diff --git a/common/ruletypes.h b/common/ruletypes.h
index 056b568ed..e7817f4bb 100644
--- a/common/ruletypes.h
+++ b/common/ruletypes.h
@@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ RULE_INT(Combat, SneakPullAssistRange, 400, "Modified range of assist for sneak
 RULE_BOOL(Combat, Classic2HBAnimation, false, "2HB will use the 2 hand piercing animation instead of the overhead slashing animation")
 RULE_BOOL(Combat, ArcheryConsumesAmmo, true, "Set to false to disable Archery Ammo Consumption")
 RULE_BOOL(Combat, ThrowingConsumesAmmo, true, "Set to false to disable Throwing Ammo Consumption")
-RULE_BOOL(Combat, ImmuneToEnrageFromRiposteSpellEffect, true, "Set to false to disable SPA 173 SE_RiposteChance from making those with the effect on them immune to enrage")
+RULE_BOOL(Combat, UseLiveRiposteMechanics, false, "Set to true to disable SPA 173 SE_RiposteChance from making those with the effect on them immune to enrage, can longer riposte from a riposte.")
 RULE_CATEGORY_END()
 
 RULE_CATEGORY(NPC)
diff --git a/zone/attack.cpp b/zone/attack.cpp
index 683ea78b5..4392e983f 100644
--- a/zone/attack.cpp
+++ b/zone/attack.cpp
@@ -433,9 +433,20 @@ bool Mob::AvoidDamage(Mob *other, DamageHitInfo &hit)
 
 	// riposte -- it may seem crazy, but if the attacker has SPA 173 on them, they are immune to Ripo
 	bool ImmuneRipo = false;
-	if (RuleB(Combat, ImmuneToEnrageFromRiposteSpellEffect)) {
+	if (!RuleB(Combat, UseLiveRiposteMechanics)) {
 		ImmuneRipo = attacker->aabonuses.RiposteChance || attacker->spellbonuses.RiposteChance || attacker->itembonuses.RiposteChance || attacker->IsEnraged();
 	}
+	/*
+		Live Riposte Mechanics (~Kayen updated 1/22)
+		-Ripostes can not trigger another riposte. (Ie. Riposte from defender can't then trigger the attacker to riposte)
+		-Ripostes can not be 'avoided', only hit or miss.
+		-Attacker with SPA 173 is not immune to riposte. The defender can riposte against the attackers melee hits.
+
+		Legacy Riposte Mechanics
+		-Ripostes can trigger another riposte
+		-Attacker with SPA 173 is immune to riposte
+		-Attacker that is enraged is immune to riposte
+	*/
 
 	// Need to check if we have something in MainHand to actually attack with (or fists)
 	if (hit.hand != EQ::invslot::slotRange && (CanThisClassRiposte() || IsEnraged()) && InFront && !ImmuneRipo) {
@@ -1373,25 +1384,27 @@ int Client::DoDamageCaps(int base_damage)
 
 // other is the defender, this is the attacker
 //SYNC WITH: tune.cpp, mob.h TuneDoAttack
-void Mob::DoAttack(Mob *other, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *opts)
+void Mob::DoAttack(Mob *other, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *opts, bool FromRiposte)
 {
 	if (!other)
 		return;
 	LogCombat("[{}]::DoAttack vs [{}] base [{}] min [{}] offense [{}] tohit [{}] skill [{}]", GetName(),
 		other->GetName(), hit.base_damage, hit.min_damage, hit.offense, hit.tohit, hit.skill);
 
-	// check to see if we hit..
-	if (other->AvoidDamage(this, hit)) {
+	if (!RuleB(Combat, UseLiveRiposteMechanics)) {
+		FromRiposte = false;
+	}
+
+	// check to see if we hit.. 
+	if (!FromRiposte && other->AvoidDamage(this, hit)) {
 		int strike_through = itembonuses.StrikeThrough + spellbonuses.StrikeThrough + aabonuses.StrikeThrough;
 		if (strike_through && zone->random.Roll(strike_through)) {
 			MessageString(Chat::StrikeThrough,
 				STRIKETHROUGH_STRING); // You strike through your opponents defenses!
 			hit.damage_done = 1;			// set to one, we will check this to continue
 		}
-		// I'm pretty sure you can riposte a riposte
 		if (hit.damage_done == DMG_RIPOSTED) {
 			DoRiposte(other);
-			//if (IsDead())
 			return;
 		}
 		LogCombat("Avoided/strikethrough damage with code [{}]", hit.damage_done);
@@ -1574,7 +1587,7 @@ bool Client::Attack(Mob* other, int Hand, bool bRiposte, bool IsStrikethrough, b
 
 		my_hit.tohit = GetTotalToHit(my_hit.skill, hit_chance_bonus);
 
-		DoAttack(other, my_hit, opts);
+		DoAttack(other, my_hit, opts, bRiposte);
 	}
 	else {
 		my_hit.damage_done = DMG_INVULNERABLE;
@@ -2166,7 +2179,7 @@ bool NPC::Attack(Mob* other, int Hand, bool bRiposte, bool IsStrikethrough, bool
 		my_hit.offense = offense(my_hit.skill);
 		my_hit.tohit = GetTotalToHit(my_hit.skill, hit_chance_bonus);
 
-		DoAttack(other, my_hit, opts);
+		DoAttack(other, my_hit, opts, bRiposte);
 
 		other->AddToHateList(this, hate);
 
@@ -4822,6 +4835,7 @@ void Mob::DoRiposte(Mob *defender)
 	}
 
 	defender->Attack(this, EQ::invslot::slotPrimary, true);
+
 	if (HasDied())
 		return;
 
diff --git a/zone/bot.cpp b/zone/bot.cpp
index 031282051..c2b6b2d59 100644
--- a/zone/bot.cpp
+++ b/zone/bot.cpp
@@ -4906,7 +4906,7 @@ bool Bot::Attack(Mob* other, int Hand, bool FromRiposte, bool IsStrikethrough, b
 
 		my_hit.tohit = GetTotalToHit(my_hit.skill, hit_chance_bonus);
 
-		DoAttack(other, my_hit, opts);
+		DoAttack(other, my_hit, opts, FromRiposte);
 
 		LogCombat("Final damage after all reductions: [{}]", my_hit.damage_done);
 	} else {
diff --git a/zone/mob.h b/zone/mob.h
index edd3ac36a..16bce03b3 100644
--- a/zone/mob.h
+++ b/zone/mob.h
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ public:
 	// 13 = Primary (default), 14 = secondary
 	virtual bool Attack(Mob* other, int Hand = EQ::invslot::slotPrimary, bool FromRiposte = false, bool IsStrikethrough = false,
 		bool IsFromSpell = false, ExtraAttackOptions *opts = nullptr) = 0;
-	void DoAttack(Mob *other, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *opts = nullptr);
+	void DoAttack(Mob *other, DamageHitInfo &hit, ExtraAttackOptions *opts = nullptr, bool FromRiposte = false);
 	int MonkSpecialAttack(Mob* other, uint8 skill_used);
 	virtual void TryBackstab(Mob *other,int ReuseTime = 10);
 	bool AvoidDamage(Mob *attacker, DamageHitInfo &hit);