diff --git a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/init.lua b/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/init.lua
index 11a2a86ad..77379a979 100644
--- a/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/init.lua
+++ b/mods/HUD/mcl_inventory/init.lua
@@ -168,6 +168,8 @@ minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function(player)
 			update_inventory_original(self, player)
 			set_inventory(player, true)
 		end
+		armor:set_player_armor(player)
+		armor:update_inventory(player)
 	end
 
 	set_inventory(player)