diff --git a/utils/enemy_hurtbox.gd b/utils/enemy_hurtbox.gd
index da8ec37..a67c0d5 100644
--- a/utils/enemy_hurtbox.gd
+++ b/utils/enemy_hurtbox.gd
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ func hurt(damage : int, dir : Vector2 = Vector2.ZERO, id : int = -1) -> bool:
 	if not id in blocked_damage_ids:
 		block_id(id)
 		if canvasItem != null: canvasItem.modulate = flashColor
-		$FlashTimer.start(flash_duration)
+		if has_node("FlashTimer"): $FlashTimer.start(flash_duration)
 		hp -= damage
 		damage_taken.emit(damage, dir, id)
 		return true