diff --git a/src/Tools/Eraser.gd b/src/Tools/Eraser.gd
index 7a07595c2..fcbfb3c2a 100644
--- a/src/Tools/Eraser.gd
+++ b/src/Tools/Eraser.gd
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ func set_config(config : Dictionary) -> void:
 
 func draw_start(position : Vector2) -> void:
 	Global.canvas.selection.transform_content_confirm()
-	update_mask()
+	update_mask(_strength == 1)
 	_changed = false
 	_drawer.color_op.changed = false