diff --git a/common/ruletypes.h b/common/ruletypes.h
index 574b34800..0d66fd1cf 100644
--- a/common/ruletypes.h
+++ b/common/ruletypes.h
@@ -834,8 +834,10 @@ RULE_BOOL(Bots, AllowMagicianEpicPet, false, "If enabled, magician bots can summ
 RULE_INT(Bots, AllowMagicianEpicPetLevel, 50, "If AllowMagicianEpicPet is enabled, bots can start using their epic pets at this level")
 RULE_INT(Bots, RequiredMagicianEpicPetItemID, 28034, "If AllowMagicianEpicPet is enabled and this is set, bots will be required to have this item ID equipped to cast their epic. Takes in to account AllowMagicianEpicPetLevel as well. Set to 0 to disable requirement")
 RULE_STRING(Bots, EpicPetSpellName, "", "'teleport_zone' in the spell to be cast for epic pets. This must be in their spell list to cast.")
-RULE_BOOL(Bots, AllowSpellPulling, true, "If enabled bots will use a spell to pull when within range. Uses PullSpellID.")
+RULE_BOOL(Bots, UseSpellPulling, true, "If enabled bots will use a spell to pull when within range. Uses PullSpellID.")
 RULE_INT(Bots, PullSpellID, 5225, "Default 5225 - Throw Stone. Spell that will be cast to pull by bots")
+RULE_BOOL(Bots, AllowRangedPulling, true, "If enabled bots will pull with their ranged items if set to ranged.")
+RULE_BOOL(Bots, AllowAISpellPulling, true, "If enabled bots will rely on their detrimental AI to pull when within range.")
 RULE_BOOL(Bots, AllowBotEquipAnyClassGear, false, "Allows Bots to wear Equipment even if their class is not valid")
 RULE_BOOL(Bots, BotArcheryConsumesAmmo, true, "Set to false to disable Archery Ammo Consumption")
 RULE_BOOL(Bots, BotThrowingConsumesAmmo, true, "Set to false to disable Throwing Ammo Consumption")
diff --git a/common/spdat.cpp b/common/spdat.cpp
index e9aec626c..8a21e23b9 100644
--- a/common/spdat.cpp
+++ b/common/spdat.cpp
@@ -3279,6 +3279,25 @@ bool IsCommandedSpellType(uint16 spellType) {
 	return false;
 }
 
+bool IsPullingSpellType(uint16 spellType) {
+	switch (spellType) {
+		case BotSpellTypes::Nuke:
+		case BotSpellTypes::Lifetap:
+		case BotSpellTypes::Snare:
+		case BotSpellTypes::DOT:
+		case BotSpellTypes::Dispel:
+		case BotSpellTypes::Slow:
+		case BotSpellTypes::Debuff:
+		case BotSpellTypes::Stun:
+		case BotSpellTypes::HateLine:
+			return true;
+		default:
+			return false;
+		}
+
+	return false;
+}
+
 bool BotSpellTypeRequiresLoS(uint16 spellType, uint8 cls) {
 	switch (spellType) {
 		case BotSpellTypes::Nuke:
diff --git a/common/spdat.h b/common/spdat.h
index adf9c05e4..e7a266459 100644
--- a/common/spdat.h
+++ b/common/spdat.h
@@ -740,7 +740,6 @@ bool IsBotSpellTypeDetrimental (uint16 spellType, uint8 cls = 0);
 bool IsBotSpellTypeBeneficial (uint16 spellType, uint8 cls = 0);
 bool IsBotSpellTypeOtherBeneficial(uint16 spellType);
 bool IsBotSpellTypeInnate (uint16 spellType);
-bool IsBotSpellType (uint16 spellType);
 bool IsAEBotSpellType(uint16 spellType);
 bool IsGroupBotSpellType(uint16 spellType);
 bool IsGroupTargetOnlyBotSpellType(uint16 spellType);
@@ -752,6 +751,7 @@ bool SpellTypeRequiresTarget(uint16 spellType, uint16 cls = 0);
 bool SpellTypeRequiresCastChecks(uint16 spellType);
 bool SpellTypeRequiresAEChecks(uint16 spellType);
 bool IsCommandedSpellType(uint16 spellType);
+bool IsPullingSpellType(uint16 spellType);
 bool BotSpellTypeRequiresLoS(uint16 spellType, uint8 cls);
 
 // These should not be used to determine spell category..
diff --git a/zone/bot.cpp b/zone/bot.cpp
index fc8e110cd..8bf13d6b4 100644
--- a/zone/bot.cpp
+++ b/zone/bot.cpp
@@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ Bot::Bot(NPCType *npcTypeData, Client* botOwner) : NPC(npcTypeData, nullptr, glm
 	LoadDefaultBotSettings();
 	SetCastedSpellType(UINT16_MAX);
 	SetCommandedSpell(false);
+	SetPullingSpell(false);
 	//DisableBotSpellTimers();
 
