diff --git a/common-travel.lic b/common-travel.lic
index d15e55ad61..086962c132 100644
--- a/common-travel.lic
+++ b/common-travel.lic
@@ -292,8 +292,8 @@ module DRCT
         rooms_searched += 1
 
         if priotize_buddies && (rooms_searched <= search_rooms.size)
-          suitable_room = (DRRoom.pcs & UserVars.friends).any?
-          if (rooms_searched == search_rooms.size && (DRRoom.pcs & UserVars.friends).empty?)
+          suitable_room = ((DRRoom.pcs & UserVars.friends).any? && (DRRoom.pcs & UserVars.hunting_nemesis).none?)
+          if (rooms_searched == search_rooms.size && (DRRoom.pcs & UserVars.friends).empty? && (DRRoom.pcs & UserVars.hunting_nemesis).empty?)
             echo("*** Reached last room in list, and found no buddies. Retrying for empty room. ***")
             return find_empty_room(search_rooms, idle_room, predicate, min_mana, strict_mana, max_search_attempts, priotize_buddies = false)
           end