diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsEventHandler.java
index e691b9a1c..383cd70a4 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsEventHandler.java
@@ -51,6 +51,9 @@ public abstract class AcrobaticsEventHandler {
      * @return true if the damage is fatal, false otherwise
      */
     protected boolean isFatal(int damage) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return true;
+
         if (player.getHealth() - damage < 1) {
             return true;
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsManager.java
index d1d41cdd9..5361df9fa 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/AcrobaticsManager.java
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ public class AcrobaticsManager {
      * @param event The event to check
      */
     public void rollCheck(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionInstance.roll(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -54,6 +57,9 @@ public class AcrobaticsManager {
      * @param event The event to check
      */
     public void dodgeCheck(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionInstance.dodge(player)) {
             return;
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/DodgeEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/DodgeEventHandler.java
index 9dec99742..6fe6064e9 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/DodgeEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/DodgeEventHandler.java
@@ -39,11 +39,17 @@ public class DodgeEventHandler extends AcrobaticsEventHandler {
 
     @Override
     protected void sendAbilityMessage() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         player.sendMessage(LocaleLoader.getString("Acrobatics.Combat.Proc"));
     }
 
     @Override
     protected void processXPGain(int xp) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         PlayerProfile profile = manager.getProfile();
 
         if (System.currentTimeMillis() >= profile.getRespawnATS() + 5) {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/RollEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/RollEventHandler.java
index 9700a000e..4ef6f39d4 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/RollEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/acrobatics/RollEventHandler.java
@@ -56,6 +56,9 @@ public class RollEventHandler extends AcrobaticsEventHandler {
 
     @Override
     protected void sendAbilityMessage() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (isGraceful) {
             player.sendMessage(LocaleLoader.getString("Acrobatics.Ability.Proc"));
         }
@@ -67,6 +70,9 @@ public class RollEventHandler extends AcrobaticsEventHandler {
 
     @Override
     protected void processXPGain(int xpGain) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         Skills.xpProcessing(player, manager.getProfile(), SkillType.ACROBATICS, xpGain);
     }
 
@@ -74,6 +80,9 @@ public class RollEventHandler extends AcrobaticsEventHandler {
      * Check if this is a graceful roll.
      */
     private void isGracefulRoll() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (Permissions.getInstance().gracefulRoll(player)) {
             this.isGraceful = player.isSneaking();
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/archery/ArcheryManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/archery/ArcheryManager.java
index c9111cf10..d3f968abb 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/archery/ArcheryManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/archery/ArcheryManager.java
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@ public class ArcheryManager {
      * @param livingEntity Entity damaged by the arrow
      */
     public void trackArrows(LivingEntity livingEntity) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.trackArrows(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -57,6 +60,9 @@ public class ArcheryManager {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     public void dazeCheck(Player defender, EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.daze(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -81,6 +87,9 @@ public class ArcheryManager {
      * @param event The event to modify.
      */
     public void bonusDamage(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.archeryBonus(player)) {
             return;
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/combat/Axes.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/combat/Axes.java
index 39393d704..a7acc6c48 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/combat/Axes.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/combat/Axes.java
@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ public class Axes {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     public static void axesBonus(Player attacker, EntityDamageByEntityEvent event) {
+        if(attacker == null)
+            return;
+
         final int MAX_BONUS = 4;
 
         /* Add 1 DMG for every 50 skill levels */
@@ -49,6 +52,9 @@ public class Axes {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     public static void axeCriticalCheck(Player attacker, EntityDamageByEntityEvent event) {
+        if(attacker == null)
+            return;
+
         Entity entity = event.getEntity();
 
         if (entity instanceof Tameable) {
@@ -104,6 +110,8 @@ public class Axes {
      */
     @SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
     public static void impact(Player attacker, LivingEntity target, EntityDamageByEntityEvent event) {
+        if(attacker == null)
+            return;
 
         /*
          * TODO: Finish this skill. The idea is you will greatly damage an opponents armor.
@@ -140,6 +148,9 @@ public class Axes {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     private static void applyGreaterImpact(Player attacker, LivingEntity target, EntityDamageByEntityEvent event) {
+        if(attacker == null)
+            return;
+
         final int GREATER_IMPACT_CHANCE = 25;
         final double GREATER_IMPACT_MULTIPLIER = 1.5;
 
