diff --git a/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp b/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp
index 60b8a08e3..caa796d62 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/Entities/Unit/Unit.cpp
@@ -9670,7 +9670,7 @@ ReputationRank Unit::GetReactionTo(Unit const* target, bool checkOriginalFaction
                     return REP_FRIENDLY;
 
                 // duel - always hostile to opponent
-                if (selfPlayerOwner->duel && selfPlayerOwner->duel->Opponent == targetPlayerOwner && selfPlayerOwner->duel->StartTime != 0)
+                if (selfPlayerOwner->duel && selfPlayerOwner->duel->Opponent == targetPlayerOwner && selfPlayerOwner->duel->State == DUEL_STATE_IN_PROGRESS)
                     return REP_HOSTILE;
 
                 // same group - checks dependant only on our faction - skip FFA_PVP for example
@@ -13334,7 +13334,7 @@ bool Unit::_IsValidAttackTarget(Unit const* target, SpellInfo const* bySpell, Wo
 
     // check duel - before sanctuary checks
     if (playerAffectingAttacker && playerAffectingTarget)
-        if (playerAffectingAttacker->duel && playerAffectingAttacker->duel->Opponent == playerAffectingTarget && playerAffectingAttacker->duel->StartTime != 0)
+        if (playerAffectingAttacker->duel && playerAffectingAttacker->duel->Opponent == playerAffectingTarget && playerAffectingAttacker->duel->State == DUEL_STATE_IN_PROGRESS)
             return true;
 
     // PvP case - can't attack when attacker or target are in sanctuary