diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/StatusEffect.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/StatusEffect.java
index 24bd06ee7d..1b0a6a96e6 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/StatusEffect.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/StatusEffect.java
@@ -62,7 +62,9 @@ public class StatusEffect extends UnlockableContent{
 
     @Override
     public void init(){
-        initblock.run();
+        if(initblock != null){
+            initblock.run();
+        }
     }
 
     public void init(Runnable run){