diff --git a/worlds/cv64/data/patches.py b/worlds/cv64/data/patches.py
index 938b615b..6ef4eafb 100644
--- a/worlds/cv64/data/patches.py
+++ b/worlds/cv64/data/patches.py
@@ -197,6 +197,23 @@ deathlink_nitro_edition = [
     0xA168FFFD,  # SB    T0, 0xFFFD (T3)
 ]
 
+deathlink_nitro_state_checker = [
+    # Checks to see if the player is in an alright state before exploding them. If not, then the Nitro explosion spawn
+    # code will be aborted, and they should eventually explode after getting out of that state.
+    #
+    # Invalid states so far include: interacting/going through a door, being grabbed by a vampire.
+    0x90880009,  # LBU   T0, 0x0009 (A0)
+    0x24090005,  # ADDIU T1, R0, 0x0005
+    0x11090005,  # BEQ   T0, T1, [forward 0x05]
+    0x24090002,  # ADDIU T1, R0, 0x0002
+    0x11090003,  # BEQ   T0, T1, [forward 0x03]
+    0x00000000,  # NOP
+    0x08000660,  # J     0x80001980
+    0x00000000,  # NOP
+    0x03E00008,  # JR    RA
+    0xAC400048   # SW    R0, 0x0048 (V0)
+]
+
 launch_fall_killer = [
     # Custom code to force the instant fall death if at a high enough falling speed after getting killed by something
     # that launches you (whether it be the Nitro explosion or a Big Toss hit). The game doesn't normally run the check
diff --git a/worlds/cv64/rom.py b/worlds/cv64/rom.py
index 8f069555..db621c71 100644
--- a/worlds/cv64/rom.py
+++ b/worlds/cv64/rom.py
@@ -357,8 +357,12 @@ class CV64PatchExtensions(APPatchExtension):
 
         # Make received DeathLinks blow you to smithereens instead of kill you normally.
         if options["death_link"] == DeathLink.option_explosive:
-            rom_data.write_int32(0x27A70, 0x10000008)  # B [forward 0x08]
             rom_data.write_int32s(0xBFC0D0, patches.deathlink_nitro_edition)
+            rom_data.write_int32(0x27A70, 0x10000008)  # B [forward 0x08]
+            rom_data.write_int32(0x27AA0, 0x0C0FFA78)  # JAL	0x803FE9E0
+            rom_data.write_int32s(0xBFE9E0, patches.deathlink_nitro_state_checker)
+            # NOP the function call to subtract Nitro from the inventory after exploding, just in case.
+            rom_data.write_int32(0x32DBC, 0x00000000)
 
         # Set the DeathLink ROM flag if it's on at all.
         if options["death_link"] != DeathLink.option_off: