diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
index 4106277667..7cc16ad306 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/storage/CoreBlock.java
@@ -282,8 +282,11 @@ public class CoreBlock extends StorageBlock{
         public void afterDestroyed(){
             if(state.rules.coreCapture){
                 tile.setNet(block, lastDamage, 0);
-                //core is invincible for several seconds to prevent recapture
-                ((CoreBuild)tile.build).iframes = captureInvicibility;
+                //building does not exist on client yet
+                if(!net.client()){
+                    //core is invincible for several seconds to prevent recapture
+                    ((CoreBuild)tile.build).iframes = captureInvicibility;
+                }
             }
         }