diff --git a/common/spdat.cpp b/common/spdat.cpp
index edd670928..486a5a499 100644
--- a/common/spdat.cpp
+++ b/common/spdat.cpp
@@ -1671,3 +1671,15 @@ bool CastRestrictedSpell(int spellid)
 			return false;
 	}
 }
+
+bool IgnoreCastingRestriction(int32 spell_id) {
+	/*
+		field 'cast_not_standing' allows casting when sitting, stunned, mezed, Divine Aura, through SPA 343 Interrupt casting
+		Likely also allows for casting while feared, but need to confirm. Possibly also while charmed.
+		This field also allows for damage to ignore DA immunity.
+	*/
+	if (spells[spell_id].cast_not_standing) {
+		return true;
+	}
+	return false;
+}
diff --git a/common/spdat.h b/common/spdat.h
index d2b7dff04..231953c33 100644
--- a/common/spdat.h
+++ b/common/spdat.h
@@ -1357,7 +1357,7 @@ struct SPDat_Spell_Struct
 /* 181 */	int pvp_duration; // buffdurationformula for PvP -- PVP_DURATION
 /* 182 */	int pvp_duration_cap; // buffduration for PvP -- PVP_DURATION_CAP
 /* 183 */	int pcnpc_only_flag; // valid values are 0, 1 = PCs (and mercs), and 2 = NPCs (and not mercs) -- PCNPC_ONLY_FLAG
-/* 184 */	bool cast_not_standing; // this is checked in the client's EQ_Spell::IsCastWhileInvisSpell, this also blocks SE_InterruptCasting from affecting this spell -- CAST_NOT_STANDING
+/* 184 */	bool cast_not_standing; // this is checked in the client's EQ_Spell::IsCastWhileInvisSpell, this also blocks SE_InterruptCasting from affecting this spell -- CAST_NOT_STANDING (Allows casting if DA, stun, mezed, charm? fear?, damage to invul targets)
 /* 185 */	bool can_mgb; // 0=no, -1 or 1 = yes -- CAN_MGB
 /* 186 */	int dispel_flag; // -- NO_DISPELL
 /* 187 */	//int npc_category; // -- NPC_MEM_CATEGORY
@@ -1537,6 +1537,7 @@ int GetViralMaxSpreadTime(int32 spell_id);
 int GetViralSpreadRange(int32 spell_id);
 bool IsInstrumentModAppliedToSpellEffect(int32 spell_id, int effect);
 uint32 GetProcLimitTimer(int32 spell_id, int proc_type);
+bool IgnoreCastingRestriction(int32 spell_id);
 
 int CalcPetHp(int levelb, int classb, int STA = 75);
 int GetSpellEffectDescNum(uint16 spell_id);
diff --git a/zone/aa.cpp b/zone/aa.cpp
index a72bf2d7e..84b78d4f8 100644
--- a/zone/aa.cpp
+++ b/zone/aa.cpp
@@ -1297,7 +1297,7 @@ void Client::ActivateAlternateAdvancementAbility(int rank_id, int target_id) {
 		target_id = GetPetID();
 
 	// extra handling for cast_not_standing spells
-	if (!spells[rank->spell].cast_not_standing) {
+	if (!IgnoreCastingRestriction(rank->spell)) {
 		if (GetAppearance() == eaSitting) // we need to stand!
 			SetAppearance(eaStanding, false);
 
diff --git a/zone/effects.cpp b/zone/effects.cpp
index 3fedf9a24..80b48fc0f 100644
--- a/zone/effects.cpp
+++ b/zone/effects.cpp
@@ -725,7 +725,11 @@ void Client::SendDisciplineUpdate() {
 
 bool Client::UseDiscipline(uint32 spell_id, uint32 target) {
 	// Dont let client waste a reuse timer if they can't use the disc
-	if (IsStunned() || IsFeared() || IsMezzed() || IsAmnesiad() || IsPet())
+	if ((IsStunned() && !IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell_id))||
+		IsFeared() || 
+		(IsMezzed() && !IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell_id)) ||
+		IsAmnesiad() || 
+		IsPet())
 	{
 		if (IsAmnesiad()) {
 			MessageString(Chat::Red, MELEE_SILENCE);
@@ -748,7 +752,7 @@ bool Client::UseDiscipline(uint32 spell_id, uint32 target) {
 		return(false);
 	}
 
-	if (DivineAura() && !spells[spell_id].cast_not_standing) {
+	if (DivineAura() && !IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell_id)) {
 		return false;
 	}
 
diff --git a/zone/spell_effects.cpp b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
index 369fde125..51c0f99ef 100644
--- a/zone/spell_effects.cpp
+++ b/zone/spell_effects.cpp
@@ -3911,7 +3911,7 @@ void Mob::DoBuffTic(const Buffs_Struct &buff, int slot, Mob *caster)
 		case SE_InterruptCasting: {
 			if (IsCasting()) {
 				const auto &spell = spells[casting_spell_id];
-				if (!spell.cast_not_standing && zone->random.Roll(spells[buff.spellid].base_value[i])) {
+				if (!IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell.id) && zone->random.Roll(spells[buff.spellid].base_value[i])) {
 					InterruptSpell();
 				}
 			}
diff --git a/zone/spells.cpp b/zone/spells.cpp
index b62b591e2..a862db9c1 100644
--- a/zone/spells.cpp
+++ b/zone/spells.cpp
@@ -168,9 +168,9 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 		casting_spell_id ||
 		delaytimer ||
 		spellend_timer.Enabled() ||
-		IsStunned() ||
+		(IsStunned() && !IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell_id)) ||
 		IsFeared() ||
-		IsMezzed() ||
+		(IsMezzed() && !IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell_id)) ||
 		(IsSilenced() && !IsDiscipline(spell_id)) ||
 		(IsAmnesiad() && IsDiscipline(spell_id))
 	)
@@ -217,7 +217,7 @@ bool Mob::CastSpell(uint16 spell_id, uint16 target_id, CastingSlot slot,
 	}
 
 	//cannot cast under divine aura, unless spell has 'cast_not_standing' flag. 
-	if(DivineAura() && !spells[spell_id].cast_not_standing) {
+	if(DivineAura() && !IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell_id)) {
 		LogSpells("Spell casting canceled: cannot cast while Divine Aura is in effect");
 		InterruptSpell(173, 0x121, false);
 		if(IsClient()) {
@@ -3792,7 +3792,7 @@ bool Mob::SpellOnTarget(uint16 spell_id, Mob *spelltar, int reflect_effectivenes
 	// invuln mobs can't be affected by any spells, good or bad, except if caster is casting a spell with 'cast_not_standing' on self.
 	if ((spelltar->GetInvul() && !spelltar->DivineAura()) ||
 		(spelltar != this && spelltar->DivineAura()) ||
-		(spelltar == this && spelltar->DivineAura() && !spells[spell_id].cast_not_standing)) {
+		(spelltar == this && spelltar->DivineAura() && !IgnoreCastingRestriction(spell_id))) {
 		LogSpells("Casting spell [{}] on [{}] aborted: they are invulnerable", spell_id, spelltar->GetName());
 		safe_delete(action_packet);
 		return false;