diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
index 0856ada0c7..e5236f02b4 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
@@ -441,6 +441,7 @@ CharacterController::CharacterController(const MWWorld::Ptr &ptr, MWRender::Anim
             {
                 getWeaponGroup(mWeaponType, mCurrentWeapon);
                 mUpperBodyState = UpperCharState_WeapEquiped;
+                mAnimation->showWeapons(true);
             }
         }