diff --git a/module/os_ash/ash.py b/module/os_ash/ash.py
index 52ebdfe5d..0d54085a5 100644
--- a/module/os_ash/ash.py
+++ b/module/os_ash/ash.py
@@ -48,6 +48,13 @@ class AshCombat(Combat):
 
         return False
 
+    def handle_exp_info(self):
+        """
+        META combats don't drop EXP so no handle_exp_info
+        Random background of BATTLE_STATUS may trigger EXP_INFO_B
+        """
+        return False
+
     def handle_battle_preparation(self):
         if super().handle_battle_preparation():
             return True