diff --git a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
index e59ee6036..84ea7f665 100644
--- a/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
+++ b/core/src/main/java/com/shatteredpixel/shatteredpixeldungeon/actors/hero/Hero.java
@@ -931,7 +931,7 @@ public class Hero extends Char {
 			
 		switch (subClass) {
 		case SNIPER:
-			if (wep instanceof MissileWeapon) {
+			if (wep instanceof MissileWeapon && rangedAttack) {
 				Buff.prolong( this, SnipersMark.class, attackDelay() ).object = enemy.id();
 			}
 			break;