diff --git a/mods/pvp/kill_assist/init.lua b/mods/pvp/kill_assist/init.lua
index 85b424e..09d4ce4 100644
--- a/mods/pvp/kill_assist/init.lua
+++ b/mods/pvp/kill_assist/init.lua
@@ -33,7 +33,11 @@ function kill_assist.reward_assists(victim, killer, reward)
 	local max_hp = minetest.get_player_by_name(victim):get_properties().max_hp or 20
 
 	if not kill_assists[victim] then
-		kill_assist.add_assist(victim, killer, max_hp)
+		if victim ~= killer then
+			kill_assist.add_assist(victim, killer, max_hp)
+		else
+			return
+		end
 	end
 
 	for name, damage in pairs(kill_assists[victim].players) do