diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm
index 30ab2da128..252d0e3d23 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/cult/blood_magic.dm
@@ -589,6 +589,7 @@
 			SEND_SOUND(user, sound('sound/effects/magic.ogg',0,1,25))
 		else
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The spell will not work on [target]!</span>")
+			return
 		..()
 
 //Armor: Gives the target a basic cultist combat loadout