diff --git a/effects.cpp b/effects.cpp
index 80b71d40c8..f5f8a8f3b6 100644
--- a/effects.cpp
+++ b/effects.cpp
@@ -278,6 +278,7 @@ EffectsHandlerImpl::~EffectsHandlerImpl()
             effect_libraries[ name ]->unload();
         }
     }
+    loaded_effects.clear();
 }
 
 void EffectsHandlerImpl::setupClientConnections(Client* c)