diff --git a/src/main/java/thaumic/tinkerer/common/item/ItemBloodSword.java b/src/main/java/thaumic/tinkerer/common/item/ItemBloodSword.java
index eaf4b254..279586f7 100644
--- a/src/main/java/thaumic/tinkerer/common/item/ItemBloodSword.java
+++ b/src/main/java/thaumic/tinkerer/common/item/ItemBloodSword.java
@@ -127,6 +127,9 @@ public class ItemBloodSword extends ItemSword implements IRepairable, ITTinkerer
 
     @SubscribeEvent
     public void onDamageTaken(LivingAttackEvent event) {
+        if(event.entity==null)
+            return;
+        
         if (event.entity.worldObj.isRemote)
             return;