diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/effect/ItemDrop.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/effect/ItemDrop.java
index eb96808569..8e974897ed 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/effect/ItemDrop.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/entities/effect/ItemDrop.java
@@ -69,7 +69,9 @@ public class ItemDrop extends SolidEntity implements SaveTrait, SyncTrait, DrawT
             Effects.effect(UnitFx.pickup, drop);
         }
         itemGroup.removeByID(itemid);
-        netClient.addRemovedEntity(itemid);
+        if(Net.client()){
+            netClient.addRemovedEntity(itemid);
+        }
     }
 
     /**Internal use only!*/