diff --git a/zone/special_attacks.cpp b/zone/special_attacks.cpp
index 1e38b481b..bcffa4077 100644
--- a/zone/special_attacks.cpp
+++ b/zone/special_attacks.cpp
@@ -1278,6 +1278,7 @@ void Client::ThrowingAttack(Mob* other, bool CanDoubleAttack) { //old was 51
 	}
 	else if(dist < (RuleI(Combat, MinRangedAttackDist)*RuleI(Combat, MinRangedAttackDist))){
 		Message_StringID(15,RANGED_TOO_CLOSE);//Client enforces range and sends the message, this is a backup just incase.
+		return;
 	}
 
 	if(!IsAttackAllowed(other) ||