diff --git a/profiles/base.yaml b/profiles/base.yaml
index 1e1f6bb07f..21af224bc8 100644
--- a/profiles/base.yaml
+++ b/profiles/base.yaml
@@ -381,6 +381,13 @@ combat_trainer_ignore_weapon_mindstate: false
 combat_trainer_target_increment: 3
 # how many actions to do if you dont hit the mindstate goal before swapping weapons
 combat_trainer_action_count: 10
+# roughly number of consecutive mainhand attack rounds that need to not gain mindstate (34/34, mob too low or constant misses) before a weapon switch is forced or blacklisted
+# default is 0 (off).  If activated, suggest value of 5 to start
+combat_trainer_gain_check: 0
+# roughly number of consecutive offhand attack rounds that need to not gain mindstate (34/34, mob too low or constant misses) before a weapon switch is forced or blacklisted
+# default is 0 (off).  If activated, suggest value of 2 to start
+combat_trainer_offhand_gain_check: 0
+
 dual_load: false
 # use_stealth_attacks true will train stealth by hiding and attacking/backstabbing from stealth.  Thieves also use backstab: below
 use_stealth_attacks: false