diff --git a/scripts/domain/combat/combat_manager.gd b/scripts/domain/combat/combat_manager.gd
index e085c00..4f5fced 100644
--- a/scripts/domain/combat/combat_manager.gd
+++ b/scripts/domain/combat/combat_manager.gd
@@ -235,6 +235,7 @@ func _on_player_died(_payload: Dictionary) -> void:
 	var elapsed: int = int(Time.get_ticks_msec() / 1000.0 - _run_start_time)
 	var score: int = EndlessRecords.compute_score(wave_reached, elapsed)
 	EndlessRecords.add_record(wave_reached, elapsed, kills)
+	MetaProgress.add_aether(SettingsManager.aether_for_wave(wave_reached))
 	PlayerManager.reset()
 	BulletManager.reset()
 	EnemyManager.reset()