diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hardcore/init.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hardcore/init.lua
index 7c32d8ba9e..04902b258f 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hardcore/init.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hardcore/init.lua
@@ -48,7 +48,9 @@ function mcl_hardcore.spectator_mode_disabled(player)
 		player:set_armor_groups({immortal=0})
 
 		-- Try to preserve privs somewhat
-		if meta:get_string("gamemode") == "creative" then
+		if meta:get_string("gamemode") == "spectator" then
+			meta:set_string("gamemode","")
+		elseif meta:get_string("gamemode") == "creative" then
 			privs.fast = nil
 			privs.noclip = nil
 			privs.interact = true