diff --git a/src/mudlib/combat/commands.py b/src/mudlib/combat/commands.py
index 5de2f41..e1bb261 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/combat/commands.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/combat/commands.py
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ from pathlib import Path
 from mudlib.combat.encounter import CombatState
 from mudlib.combat.engine import get_encounter, start_encounter
 from mudlib.combat.moves import CombatMove, load_moves
+from mudlib.combat.stamina import check_stamina_cues
 from mudlib.commands import CommandDefinition, register
 from mudlib.player import Player, players
 from mudlib.render.colors import colorize
@@ -107,6 +108,9 @@ async def do_attack(player: Player, target_args: str, move: CombatMove) -> None:
 
     send_char_vitals(player)
 
+    # Check stamina cues after attack cost
+    await check_stamina_cues(player)
+
     if switching:
         await player.send(f"You switch to {move.name}!\r\n")
     else:
@@ -136,6 +140,9 @@ async def do_defend(player: Player, _args: str, move: CombatMove) -> None:
 
     send_char_vitals(player)
 
+    # Check stamina cues after defense cost
+    await check_stamina_cues(player)
+
     # If in combat, queue the defense on the encounter
     encounter = get_encounter(player)
     if encounter is not None:
diff --git a/src/mudlib/combat/engine.py b/src/mudlib/combat/engine.py
index 8b575cd..39a8953 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/combat/engine.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/combat/engine.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 import time
 
 from mudlib.combat.encounter import IDLE_TIMEOUT, CombatEncounter, CombatState
+from mudlib.combat.stamina import check_stamina_cues
 from mudlib.entity import Entity, Mob
 from mudlib.gmcp import send_char_status, send_char_vitals
 from mudlib.render.colors import colorize
@@ -154,6 +155,10 @@ async def process_combat() -> None:
                 if isinstance(entity, Player):
                     send_char_vitals(entity)
 
+            # Check stamina cues after damage
+            await check_stamina_cues(encounter.attacker)
+            await check_stamina_cues(encounter.defender)
+
             if result.combat_ended:
                 # Determine winner/loser
                 if encounter.defender.pl <= 0:
diff --git a/src/mudlib/combat/stamina.py b/src/mudlib/combat/stamina.py
index 82e1319..f69ef71 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/combat/stamina.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/combat/stamina.py
@@ -65,8 +65,9 @@ async def check_stamina_cues(entity: Entity) -> None:
         # Send self-directed message
         await entity.send(f"{self_msg}\r\n")
 
-        # Broadcast to nearby players
-        await send_nearby_message(entity, entity.x, entity.y, f"{nearby_msg}\r\n")
+        # Broadcast to nearby players (only if entity has a location)
+        if entity.location is not None:
+            await send_nearby_message(entity, entity.x, entity.y, f"{nearby_msg}\r\n")
 
         # Update tracking
         entity._last_stamina_cue = current_threshold
diff --git a/src/mudlib/commands/power.py b/src/mudlib/commands/power.py
index 7c86c97..02874f3 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/commands/power.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/commands/power.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 import asyncio
 
 from mudlib.combat.engine import get_encounter
+from mudlib.combat.stamina import check_stamina_cues
 from mudlib.commands import CommandDefinition, register
 from mudlib.commands.movement import send_nearby_message
 from mudlib.gmcp import send_char_vitals
@@ -57,6 +58,9 @@ async def power_up_loop(player: Player, target_pl: float | None = None) -> None:
             # Send GMCP update
             send_char_vitals(player)
 
