diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
index d856b7389..c9e0f6759 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
@@ -716,6 +716,7 @@ bool CharacterController::updateCreatureState()
                              0.0f, 0);
             mUpperBodyState = UpperCharState_StartToMinAttack;
         }
+        stats.setAttackingOrSpell(false);
     }
 
     bool animPlaying = mAnimation->getInfo(mCurrentWeapon);