diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm
index bd6a8bf77d..603829a2d0 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Credit where due:
 ///////////
 
 /proc/is_servant_of_ratvar(mob/M)
-	return istype(M) && M.mind && M.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/clockcult)
+	return isliving(M) && M.mind && M.mind.has_antag_datum(/datum/antagonist/clockcult)
 
 /proc/is_eligible_servant(mob/M)
 	if(!istype(M))