diff --git a/zone/npc.cpp b/zone/npc.cpp
index ed5f37bb5..e88ce4b89 100644
--- a/zone/npc.cpp
+++ b/zone/npc.cpp
@@ -778,7 +778,15 @@ bool NPC::Process()
 		}
 
 		if (GetMana() < GetMaxMana()) {
-			SetMana(GetMana() + mana_regen + npc_sitting_regen_bonus);
+			int32 npc_idle_mana_regen_bonus = 2;
+			uint16 meditate_skill = GetSkill(EQEmu::skills::SkillMeditate);
+			if (!IsEngaged() && meditate_skill > 0) {
+				uint8 clevel = GetLevel();
+				npc_idle_mana_regen_bonus =
+					(((meditate_skill / 10) +
+					(clevel - (clevel / 4))) / 4) + 4;
+			}
+			SetMana(GetMana() + mana_regen + npc_idle_mana_regen_bonus);
 		}
 
 		SendHPUpdate();
@@ -3195,4 +3203,4 @@ void NPC::AIYellForHelp(Mob *sender, Mob *attacker)
 		}
 	}
 
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}