diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
index 6a307ca09..c175e64d9 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Talent.java
@@ -683,7 +683,7 @@ public enum Talent {
 			Buff.affect(enemy, SuckerPunchTracker.class);
 		}
 
-		if (hero.hasTalent(Talent.FOLLOWUP_STRIKE) && enemy.alignment == Char.Alignment.ENEMY) {
+		if (hero.hasTalent(Talent.FOLLOWUP_STRIKE) && enemy.isAlive() && enemy.alignment == Char.Alignment.ENEMY) {
 			if (hero.belongings.attackingWeapon() instanceof MissileWeapon) {
 				Buff.prolong(hero, FollowupStrikeTracker.class, 5f).object = enemy.id();
 			} else if (hero.buff(FollowupStrikeTracker.class) != null