diff --git a/zone/effects.cpp b/zone/effects.cpp
index c5e9dc20a..72bc518f5 100644
--- a/zone/effects.cpp
+++ b/zone/effects.cpp
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ int32 Client::GetActSpellDamage(uint16 spell_id, int32 value, Mob* target) {
 
 		chance += itembonuses.FrenziedDevastation + spellbonuses.FrenziedDevastation + aabonuses.FrenziedDevastation;
 
-	if (chance > 0){
+	if (chance > 0 || (GetClass() == WIZARD && GetLevel() >= RuleI(Spells, WizCritLevel))) {
 
 		 int32 ratio = RuleI(Spells, BaseCritRatio); //Critical modifier is applied from spell effects only. Keep at 100 for live like criticals.