diff --git a/Source/qol/xpbar.cpp b/Source/qol/xpbar.cpp
index bc21d9b13..49088d55c 100644
--- a/Source/qol/xpbar.cpp
+++ b/Source/qol/xpbar.cpp
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ void FreeXPBar()
 
 void DrawXPBar(const Surface &out)
 {
-	if (!sgOptions.Gameplay.bExperienceBar)
+	if (!sgOptions.Gameplay.bExperienceBar || talkflag)
 		return;
 
 	const auto &player = Players[MyPlayerId];