@@ -167,6 +178,9 @@ public class Axes {
      * @return true if the player has armor, false otherwise
      */
     private static boolean hasArmor(Player player) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return false;
+
         PlayerInventory inventory = player.getInventory();
 
         if (inventory.getBoots() != null || inventory.getChestplate() != null || inventory.getHelmet() != null || inventory.getLeggings() != null) {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/BlastMining.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/BlastMining.java
index f0a49c13a..36fa41306 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/BlastMining.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/BlastMining.java
@@ -82,6 +82,9 @@ public class BlastMining {
      * @param event Event whose explosion is being processed
      */
     public static void dropProcessing(Player player, EntityExplodeEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         final int RANK_1_LEVEL = 125;
         final int RANK_2_LEVEL = 250;
         final int RANK_3_LEVEL = 375;
@@ -172,6 +175,9 @@ public class BlastMining {
      * @param event Event whose explosion radius is being changed
      */
     public static void biggerBombs(Player player, ExplosionPrimeEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         final int RANK_1_LEVEL = 250;
         final int RANK_2_LEVEL = 500;
         final int RANK_3_LEVEL = 750;
@@ -210,6 +216,9 @@ public class BlastMining {
      * @param event Event whose explosion damage is being reduced
      */
     public static void demolitionsExpertise(Player player, EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         final int RANK_1_LEVEL = 500;
         final int RANK_2_LEVEL = 750;
         final int RANK_3_LEVEL = 1000;
@@ -242,6 +251,9 @@ public class BlastMining {
      * @param plugin mcMMO plugin instance
      */
     public static void detonate(PlayerInteractEvent event, Player player, mcMMO plugin) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         PlayerProfile profile = Users.getProfile(player);
 
         if (profile.getSkillLevel(SkillType.MINING) < 125)
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Excavation.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Excavation.java
index 5d074bd4a..8f5c5823d 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Excavation.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Excavation.java
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ public class Excavation {
      * @param player The player who broke the block
      */
     public static void excavationProcCheck(Block block, Player player) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         Material type = block.getType();
         Location location = block.getLocation();
 
@@ -122,6 +125,9 @@ public class Excavation {
      * @param block The block to check
      */
     public static void gigaDrillBreaker(Player player, Block block) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         Skills.abilityDurabilityLoss(player.getItemInHand(), Config.getInstance().getAbilityToolDamage());
 
         if (!mcMMO.placeStore.isTrue(block) && !Misc.blockBreakSimulate(block, player, true)) {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Fishing.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Fishing.java
index b8e17fea4..24e837814 100755
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Fishing.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Fishing.java
@@ -72,6 +72,9 @@ public class Fishing {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     private static void getFishingResults(Player player, PlayerFishEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         PlayerProfile profile = Users.getProfile(player);
         List<FishingTreasure> rewards = new ArrayList<FishingTreasure>();
         Item theCatch = (Item) event.getCaught();
@@ -135,6 +138,9 @@ public class Fishing {
      */
     public static void processResults(PlayerFishEvent event) {
         Player player = event.getPlayer();
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         PlayerProfile profile = Users.getProfile(player);
 
         getFishingResults(player, event);
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Herbalism.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Herbalism.java
index ee5f9e014..9443325e4 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Herbalism.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/gathering/Herbalism.java
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ public class Herbalism {
      * @param block The block to be changed by Green Terra
      */
     public static void greenTerra(Player player, Block block) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         PlayerInventory inventory = player.getInventory();
         boolean hasSeeds = inventory.contains(Material.SEEDS);
 
@@ -51,6 +54,9 @@ public class Herbalism {
     }
 
     public static void greenTerraConvert(Player player, Block block) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         Material type = block.getType();
 
         if (Misc.blockBreakSimulate(block, player, false)) {
@@ -77,6 +83,9 @@ public class Herbalism {
      * @param plugin mcMMO plugin instance
      */
     public static void herbalismProcCheck(final Block block, Player player, BlockBreakEvent event, mcMMO plugin) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         final PlayerProfile profile = Users.getProfile(player);
         final int MAX_BONUS_LEVEL = 1000;
 
@@ -372,6 +381,9 @@ public class Herbalism {
      * @param plugin mcMMO plugin instance
      */
     private static void greenThumbWheat(Block block, Player player, BlockBreakEvent event, mcMMO plugin) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         final int MAX_BONUS_LEVEL = 1500;
 
         PlayerProfile profile = Users.getProfile(player);
@@ -407,6 +419,9 @@ public class Herbalism {
      * @param block The block being used in the ability
      */
     public static void greenThumbBlocks(ItemStack is, Player player, Block block) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         final int MAX_BONUS_LEVEL = 1500;
 
         PlayerProfile profile = Users.getProfile(player);
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/CounterAttackEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/CounterAttackEventHandler.java
index b34456ec6..e36936c17 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/CounterAttackEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/CounterAttackEventHandler.java
@@ -24,6 +24,9 @@ public class CounterAttackEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected boolean isHoldingSword() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return false;
+
         return ItemChecks.isSword(player.getItemInHand());
     }
 
