diff --git a/mods/mobs/api.lua b/mods/mobs/api.lua
index 72871df17c..0dc56dda39 100644
--- a/mods/mobs/api.lua
+++ b/mods/mobs/api.lua
@@ -1879,9 +1879,9 @@ end
 		punch_interval = tool_capabilities.full_punch_interval or 1.4
 	end
 
-	if weapon:get_definition()
+	if minetest.setting_getbool("creative_mode")
+	and weapon:get_definition()
 	and weapon:get_definition().tool_capabilities then
-
 		weapon:add_wear(floor((punch_interval / 75) * 9000))
 		hitter:set_wielded_item(weapon)
 	end