diff --git a/Fill.py b/Fill.py
index 8d45ab5d..bd91a8c6 100644
--- a/Fill.py
+++ b/Fill.py
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ def balance_multiworld_progression(world: MultiWorld):
         checked_locations = set()
         unchecked_locations = set(world.get_locations())
 
-        reachable_locations_count = {player: 0 for player in world.player_ids}
+        reachable_locations_count = {player: 0 for player in world.player_ids if len(world.get_filled_locations(player)) != 0}
         total_locations_count = Counter(location.player for location in world.get_locations() if not location.locked)
         balanceable_players = {player for player in balanceable_players if total_locations_count[player]}
         sphere_num = 1