diff --git a/src/main/java/net/neoforged/neoforge/client/ItemDecoratorHandler.java b/src/main/java/net/neoforged/neoforge/client/ItemDecoratorHandler.java
index 5be3ae2574..33fe41b1e9 100644
--- a/src/main/java/net/neoforged/neoforge/client/ItemDecoratorHandler.java
+++ b/src/main/java/net/neoforged/neoforge/client/ItemDecoratorHandler.java
@@ -50,6 +50,10 @@ public static ItemDecoratorHandler of(ItemStack stack) {
     }
 
     public void render(GuiGraphics guiGraphics, Font font, ItemStack stack, int xOffset, int yOffset) {
+        if (itemDecorators.isEmpty()) {
+            return;
+        }
+
         RenderSystem.backupGlState(stateBackup);
 
         resetRenderState();