diff --git a/source/core/src/main/com/csse3200/game/components/EffectComponent.java b/source/core/src/main/com/csse3200/game/components/EffectComponent.java
index 32b32e3d3..eccf5e35b 100644
--- a/source/core/src/main/com/csse3200/game/components/EffectComponent.java
+++ b/source/core/src/main/com/csse3200/game/components/EffectComponent.java
@@ -54,9 +54,6 @@ public void update() {
 
         // apply slow effect
         if (mob) {
-            if (target == null) {
-                return;
-            }
             if (slowFlag) {
                 isSlowed = true;
                 Vector2 half_speed = new Vector2(defaultTargetSpeed.x / 2, defaultTargetSpeed.y / 2);