diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/entities/Puddles.java b/core/src/mindustry/entities/Puddles.java
index 03abdbf272..84ffd150cb 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/entities/Puddles.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/entities/Puddles.java
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ public class Puddles{
             return;
         }
 
-        if(tile.floor().isLiquid && !canStayOn(liquid, tile.floor().liquidDrop)){
+        if(tile.floor().isLiquid && tile.floor().liquidDrop != null && !canStayOn(liquid, tile.floor().liquidDrop)){
             reactPuddle(tile.floor().liquidDrop, liquid, amount, tile, ax, ay);
 
             Puddle p = get(tile);