diff --git a/src/main/java/appeng/api/implementations/menuobjects/ItemMenuHost.java b/src/main/java/appeng/api/implementations/menuobjects/ItemMenuHost.java
index e32fc0d3aa3..51b322aa1df 100644
--- a/src/main/java/appeng/api/implementations/menuobjects/ItemMenuHost.java
+++ b/src/main/java/appeng/api/implementations/menuobjects/ItemMenuHost.java
@@ -129,6 +129,11 @@ protected boolean ensureItemStillInSlot() {
      * Can only be used with a host that implements {@link IEnergySource} only call once per broadcastChanges()
      */
     public boolean drainPower() {
+        // Do not drain power for creative players
+        if (player.isCreative()) {
+            return true;
+        }
+
         if (this instanceof IEnergySource energySource) {
             this.powerTicks++;
             if (this.powerTicks > 10) {