diff --git a/arogue7/fight.c b/arogue7/fight.c
index f487ca8..d053c7a 100644
--- a/arogue7/fight.c
+++ b/arogue7/fight.c
@@ -638,7 +638,8 @@ bool back_stab;
 
 		    if (mult > 5)
 			mult = 5;
-		    if (weap->o_type == RELIC && weap->o_which == MUSTY_DAGGER)
+		    if (weap && weap->o_type == RELIC && 
+                        weap->o_which == MUSTY_DAGGER)
 			mult++;
 		    damage *= mult;
 		}