diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpStateSingle.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpStateSingle.java
index 82a8849b0c..172b0c92a2 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpStateSingle.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/xptracker/XpStateSingle.java
@@ -232,6 +232,11 @@ class XpStateSingle
 
 	public void tick(long delta)
 	{
+		// Don't tick skills that have not gained XP or have been reset.
+		if (xpGained <= 0)
+		{
+			return;
+		}
 		skillTime += delta;
 	}