diff --git a/mobs/morgut.lua b/mobs/morgut.lua
index 8808039..703a80d 100644
--- a/mobs/morgut.lua
+++ b/mobs/morgut.lua
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ mobs:register_mob("nssm:morgut", {
 
 				minetest.after(1, function(self)
 
-					if self and self.attack:is_player() then
+					if self and self.attack and self.attack:is_player() then
 
 						local pname = self.attack:get_player_name()
 						local player_inv = minetest.get_inventory(