diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 1a6621bf2..a2014e6be 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@
     Bug #4563: Fast travel price logic checks destination cell instead of service actor cell
     Bug #4565: Underwater view distance should be limited
     Bug #4573: Player uses headtracking in the 1st-person mode
+    Bug #4575: Weird result of attack animation blending with movement animations
     Feature #2606: Editor: Implemented (optional) case sensitive global search
     Feature #3083: Play animation when NPC is casting spell via script
     Feature #3103: Provide option for disposition to get increased by successful trade
diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
index b63704e76..11056c674 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
@@ -1212,9 +1212,10 @@ bool CharacterController::updateWeaponState()
         mWeapon = weapon != inv.end() ? *weapon : MWWorld::Ptr();
     }
 
+    // Apply 1st-person weapon animations only for upper body
     MWRender::Animation::AnimPriority priorityWeapon(Priority_Weapon);
-    priorityWeapon[MWRender::Animation::BoneGroup_LowerBody] = Priority_WeaponLowerBody;
-
+    if (mPtr != MWMechanics::getPlayer() || !MWBase::Environment::get().getWorld()->isFirstPerson())
+        priorityWeapon[MWRender::Animation::BoneGroup_LowerBody] = Priority_WeaponLowerBody;
 
     bool forcestateupdate = false;