diff --git a/zone/loottables.cpp b/zone/loottables.cpp
index 2df0b258f..20f5a4d93 100644
--- a/zone/loottables.cpp
+++ b/zone/loottables.cpp
@@ -395,6 +395,10 @@ void NPC::AddLootDrop(
 								foundslot = i;
 							}
 							else {
+								// Unequip old item
+								ServerLootItem_Struct *olditem=GetItem(i);
+								olditem->equip_slot = EQ::invslot::SLOT_INVALID;
+
 								equipment[i] = item2->ID;
 								foundslot = i;
 								found = true;