diff --git a/sim/deathknight/talents_frost.go b/sim/deathknight/talents_frost.go
index 02eb081ef4..b3d5692d3e 100644
--- a/sim/deathknight/talents_frost.go
+++ b/sim/deathknight/talents_frost.go
@@ -127,6 +127,9 @@ func (dk *Deathknight) applyRime() {
 		Label:    "Rime",
 		Duration: time.Second * 15,
 		OnGain: func(aura *core.Aura, sim *core.Simulation) {
+			if dk.HowlingBlast == nil {
+				return
+			}
 			dk.HowlingBlast.CD.Reset()
 		},
 	})