diff --git a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
index 23bcbf37f3..438f7f4f27 100644
--- a/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
+++ b/mods/ENTITIES/mcl_mobs/api.lua
@@ -3148,6 +3148,10 @@ local mob_punch = function(self, hitter, tflp, tool_capabilities, dir)
 			return
 		end
 
+		if minetest.is_creative_enabled(hitter:get_player_name()) then
+			self.health = 0
+		end
+
 		-- set/update 'drop xp' timestamp if hitted by player
 		self.xp_timestamp = minetest.get_us_time()
 	end