@@ -36,6 +39,9 @@ public class CounterAttackEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void sendAbilityMessages() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         player.sendMessage(LocaleLoader.getString("Swords.Combat.Countered"));
 
         if (attacker instanceof Player) {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SerratedStrikesEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SerratedStrikesEventHandler.java
index c2ba02ebd..c61c553fa 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SerratedStrikesEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SerratedStrikesEventHandler.java
@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ public class SerratedStrikesEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void applyAbilityEffects() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         Combat.applyAbilityAoE(player, target, damage / Swords.SERRATED_STRIKES_MODIFIER, SkillType.SWORDS);
         BleedTimer.add(target, Swords.SERRATED_STRIKES_BLEED_TICKS);
     }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java
index 84aff182d..f91712b83 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/swords/SwordsManager.java
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ public class SwordsManager {
      * @param defender The defending entity
      */
     public void bleedCheck(LivingEntity defender) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.swordsBleed(player)) {
             return;
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/BeastLoreEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/BeastLoreEventHandler.java
index b2688039c..95816498c 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/BeastLoreEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/BeastLoreEventHandler.java
@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ public class BeastLoreEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void sendInspectMessage() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         String message = LocaleLoader.getString("Combat.BeastLore") + " ";
 
         if (beast.isTamed()) {
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/CallOfTheWildEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/CallOfTheWildEventHandler.java
index a35b99e72..84ad5d2a1 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/CallOfTheWildEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/CallOfTheWildEventHandler.java
@@ -29,10 +29,16 @@ public class CallOfTheWildEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void sendInsufficientAmountMessage() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         player.sendMessage(LocaleLoader.getString("Skills.NeedMore") + " " + ChatColor.GRAY + Misc.prettyItemString(inHand.getTypeId()));
     }
 
     protected boolean nearbyEntityExists() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return false;
+
         boolean entityExists = false;
 
         for (Entity entity : player.getNearbyEntities(40, 40, 40)) {
@@ -46,6 +52,9 @@ public class CallOfTheWildEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void sendFailureMessage() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (type == EntityType.OCELOT) {
             player.sendMessage(LocaleLoader.getString("Taming.Summon.Fail.Ocelot"));
         }
@@ -55,6 +64,9 @@ public class CallOfTheWildEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void spawnCreature() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         LivingEntity entity = (LivingEntity) player.getWorld().spawnEntity(player.getLocation(), type);
         entity.setMetadata("mcmmoSummoned", new FixedMetadataValue(mcMMO.p, true));
 
@@ -69,6 +81,9 @@ public class CallOfTheWildEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void processResourceCost() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         int newAmount = inHand.getAmount() - summonAmount;
 
         if (newAmount == 0) {
@@ -80,6 +95,9 @@ public class CallOfTheWildEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void sendSuccessMessage() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         player.sendMessage(LocaleLoader.getString("Taming.Summon.Complete"));
     }
 }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/EnvironmentallyAwareEventHandler.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/EnvironmentallyAwareEventHandler.java
index 01a0eba27..07c8a3fa1 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/EnvironmentallyAwareEventHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/EnvironmentallyAwareEventHandler.java
@@ -18,6 +18,9 @@ public class EnvironmentallyAwareEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void teleportWolf() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (event.getDamage() > wolf.getHealth()) {
             return;
         }
@@ -26,6 +29,9 @@ public class EnvironmentallyAwareEventHandler {
     }
 
     protected void sendAbilityMessage() {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         player.sendMessage(LocaleLoader.getString("Taming.Listener.Wolf"));
     }
 
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/TamingManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/TamingManager.java
index b75afb633..eb946fa6f 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/TamingManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/taming/TamingManager.java
@@ -36,6 +36,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param damage The damage being absorbed by the wolf
      */
     public void fastFoodService(Wolf wolf, int damage) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.fastFoodService(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -61,6 +64,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     public void sharpenedClaws(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.sharpenedClaws(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -78,6 +84,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     public void gore(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.gore(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -150,6 +159,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param livingEntity The entity to examine
      */
     public void beastLore(LivingEntity livingEntity) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.beastLore(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -166,6 +178,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param summonAmount The amount of material needed to summon the entity
      */
     private void callOfTheWild(EntityType type, int summonAmount) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.callOfTheWild(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -198,6 +213,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param cause The damage cause of the event
      */
     private void environmentallyAware(EntityDamageEvent event, DamageCause cause) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.environmentallyAware(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -230,6 +248,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param cause The damage cause of the event
      */
     private void thickFur(EntityDamageEvent event, DamageCause cause) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.thickFur(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -247,6 +268,9 @@ public class TamingManager {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     private void shockProof(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.shockProof(player)) {
             return;
         }
diff --git a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java
index dd04ecffb..4e49fde92 100644
--- a/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java
+++ b/src/main/java/com/gmail/nossr50/skills/unarmed/UnarmedManager.java
@@ -27,6 +27,9 @@ public class UnarmedManager {
      * @param defender The defending player
      */
     public void disarmCheck(Player defender) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.disarm(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -58,6 +61,9 @@ public class UnarmedManager {
      * @param event The event to modify
      */
     public void deflectCheck(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.deflect(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -82,6 +88,9 @@ public class UnarmedManager {
      * @param event The event to modify.
      */
     public void bonusDamage(EntityDamageEvent event) {
+        if(player == null)
+            return;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.unarmedBonus(player)) {
             return;
         }
@@ -99,6 +108,9 @@ public class UnarmedManager {
      * @return true if the defender was not disarmed, false otherwise
      */
     private boolean hasIronGrip(Player defender) {
+        if(defender == null)
+            return false;
+
         if (!permissionsInstance.ironGrip(defender)) {
             return false;
         }