diff --git a/mobs.lua b/mobs.lua
index 62af420..4f8b99c 100644
--- a/mobs.lua
+++ b/mobs.lua
@@ -156,9 +156,11 @@ for _, mob in pairs(mob_stats) do
 end
 
 local function fun_caves_punch(self, puncher, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir)
-	local player_name = puncher:get_player_name()
-	if fun_caves.db.status[player_name].damage_elixir then
-		tool_capabilities.damage_groups.fleshy = tool_capabilities.damage_groups.fleshy + fun_caves.db.status[player_name].damage_elixir.bonus
+	if puncher and puncher.get_player_name then
+		local player_name = puncher:get_player_name()
+		if player_name and fun_caves.db.status[player_name].damage_elixir and tool_capabilities and tool_capabilities.damage_groups and tool_capabilities.damage_groups.fleshy then
+			tool_capabilities.damage_groups.fleshy = tool_capabilities.damage_groups.fleshy + fun_caves.db.status[player_name].damage_elixir.bonus
+		end
 	end
 	self.on_punch_orig(self, puncher, time_from_last_punch, tool_capabilities, dir)
 end