diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp
index 68c94b9ee..b39d769b2 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/combat.cpp
@@ -441,7 +441,7 @@ namespace MWMechanics
             if(sound)
                 sndMgr->playSound3D(victim, sound->mId, 1.0f, 1.0f);
         }
-        else
+        else if (!healthdmg)
             sndMgr->playSound3D(victim, "Hand To Hand Hit", 1.0f, 1.0f);
     }