diff --git a/pyiron_atomistics/vasp/base.py b/pyiron_atomistics/vasp/base.py
index 8b4e0b5cb..e4df21b1f 100644
--- a/pyiron_atomistics/vasp/base.py
+++ b/pyiron_atomistics/vasp/base.py
@@ -1240,7 +1240,7 @@ def set_convergence_precision(
             self.input.incar["EDIFFG"] = abs(ionic_energy_tolerance)
         else:
             # Using default convergence criterion
-            self.input.incar["EDIFFG"] = -0.01
+            self.input.incar["EDIFFG"] = -0.01 if self.input.incar["ISIF"] not in (5, 6, 7) else 0.01
         if electronic_energy is not None:
             self.input.incar["EDIFF"] = electronic_energy