diff --git a/src/main/java/top/penowl/quidproquo/Events.java b/src/main/java/top/penowl/quidproquo/Events.java
index d4c3ff2..973e321 100644
--- a/src/main/java/top/penowl/quidproquo/Events.java
+++ b/src/main/java/top/penowl/quidproquo/Events.java
@@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ public final class Events implements Listener {
         // skip if we didn't click an altar
         if (!Altar.CheckAltar(block.getLocation())) return;
 
+        event.setCancelled(true);
+
         // cycle targets if player is sneaking, otherwise try to enact a ritual
         if (player.isSneaking()) {