diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7fea691..ddf9e28 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -79,8 +79,8 @@ BotLevelBrackets.LiteDebugMode               | Enables lite debug logging for th
 BotLevelBrackets.CheckFrequency              | Frequency (in seconds) at which the bot level distribution check is performed.                                                  | 300     | Positive Integer
 BotLevelBrackets.CheckFlaggedFrequency       | Frequency (in seconds) at which the bot level reset is performed for flagged bots that initially failed safety checks.             | 15      | Positive Integer
 BotLevelBrackets.FlaggedProcessLimit         | Maximum number of flagged bots to process per pending level change step.                                                           | 5       | Positive Integer
-BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.UseDynamicDistribution | Enables dynamic bot distribution: when on, brackets with more real players get a higher share of bots, based on the weight below. | 0 | 0 (off) / 1 (on)
-BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.RealPlayerWeight | Controls how much bots "follow" real player activity when dynamic distribution is enabled. 0.0 = bots always spread evenly; 1.0 = mild effect; higher values = more bots go where players are, but the effect is scaled. | 1.0 | ≥ 0.0 (float)
+BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.UseDynamicDistribution | Enables dynamic bot distribution: when on, brackets with more real players get a higher share of bots in their level bracket, based on the weight below. | 0 | 0 (off) / 1 (on)
+BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.RealPlayerWeight | Controls how much bots "follow" real player activity when dynamic distribution is enabled. 0.0 = bots always spread evenly; 1.0 = minimal effect; 10.0 = heavy effect; higher values = more bots go where players are, but the effect is scaled. | 10.0 | ≥ 0.0 (float)
 BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.SyncFactions      | Enables synchronized brackets and weighting between Alliance and Horde factions when Dynamic Distribution is also enabled.                        | 0       | 0 (off) / 1 (on)
 BotLevelBrackets.IgnoreFriendListed           | Ignores bots that are on real players' friend lists from any bracket calculations.                                              | 1       | 0 (off) / 1 (on)
 BotLevelBrackets.IgnoreGuildBotsWithRealPlayers | Excludes bots in a guild with at least one real (non-bot) player from adjustments. Uses persistent database tracking for both online and offline real players. | 1       | 0 (disabled) / 1 (enabled)
diff --git a/conf/mod_player_bot_level_brackets.conf.dist b/conf/mod_player_bot_level_brackets.conf.dist
index efa582b..d8ca1ea 100644
--- a/conf/mod_player_bot_level_brackets.conf.dist
+++ b/conf/mod_player_bot_level_brackets.conf.dist
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ BotLevelBrackets.NumRanges = 9
 #
 #    BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.UseDynamicDistribution
 #        Description: Enables dynamic recalculation of bot distribution percentages based on the number of non-bot players 
-#                     present in each level bracket.
+#                     present in each level bracket. This overrides any custom brackets in the conf.
 #        Default:     0 (disabled)
 #                     Valid values: 0 (off) / 1 (on)
 BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.UseDynamicDistribution = 0
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.UseDynamicDistribution = 0
 #                     The higher you set this value, the more bots will move to the same level brackets where real players are found, but the effect is *gentle*, not extreme.
 #                     A value of 0.0 means bots always distribute evenly across all brackets, regardless of where players are. The default value of 1.0 gives a mild, balanced effect.
 #                     Raising this to 3.0, 5.0, or higher will make bots concentrate more in brackets with real players.
-#                     The value is a multiplier (not a percent): 0.0 = no extra effect, 1.0 = default, 3.0 = stronger, 5.0 = strong but not extreme.
+#                     The value is a multiplier (not a percent): 0.0 = no extra effect, 1.0 = minimal, 3.0 = stronger, 5.0 = strong but not extreme.
 #                     Experiment based on your total bot count and real player counts to find a good number for your server.
 #                     If you want a large congestion of bots in your level bracket for solo play I recommend 10-15 for RealPlayerWeight.
 #        What to expect:
@@ -107,8 +107,8 @@ BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.UseDynamicDistribution = 0
 #        Formula (per bracket):
 #          bracket_weight = 1.0 + (RealPlayerWeight × (1 / TotalRealPlayers) × log(1 + RealPlayersInBracket))
 #          All bracket weights are normalized to total 100%.
-#        Default:      1.0
-BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.RealPlayerWeight = 1.0
+#        Default:      10.0
+BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.RealPlayerWeight = 10.0
 
 #
 #    BotLevelBrackets.Dynamic.SyncFactions
diff --git a/src/mod-player-bot-level-brackets.cpp b/src/mod-player-bot-level-brackets.cpp
index 87dda4b..48ca132 100644
--- a/src/mod-player-bot-level-brackets.cpp
+++ b/src/mod-player-bot-level-brackets.cpp
@@ -664,6 +664,10 @@ static void AdjustBotToRange(Player* bot, int targetRangeIndex, const LevelRange
         {
             lowerBound = 55;
         }
+        if (lowerBound > upperBound)
+        {
+            return;
+        }
         newLevel = urand(lowerBound, upperBound);
     }
     else
@@ -1361,6 +1365,9 @@ public:
             applyWeights(g_AllianceLevelRanges, allianceWeights);
             applyWeights(g_HordeLevelRanges, hordeWeights);
 
+            // Ensure brackets respect global min/max levels and percentages sum to 100
+            ClampAndBalanceBrackets();
+
             // Debug output for new bracket percentages after normalization
             if (g_BotDistFullDebugMode || g_BotDistLiteDebugMode)
             {