diff --git a/modules/mod-paragon/conf/mod_paragon.conf.dist b/modules/mod-paragon/conf/mod_paragon.conf.dist
index 98c106d..7c35998 100644
--- a/modules/mod-paragon/conf/mod_paragon.conf.dist
+++ b/modules/mod-paragon/conf/mod_paragon.conf.dist
@@ -12,6 +12,11 @@ Paragon.StickyComboPoints = 1
 # in addition to runes/runic power. Required for the patch-enUS-5.MPQ player
 # frame to populate Mana/Rage/Energy bars - otherwise the server treats those
 # powers as inactive and never sends max values, leaving the bars empty.
+# Also required for core rage generation: Unit::DealDamage only calls
+# RewardRage() when the attacker HasActivePowerType(POWER_RAGE); if this is off,
+# Paragon white swings never grant rage (users without this line in any loaded
+# config used to hit the C++ fallback default of false). Default is on; set 0
+# only if you intentionally want a stripped-down Paragon test build.
 Paragon.MultiResource.HasActivePowers = 1
 
 # Ability / Talent Essence (AE/TE) — Ascension-inspired currency
diff --git a/modules/mod-paragon/src/Paragon_SC.cpp b/modules/mod-paragon/src/Paragon_SC.cpp
index 39b3e40..b927d9c 100644
--- a/modules/mod-paragon/src/Paragon_SC.cpp
+++ b/modules/mod-paragon/src/Paragon_SC.cpp
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ public:
     {
         LOG_INFO("module", "[paragon] Paragon_PlayerScript registered "
                            "(MultiResource.HasActivePowers={})",
-                 sConfigMgr->GetOption<bool>("Paragon.MultiResource.HasActivePowers", false));
+                 sConfigMgr->GetOption<bool>("Paragon.MultiResource.HasActivePowers", true));
     }
 
     [[nodiscard]] Optional<bool> OnPlayerIsClass(Player const* player, Classes unitClass, ClassContext context) override
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ public:
         if (power == POWER_RUNIC_POWER || power == POWER_RUNE)
             return true;
 
-        if (sConfigMgr->GetOption<bool>("Paragon.MultiResource.HasActivePowers", false))
+        if (sConfigMgr->GetOption<bool>("Paragon.MultiResource.HasActivePowers", true))
         {
             switch (power)
             {