diff --git a/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java b/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java
index 830be3ab..52192c8b 100644
--- a/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java
+++ b/src/engine/objects/PlayerCharacter.java
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ public class PlayerCharacter extends AbstractCharacter {
 
         this.guildStatus = new AtomicInteger(0);
         this.buildingUUID = -1;
-        this.level = 10;
+        this.setLevel((short)10);
     }
 
     /**
@@ -1290,7 +1290,8 @@ public class PlayerCharacter extends AbstractCharacter {
 
         //get level based on experience
         player.level = (short) Experience.getLevel(player.exp);
-
+        if(player.level < 10)
+            player.setLevel((short)10);
         player.setHealth(999999f);
         player.mana.set(999999f);
         player.stamina.set(999999f);