diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
index eb76c70604..240083ec93 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ public class Turret extends ReloadTurret{
 
                 for(int i = 0; i < chargeEffects; i++){
                     Time.run(Mathf.random(chargeMaxDelay), () -> {
-                        if(!isValid()) return;
+                        if(dead) return;
                         tr.trns(rotation, shootLength);
                         chargeEffect.at(x + tr.x, y + tr.y, rotation);
                     });
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ public class Turret extends ReloadTurret{
                 charging = true;
 
                 Time.run(chargeTime, () -> {
-                    if(!isValid()) return;
+                    if(dead) return;
                     tr.trns(rotation, shootLength);
                     recoil = recoilAmount;
                     heat = 1f;
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ public class Turret extends ReloadTurret{
                 for(int i = 0; i < shots; i++){
                     int ii = i;
                     Time.run(burstSpacing * i, () -> {
-                        if(!isValid() || !hasAmmo()) return;
+                        if(dead || !hasAmmo()) return;
 
                         recoil = recoilAmount;
 
@@ -478,7 +478,7 @@ public class Turret extends ReloadTurret{
         }
 
         protected void ejectEffects(){
-            if(!isValid()) return;
+            if(dead) return;
 
             //alternate sides when using a double turret
             float scl = (shots == 2 && alternate && shotCounter % 2 == 1 ? -1f : 1f);