diff --git a/files/data/scripts/omw/input/playercontrols.lua b/files/data/scripts/omw/input/playercontrols.lua
index e939d1d800..4cb9e9e134 100644
--- a/files/data/scripts/omw/input/playercontrols.lua
+++ b/files/data/scripts/omw/input/playercontrols.lua
@@ -186,8 +186,8 @@ local function processAttacking(dt)
             swingStart = swingLength
         end
     end
-
-    if swingStart > 0 then
+    
+    if swingStart > 0 and Actor.getStance(self) == Actor.STANCE.Weapon then
         swingStart = swingStart - dt
         self.controls.use = 1
     else