diff --git a/src/com/projectkorra/ProjectKorra/Methods.java b/src/com/projectkorra/ProjectKorra/Methods.java
index e62d441a..b17763ad 100644
--- a/src/com/projectkorra/ProjectKorra/Methods.java
+++ b/src/com/projectkorra/ProjectKorra/Methods.java
@@ -610,7 +610,8 @@ public class Methods {
 
 	public static String getBoundAbility(Player player) {
 		BendingPlayer bPlayer = getBendingPlayer(player.getName());
-
+		if (bPlayer == null) return null;
+		
 		int slot = player.getInventory().getHeldItemSlot() + 1;
 		return bPlayer.abilities.get(slot);
 	}