diff --git a/zone/exp.cpp b/zone/exp.cpp
index 19044c2e2d..c40baca14a 100644
--- a/zone/exp.cpp
+++ b/zone/exp.cpp
@@ -837,7 +837,7 @@ void Client::SetEXP(ExpSource exp_source, uint64 set_exp, uint64 set_aaxp, bool
 
 	//If were at max level then stop gaining experience if we make it to the cap
 	if (GetLevel() == max_level - 1){
-		uint32 expneeded = GetEXPForLevel(maxlevel);
+		uint32 expneeded = GetEXPForLevel(max_level);
 		if (set_exp > expneeded) {
 			set_exp = expneeded;
 		}