+            # Check stamina cues after deduction
+            await check_stamina_cues(player)
+
             # Send periodic aura message (every ~0.2s)
             if int(old_pl / 20) != int(player.pl / 20):
                 await player.send("Your aura flares!\r\n")
diff --git a/src/mudlib/resting.py b/src/mudlib/resting.py
index 077f1e5..fc06114 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/resting.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/resting.py
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ async def process_resting() -> None:
             was_sleeping = player.sleeping
             player.resting = False
             player.sleeping = False
+            player._last_stamina_cue = 1.0  # Reset stamina cues on full recovery
             send_char_status(player)
             send_char_vitals(player)
             message = (
diff --git a/src/mudlib/unconscious.py b/src/mudlib/unconscious.py
index aa6952d..f1df5c4 100644
--- a/src/mudlib/unconscious.py
+++ b/src/mudlib/unconscious.py
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ async def process_unconscious() -> None:
         # Check if player is now conscious
         if was_unconscious and player.pl > 0 and player.stamina > 0:
             # Player regained consciousness
+            player._last_stamina_cue = 1.0  # Reset stamina cues on recovery
             send_char_status(player)
             send_char_vitals(player)
             await player.send("You come to.\r\n")
diff --git a/tests/test_stamina_cue_wiring.py b/tests/test_stamina_cue_wiring.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a1a816a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_stamina_cue_wiring.py
@@ -0,0 +1,287 @@
+"""Tests for stamina cue system wiring and reset behavior."""
+
+import asyncio
+import contextlib
+from unittest.mock import AsyncMock, MagicMock, patch
+
+import pytest
+
+from mudlib.player import Player
+from mudlib.zone import Zone
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def mock_writer():
+    writer = MagicMock()
+    writer.write = MagicMock()
+    writer.drain = AsyncMock()
+    return writer
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def test_zone():
+    return Zone(name="test", width=10, height=10)
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def player(mock_writer, test_zone):
+    p = Player(
+        name="Goku",
+        x=5,
+        y=5,
+        pl=100.0,
+        stamina=100.0,
+        max_stamina=100.0,
+        writer=mock_writer,
+    )
+    p.move_to(test_zone, x=5, y=5)
+    return p
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def defender(test_zone):
+    w = MagicMock()
+    w.write = MagicMock()
+    w.drain = AsyncMock()
+    p = Player(
+        name="Vegeta",
+        x=5,
+        y=5,
+        pl=100.0,
+        stamina=100.0,
+        max_stamina=100.0,
+        writer=w,
+    )
+    p.move_to(test_zone, x=5, y=5)
+    return p
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_stamina_cue_after_combat_damage(player, defender):
+    """check_stamina_cues is called after damage in combat resolution."""
+    import time
+
+    from mudlib.combat.encounter import CombatState
+    from mudlib.combat.engine import active_encounters, start_encounter
+    from mudlib.combat.moves import CombatMove
+
+    # Clear encounters
+    active_encounters.clear()
+
+    # Create a move that deals damage
+    move = CombatMove(
+        name="weak punch",
+        command="weak",
+        move_type="attack",
+        damage_pct=0.5,
+        stamina_cost=5.0,
+        timing_window_ms=100,
+    )
+
+    # Start encounter
+    encounter = start_encounter(player, defender)
+    encounter.attack(move)
+
+    # Fast-forward to RESOLVE state
+    encounter.state = CombatState.RESOLVE
+    encounter.move_started_at = time.monotonic()
+
+    # Patch check_stamina_cues to verify it's called
+    with patch("mudlib.combat.engine.check_stamina_cues") as mock_check:
+        from mudlib.combat.engine import process_combat
+
+        await process_combat()
+
+        # Should be called for both entities after damage
+        assert mock_check.called
+        calls = [call[0][0] for call in mock_check.call_args_list]
+        assert player in calls
+        assert defender in calls
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_stamina_cue_after_power_up_deduction(player):
+    """check_stamina_cues is called during power-up stamina deduction."""
+    from mudlib.commands.power import power_up_loop
+
+    player.stamina = 100.0
+    player.max_stamina = 100.0
+    player.pl = 10.0
+    player.max_pl = 50.0
+
+    with patch("mudlib.commands.power.check_stamina_cues") as mock_check:
+        # Run power-up for a short time
+        task = asyncio.create_task(power_up_loop(player, target_pl=20.0))
+        await asyncio.sleep(0.15)  # Let a few ticks happen
+        task.cancel()
+        with contextlib.suppress(asyncio.CancelledError):
+            await task
+
+        # check_stamina_cues should have been called at least once
+        assert mock_check.called
+        # Verify player was the argument
+        calls = [call[0][0] for call in mock_check.call_args_list]
+        assert player in calls
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_stamina_cue_after_attack_cost(player, defender):
