diff --git a/src/main/java/com/rolandoislas/multihotbar/HotbarLogic.java b/src/main/java/com/rolandoislas/multihotbar/HotbarLogic.java
index 07e3467..47b0cf8 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/rolandoislas/multihotbar/HotbarLogic.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/rolandoislas/multihotbar/HotbarLogic.java
@@ -301,6 +301,8 @@ public void pickupEvent(EntityItemPickupEvent event) {
             return;
         // Check if compatible stack is in inventory
         EntityPlayer player = Minecraft.getMinecraft().player;
+        if (player == null)
+            return;
         int slot = getFirstCompatibleStack(event.getItem().getEntityItem());
         if (slot >= 0) {
             ItemStack stack = player.inventory.getStackInSlot(slot);