diff --git a/dlls/client.cpp b/dlls/client.cpp
index 480a9506..3e23821f 100644
--- a/dlls/client.cpp
+++ b/dlls/client.cpp
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@ void ClientDisconnect( edict_t *pEntity )
 	// since the edict doesn't get deleted, fix it so it doesn't interfere.
 	pEntity->v.takedamage = DAMAGE_NO;// don't attract autoaim
 	pEntity->v.solid = SOLID_NOT;// nonsolid
+	pEntity->v.effects = 0;// clear any effects
 	UTIL_SetOrigin( &pEntity->v, pEntity->v.origin );
 
 	g_pGameRules->ClientDisconnected( pEntity );