diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/SnipersMark.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/SnipersMark.java
index b56e41532..8455e1a7d 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/SnipersMark.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/buffs/SnipersMark.java
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ package com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.buffs;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.Dungeon;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.Actor;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.Char;
+import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.actors.hero.Hero;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.items.weapon.SpiritBow;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.messages.Messages;
 import com.shatteredpixel.shatteredpixeldungeon.sprites.ItemSprite;
@@ -88,7 +89,10 @@ public class SnipersMark extends FlavourBuff implements ActionIndicator.Action {
 	@Override
 	public void doAction() {
 		
-		SpiritBow bow = Dungeon.hero.belongings.getItem(SpiritBow.class);
+		Hero hero = Dungeon.hero;
+		if (hero == null) return;
+		
+		SpiritBow bow = hero.belongings.getItem(SpiritBow.class);
 		if (bow == null) return;
 		
 		SpiritBow.SpiritArrow arrow = bow.knockArrow();
@@ -99,7 +103,7 @@ public class SnipersMark extends FlavourBuff implements ActionIndicator.Action {
 		
 		bow.sniperSpecial = true;
 		
-		arrow.cast(Dungeon.hero, QuickSlotButton.autoAim(ch, arrow));
+		arrow.cast(hero, QuickSlotButton.autoAim(ch, arrow));
 		detach();
 		
 	}