diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/WildMagic.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/WildMagic.java
index b5344bcdd..4b22c6613 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/WildMagic.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/abilities/mage/WildMagic.java
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ public class WildMagic extends ArmorAbility {
 			cur.partialCharge++;
 			cur.curCharges--;
 		}
-		if (!wands.isEmpty()) {
+		if (!wands.isEmpty() && hero.isAlive()) {
 			zapWand(wands, hero, target);
 		} else {
 			if (hero.buff(WildMagicTracker.class) != null) {