 	// Do this once and only in this constructor
@@ -178,6 +179,7 @@ Bot::Bot(
 	SetBotCharmer(false);
 	SetCastedSpellType(UINT16_MAX);
 	SetCommandedSpell(false);
+	SetPullingSpell(false);
 
 	bool stance_flag = false;
 	if (!database.botdb.LoadStance(this, stance_flag) && bot_owner) {
@@ -2200,36 +2202,53 @@ void Bot::AI_Process()
 // PULLING FLAG (ACTIONABLE RANGE)
 
 		if (GetPullingFlag()) {
-			if (!IsBotNonSpellFighter() && !HOLDING && AI_HasSpells() && AI_EngagedCastCheck()) {
-				return;
+			if (!IsBotNonSpellFighter() && !HOLDING && AI_HasSpells()) {
+				SetPullingSpell(true);
+
+				if (AI_EngagedCastCheck()) {
+					SetPullingSpell(false);
+					return;
+				}
+
+				SetPullingSpell(false);
 			}
 
-			if (RuleB(Bots, AllowSpellPulling)) {
+			if (RuleB(Bots, UseSpellPulling)) {
 				uint16 pullSpell = RuleI(Bots, PullSpellID);
 
-				if (tar_distance <= (spells[pullSpell].range * spells[pullSpell].range)) {
+				if (tar_distance <= spells[pullSpell].range) {
 					StopMoving();
 
 					if (!TargetValidation(tar)) { return; }
 
 					CastSpell(pullSpell, tar->GetID());
+					SetPullingSpell(false);
 
 					return;
 				}
 			}
 			else {
-				//TODO bot rewrite - add casting AI to this
-				if (atCombatRange && IsBotRanged() && ranged_timer.Check(false)) {
-					StopMoving(CalculateHeadingToTarget(tar->GetX(), tar->GetY()));
+				if (atCombatRange) {
+					if (RuleB(Bots, AllowRangedPulling) && IsBotRanged() && ranged_timer.Check(false)) {
+						StopMoving(CalculateHeadingToTarget(tar->GetX(), tar->GetY()));
 
-					if (BotRangedAttack(tar) && CheckDoubleRangedAttack()) {
-						BotRangedAttack(tar, true);
+						if (BotRangedAttack(tar) && CheckDoubleRangedAttack()) {
+							BotRangedAttack(tar, true);
+						}
+
+						ranged_timer.Start();
+						SetPullingSpell(false);
+
+						return;
 					}
+					else if (RuleB(Bots, AllowAISpellPulling) && !IsBotNonSpellFighter() && !HOLDING && AI_HasSpells() && AI_EngagedCastCheck()) {
+						SetPullingSpell(false);
 
-					ranged_timer.Start();
-
-					return;
+						return;
+					}
 				}
+
+				return;
 			}
 		}
 
@@ -2624,7 +2643,7 @@ void Bot::DoAttackRounds(Mob* target, int hand) {
 								NPC_FLURRY,
 								GetCleanName(),
 								target->GetCleanName()
-							); //TODO bot rewrite - add output to others hits with flurry message
+							);
 						}
 					}
 				}
@@ -9346,6 +9365,10 @@ bool Bot::PrecastChecks(Mob* tar, uint16 spellType) {
 		return false;
 	}
 
+	if (IsPullingSpell() && IsPullingSpellType(spellType)) { //Skip remaining checks for commanded
+		return true;
+	}
+
 	if (GetManaRatio() < GetSpellTypeMinManaLimit(spellType) || GetManaRatio() > GetSpellTypeMaxManaLimit(spellType)) {
 		LogBotPreChecksDetail("{} says, 'Cancelling cast of [{}] on [{}] due to GetSpellTypeMinManaLimit or GetSpellTypeMaxManaLimit.'", GetCleanName(), GetSpellTypeNameByID(spellType), tar->GetCleanName()); //deleteme
 		return false;
diff --git a/zone/bot.h b/zone/bot.h
index bf785cfc5..5a9cbf7fb 100644
--- a/zone/bot.h
+++ b/zone/bot.h
@@ -410,6 +410,8 @@ public:
 	void SetPauseAI(bool pause_flag) { _pauseAI = pause_flag; }
 	bool IsCommandedSpell() const { return _commandedSpell; }
 	void SetCommandedSpell(bool value) { _commandedSpell = value;  }
+	bool IsPullingSpell() const { return _pullingSpell; }
+	void SetPullingSpell(bool value) { _pullingSpell = value; }
 	
 	void SetGuardMode();
 	void SetHoldMode();
@@ -1083,6 +1085,7 @@ private:
 	uint16 _castedSpellType;
 	bool _hasLoS;
 	bool _commandedSpell;
+	bool _pullingSpell;
 
 	// Private "base stats" Members
 	int32 _baseMR;