diff --git a/worlds/witness/__init__.py b/worlds/witness/__init__.py
index ac9197bd92bb..710d699a5933 100644
--- a/worlds/witness/__init__.py
+++ b/worlds/witness/__init__.py
@@ -157,6 +157,9 @@ def generate_early(self) -> None:
         if self.options.shuffle_lasers == "local":
             self.options.local_items.value |= self.item_name_groups["Lasers"]
 
+        elif self.options.shuffle_lasers == "anywhere":
+            self.options.local_items.value -= self.item_name_groups["Lasers"]
+
         if self.options.victory_condition == "panel_hunt":
             total_panels = self.options.panel_hunt_total
             required_percentage = self.options.panel_hunt_required_percentage