diff --git a/scenes/main.gd b/scenes/main.gd
index 9931ebd..f31983b 100644
--- a/scenes/main.gd
+++ b/scenes/main.gd
@@ -192,18 +192,16 @@ func _hide_ground_tiles():
 func _setup_effect_elevation():
 	var em = get_node_or_null("EnhancedGridMap")
 	if em and em.mesh_library:
-		# The arena is shifted down by -0.22, putting the physical 3D floor around Y=0.06.
-		# To prevent gridmap tiles from clipping or being buried under the terrain,
-		# we apply a universal Y-lift to all items in the mesh library so they render slightly above the grass.
 		var ml = em.mesh_library.duplicate()
-		var lift_transform = Transform3D().translated(Vector3(0, 0.08, 0))
 		
-		for id in ml.get_item_list():
-			# Skip non-walkable blocks since we hide them anyway
-			if id == 4: continue 
-			var current_transform = ml.get_item_mesh_transform(id)
-			ml.set_item_mesh_transform(id, lift_transform * current_transform)
-			
+		# Only lift tiles for modes that use the shifted Terrainv2.gltf (-0.22 offset)
+		if LobbyManager.game_mode in ["Stop n Go", "Freemode"]:
+			var lift_transform = Transform3D().translated(Vector3(0, 0.08, 0))
+			for id in ml.get_item_list():
+				if id == 4: continue # Skip hidden non-walkable blocks
+				var current_transform = ml.get_item_mesh_transform(id)
+				ml.set_item_mesh_transform(id, lift_transform * current_transform)
+		
 		em.mesh_library = ml
 
 	# Force gridmap cell size to match player logic (1, 0.05, 1) - >0.001 to avoid errors