diff --git a/zone/client.cpp b/zone/client.cpp
index 0f814b3dd..2d1332078 100644
--- a/zone/client.cpp
+++ b/zone/client.cpp
@@ -279,6 +279,7 @@ Client::Client(EQStreamInterface* ieqs)
 	m_KnockBackExemption = 0;
 	m_PortExemption = 0;
 	m_SenseExemption = 0;
+	m_AssistExemption = 0;
 	m_CheatDetectMoved = false;
 	CanUseReport = true;
 	aa_los_me.x = 0;