diff --git a/src/environment.cpp b/src/environment.cpp
index ee4488476..e1f79803b 100644
--- a/src/environment.cpp
+++ b/src/environment.cpp
@@ -2567,6 +2567,8 @@ void ClientEnvironment::damageLocalPlayer(u8 damage, bool handle_hp)
 	assert(lplayer);
 	
 	if(handle_hp){
+		if (lplayer->hp == 0) // Don't damage a dead player
+			return;
 		if(lplayer->hp > damage)
 			lplayer->hp -= damage;
 		else