diff --git a/redbot/cogs/mod/mod.py b/redbot/cogs/mod/mod.py
index f3e5134cf..09c452d68 100644
--- a/redbot/cogs/mod/mod.py
+++ b/redbot/cogs/mod/mod.py
@@ -1116,6 +1116,8 @@ class Mod:
         """Currently used for:
             * delete delay"""
         guild = ctx.guild
+        if guild is None:
+            return
         message = ctx.message
         delay = await self.settings.guild(guild).delete_delay()