diff --git a/src/main/java/electroblob/wizardry/util/WizardryUtilities.java b/src/main/java/electroblob/wizardry/util/WizardryUtilities.java
index 272132aa..8fcf7d75 100644
--- a/src/main/java/electroblob/wizardry/util/WizardryUtilities.java
+++ b/src/main/java/electroblob/wizardry/util/WizardryUtilities.java
@@ -921,7 +921,7 @@ public final class WizardryUtilities {
 			
 			if(data != null && data.currentlyCasting() == spell) return true;
 
-			if(caster.isHandActive()){
+			if(caster.isHandActive() && caster.getItemInUseMaxCount() >= spell.getChargeup()){
 
 				ItemStack stack = caster.getHeldItem(caster.getActiveHand());