
+    local r = region.create(0, 0, 'plain')
+    local u = unit.create(f, r)
+    u:set_skill('polearm', 2)
+    u:add_item('lance', 1)
+    u:add_order('BEWACHE')
+    process_orders()
+    assert_equal(f.age, 1)
+    assert_true(not u.guard)
+    process_orders()
+    assert_equal(f.age, 2)
+    assert_true(u.guard)
+end
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