diff --git a/Modules/Spotter.lua b/Modules/Spotter.lua
index 99ea039..7744260 100644
--- a/Modules/Spotter.lua
+++ b/Modules/Spotter.lua
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ function shared.Spotter.Init()
 		if not class then return string.format("Could not find class for unit %s", tostring(unit)) end
 
 		local location = Heimdall_Data.config.spotter.zoneOverride
-		if not location then
+		if not location or location == "" then
 			local zone = GetZoneText()
 			if not zone then return string.format("Could not find zone for unit %s", tostring(unit)) end
 			local subzone = GetSubZoneText()