diff --git a/mods/d2k/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/d2k/rules/defaults.yaml
index 1c4a8846dc..18a7091b96 100644
--- a/mods/d2k/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/d2k/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -332,8 +332,10 @@
 		DamagedSounds: EXPLSML1.WAV
 		DestroyedSounds: EXPLHG1.WAV
 	WithSpriteBody:
-	WithBuildingExplosion:
-		Sequences: building, self_destruct, large_explosion
+	Explodes:
+		Type: Footprint
+		Weapon: BuildingExplode
+		EmptyWeapon: BuildingExplode
 	RepairableBuilding:
 		PlayerExperience: 25
 	EmitInfantryOnSell:
diff --git a/mods/d2k/weapons/other.yaml b/mods/d2k/weapons/other.yaml
index 5d000c5ca3..3d307effb1 100644
--- a/mods/d2k/weapons/other.yaml
+++ b/mods/d2k/weapons/other.yaml
@@ -186,6 +186,10 @@ UnitExplodeLarge:
 		Explosions: large_explosion
 		ImpactSounds: EXPLLG2.WAV
 
+BuildingExplode:
+	Warhead@1Eff: CreateEffect
+		Explosions: building, self_destruct, large_explosion
+
 grenade:
 	ReloadDelay: 50
 	Range: 4c0