diff --git a/bot/bot.py b/bot/bot.py
index 341a77e..53f99d4 100644
--- a/bot/bot.py
+++ b/bot/bot.py
@@ -136,6 +136,16 @@ async def on_ready():
     # Save current avatar as fallback
     await profile_picture_manager.save_current_avatar_as_fallback()
 
+    # Set initial Discord presence based on current mood
+    try:
+        from utils.activities import update_bot_presence
+        if globals.EVIL_MODE:
+            await update_bot_presence(globals.EVIL_DM_MOOD, is_evil=True)
+        else:
+            await update_bot_presence(globals.DM_MOOD, is_evil=False)
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Failed to set initial presence: {e}")
+
     # Start server-specific schedulers (includes DM mood rotation)
     server_manager.start_all_schedulers(globals.client)
     
@@ -376,6 +386,13 @@ async def on_message(message):
                             from utils.moods import update_server_nickname
                             globals.client.loop.create_task(update_server_nickname(message.guild.id))
                             
+                            # Update Discord presence to match new mood
+                            try:
+                                from utils.activities import update_bot_presence
+                                await update_bot_presence(detected, is_evil=False)
+                            except Exception as e:
+                                logger.error(f"Failed to update presence after mood detection: {e}")
+                            
                             logger.info(f"🔄 Server mood auto-updated to: {detected}")
                             
                             if detected == "asleep":