diff --git a/src/party_member.c b/src/party_member.c
index b30a9d2..3f68e77 100644
--- a/src/party_member.c
+++ b/src/party_member.c
@@ -1558,7 +1558,9 @@ int _partyMemberCopyLevelInfo(Object* critter, int a2)
     }
 
     if (item2 != NULL) {
-        _invenWieldFunc(critter, item2, 0, false);
+        // SFALL: Fix for party member's equipped weapon being placed in the
+        // incorrect item slot after leveling up.
+        _invenWieldFunc(critter, item2, 1, false);
     }
 
     return 0;