diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/Combat.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/Combat.java
index 1150a3f4e..8a3e7ddc9 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/Combat.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/util/Combat.java
@@ -209,7 +209,9 @@ public class Combat {
             }
 
             if (configInstance.getSwordsPVE() && !(damager instanceof Player)) {
-                swordsManager.counterAttackChecks((LivingEntity) damager, event.getDamage());
+                if (damager instanceof LivingEntity) {
+                    swordsManager.counterAttackChecks((LivingEntity) damager, event.getDamage());
+                }
             }
 
             if (configInstance.getAcrobaticsPVP() && damager instanceof Player) {