diff --git a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/alchemicalhydra/HydraPlugin.java b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/alchemicalhydra/HydraPlugin.java
index 15b8c1c055..d0394fb963 100644
--- a/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/alchemicalhydra/HydraPlugin.java
+++ b/runelite-client/src/main/java/net/runelite/client/plugins/alchemicalhydra/HydraPlugin.java
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ public class HydraPlugin extends Plugin
 	@Subscribe
 	private void onGameTick(GameTick event)
 	{
-		if (!inHydraInstance)
+		if (!inHydraInstance || hydra == null)
 		{
 			return;
 		}