diff --git a/src/server/worldserver/worldserver.conf.dist b/src/server/worldserver/worldserver.conf.dist
index 491f81a1e..fbd3da2fb 100644
--- a/src/server/worldserver/worldserver.conf.dist
+++ b/src/server/worldserver/worldserver.conf.dist
@@ -2169,7 +2169,7 @@ GM.LogTrade = 1
 #        Description: GM character starting level.
 #        Default:     1
 
-GM.StartLevel = 80
+GM.StartLevel = 1
 
 #
 #    GM.AllowInvite