diff --git a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/DifficultyAdjustSettingsControl.cs b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/DifficultyAdjustSettingsControl.cs
index 9ca44b25e8..aa25f20c32 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/DifficultyAdjustSettingsControl.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Rulesets/Mods/DifficultyAdjustSettingsControl.cs
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ namespace osu.Game.Rulesets.Mods
             if (difficulty == null)
                 return;
 
-            if (Current.Value == null)
+            if (Current.Value == null && difficultyBindable.ReadCurrentFromDifficulty != null)
             {
                 // ensure the beatmap's value is not transferred as a user override.
                 isInternalChange = true;