diff --git a/modules/modes/level_grind.py b/modules/modes/level_grind.py
index 04becc58..0c02ffbc 100644
--- a/modules/modes/level_grind.py
+++ b/modules/modes/level_grind.py
@@ -47,6 +47,11 @@
 }
 
 
+class NoRotateLeadDefaultBattleStrategy(DefaultBattleStrategy):
+    def choose_new_lead_after_battle(self) -> int | None:
+        return None
+
+
 class LevelGrindMode(BotMode):
     @staticmethod
     def name() -> str:
@@ -76,7 +81,7 @@ def on_battle_started(self, encounter: EncounterInfo | None) -> BattleAction | B
             if self._level_balance:
                 return LevelBalancingBattleStrategy()
             else:
-                return DefaultBattleStrategy()
+                return NoRotateLeadDefaultBattleStrategy()
         else:
             return action