ret = get_weapon_brand( you.inv[wpn] );

    {
        if ( !is_range_weapon(you.inv[wpn]) )
            ret = get_weapon_brand( you.inv[wpn] );
    }

                itdam = mitm[attacker->inv[hand_used]].special;

            {
                const item_def& mons_weapon = mitm[attacker->inv[hand_used]];
                if ( is_range_weapon(mons_weapon) )
                    itdam = SPWPN_NORMAL;
                else
                    itdam = mons_weapon.special;
            }