diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 0c4f836..5fff6b9 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -594,7 +594,9 @@ minetest.register_on_player_hpchange(function(player)
 end)
 
 minetest.register_on_respawnplayer(function(player)
+	if player_exists(player) then
 	update_health(player)
+	end
 	hb.hide_hudbar(player, "breath")
 end)