diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
index 2fd9933a..ca5fc7f3 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_potions/tipped_arrow.lua
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ function mcl_potions.register_arrow(name, desc, color, def)
 						if is_player then
 							if self._shooter and self._shooter:is_player() then
 								-- “Ding” sound for hitting another player
-								minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_player", gain=0.1}, {to_player=self._shooter}, true)
+								minetest.sound_play({name="mcl_bows_hit_player", gain=0.1}, {to_player=self._shooter:get_player_name()}, true)
 							end
 						end