+    """check_stamina_cues is called after attack stamina cost deduction."""
+    from mudlib.combat.commands import do_attack
+    from mudlib.combat.engine import active_encounters
+    from mudlib.combat.moves import CombatMove
+    from mudlib.player import players
+
+    # Clear encounters
+    active_encounters.clear()
+
+    # Register defender in global players dict so do_attack can find it
+    players["Vegeta"] = defender
+
+    try:
+        # Create a move with high stamina cost
+        move = CombatMove(
+            name="power punch",
+            command="power",
+            move_type="attack",
+            damage_pct=0.3,
+            stamina_cost=60.0,
+            timing_window_ms=1000,
+        )
+
+        player.stamina = 100.0
+        player.max_stamina = 100.0
+
+        with patch("mudlib.combat.commands.check_stamina_cues") as mock_check:
+            await do_attack(player, "Vegeta", move)
+
+            # check_stamina_cues should have been called
+            assert mock_check.called
+            # Verify player was the argument
+            calls = [call[0][0] for call in mock_check.call_args_list]
+            assert player in calls
+    finally:
+        players.clear()
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_stamina_cue_after_defense_cost(player):
+    """check_stamina_cues is called after defense stamina cost deduction."""
+    from mudlib.combat.commands import do_defend
+    from mudlib.combat.moves import CombatMove
+
+    # Create a defense move with stamina cost
+    move = CombatMove(
+        name="duck",
+        command="duck",
+        move_type="defense",
+        stamina_cost=30.0,
+        timing_window_ms=100,
+    )
+
+    player.stamina = 100.0
+    player.max_stamina = 100.0
+
+    with patch("mudlib.combat.commands.check_stamina_cues") as mock_check:
+        # Use a short timing window to avoid blocking too long
+        move.timing_window_ms = 10
+        await do_defend(player, "", move)
+
+        # check_stamina_cues should have been called
+        assert mock_check.called
+        # Verify player was the argument
+        calls = [call[0][0] for call in mock_check.call_args_list]
+        assert player in calls
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_stamina_cue_reset_on_resting_recovery(player):
+    """_last_stamina_cue resets to 1.0 when stamina fully recovers via resting."""
+    from mudlib.combat.stamina import check_stamina_cues
+    from mudlib.player import players
+    from mudlib.resting import process_resting
+
+    # Register player in global dict so process_resting can find them
+    players[player.name] = player
+
+    try:
+        # Drop stamina to trigger a cue
+        player.stamina = 20.0
+        player.max_stamina = 100.0
+        await check_stamina_cues(player)
+        assert player._last_stamina_cue == 0.25  # Below 25% threshold
+
+        # Start resting and set stamina very close to max
+        player.resting = True
+        player.stamina = 99.85  # Will be clamped to 100.0 after one tick
+
+        # Process one tick to reach max
+        await process_resting()
+
+        # Stamina should be at max and _last_stamina_cue should reset
+        assert player.stamina == 100.0
+        assert player._last_stamina_cue == 1.0
+    finally:
+        players.clear()
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_stamina_cue_reset_on_unconscious_recovery(player):
+    """_last_stamina_cue resets to 1.0 when stamina recovers from unconsciousness."""
+    from mudlib.combat.stamina import check_stamina_cues
+    from mudlib.player import players
+    from mudlib.unconscious import process_unconscious
+
+    # Register player in global dict so process_unconscious can find them
+    players[player.name] = player
+
+    try:
+        # Drop stamina to trigger a cue
+        player.stamina = 5.0
+        player.max_stamina = 100.0
+        await check_stamina_cues(player)
+        assert player._last_stamina_cue == 0.10  # Below 10% threshold
+
+        # Drop to unconscious
+        player.stamina = 0.0
+        player.pl = 0.0
+
+        # Verify player is unconscious
+        assert player.posture == "unconscious"
+
+        # Process recovery tick to regain consciousness
+        await process_unconscious()
+
+        # Should have regained consciousness and reset cue
+        assert player.stamina > 0
+        assert player.pl > 0
+        assert player._last_stamina_cue == 1.0
+    finally:
+        players.clear()
+
+
+@pytest.mark.asyncio
+async def test_cue_fires_again_after_reset(player):
+    """After reset, cues fire again on next descent."""
+    from mudlib.combat.stamina import check_stamina_cues
+
+    player.max_stamina = 100.0
+
+    # First descent: trigger 75% threshold
+    player.stamina = 70.0
+    player.writer.write.reset_mock()
+    await check_stamina_cues(player)
+    first_call_count = player.writer.write.call_count
+    assert first_call_count > 0
+    assert player._last_stamina_cue == 0.75
+
+    # Recover to max and reset
+    player.stamina = 100.0
+    player._last_stamina_cue = 1.0
+
+    # Second descent: should fire again at 75%
+    player.stamina = 70.0
+    player.writer.write.reset_mock()
+    await check_stamina_cues(player)
+    second_call_count = player.writer.write.call_count
+    assert second_call_count > 0  # Should fire again