diff --git a/server/gameserver/human.cc b/server/gameserver/human.cc
index e8ea74f..b7b0b1a 100644
--- a/server/gameserver/human.cc
+++ b/server/gameserver/human.cc
@@ -1249,6 +1249,9 @@ bool Human::HasNoDownedTeammate()
 
 bool Human::CanUseSkill()
 {
+    if (!room->BattleStarted()) {
+        return false;
+    }
     if (downed) {
         return false;
     }