diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/lavaland/brimdemon/brimbeam.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/lavaland/brimdemon/brimbeam.dm
index 5900289cae5..2daef4e1ae9 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/lavaland/brimdemon/brimbeam.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/lavaland/brimdemon/brimbeam.dm
@@ -86,7 +86,8 @@
 /datum/action/cooldown/mob_cooldown/brimbeam/proc/extinguish_laser()
 	if(!length(beam_parts))
 		return FALSE
-	owner.move_resist = initial(owner.move_resist)
+	if (owner)
+		owner.move_resist = initial(owner.move_resist)
 	for(var/obj/effect/brimbeam/beam in beam_parts)
 		beam.disperse()
 	beam_parts = list()