diff --git a/src/engine/objects/NPC.java b/src/engine/objects/NPC.java
index e11e9c8f..7fb509e9 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/NPC.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/NPC.java
@@ -911,9 +911,6 @@ public class NPC extends AbstractCharacter {
 
         this.equip = loadEquipmentSet(this.equipmentSetID);
 
-        if (this.equip == null)
-            this.equip = new HashMap<>();
-
         try {
 
             DbManager.NPCQueries.LOAD_ALL_ITEMS_TO_PRODUCE(this);