diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java
index db1a025a6..51f5798a7 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/mobs/Monk.java
@@ -118,7 +118,9 @@ public class Monk extends Mob {
 			return super.defenseVerb();
 		} else {
 			f.detach();
-			Sample.INSTANCE.play( Assets.Sounds.HIT_PARRY, 1, Random.Float(0.96f, 1.05f));
+			if (sprite != null && sprite.visible) {
+				Sample.INSTANCE.play(Assets.Sounds.HIT_PARRY, 1, Random.Float(0.96f, 1.05f));
+			}
 			focusCooldown = Random.NormalFloat( 6, 7 );
 			return Messages.get(this, "parried");
 		}